June 13, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
OneSpan Recruits Constant Contact's Ex-Top Lawyer to Serve as General Counsel, Compliance ChiefLara Mataac joins OneSpan at a "critical juncture as it begins its transformation to drive accelerated growth and profitability."
By Phillip Bantz
2 minute read
June 10, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Fired Chief Compliance Officer Accused of Stealing $480K, Attempting to Conceal SchemeRegulators and prosecutors say Jennifer Campbell stole from elderly clients of an investment adviser, created bogus letters and tax documents, hacked co-workers' computers and used voice-altering software in an attempt to conceal her wrongdoing.
By Phillip Bantz
3 minute read
June 09, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Shopify Lawyer Jumps to 1Password as First-Ever General Counsel"As an in-house lawyer at a fast growing tech company, I can't just follow the precedent or do what everyone else is doing," Erin Zipes said.
By Phillip Bantz
3 minute read
June 08, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Here's How In-House Legal Leaders Can Help Companies Weather a RecessionJason Goldman, a commercial litigator in Miami who has served as outside general counsel, outlines what the recession could bring for legal departments and how in-house lawyers can be prepared.
By Phillip Bantz
6 minute read
June 07, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Ex-General Counsel Settles Countersuit Against Peter Thiel's Venture Capital FirmCrystal McKellar, a former child actress who starred on "The Wonder Years," reached a confidential settlement with Mithril Capital Management after the court ordered her to arbitrate her claims.
By Phillip Bantz
3 minute read
June 07, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Procter and Gamble Taps Longtime In-House Lawyer to Succeed Retiring Legal ChiefP&G legal chief Deborah Majoras is retiring after more than 14 years with the company.
By Phillip Bantz
3 minute read
June 06, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Paradigm Poaches Brex's Ex-Legal Chief for Top Lawyer Role"The future is obvious, and it's our job to make it happen in partnership with regulators," Katie Biber stated.
By Phillip Bantz
3 minute read
June 03, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Stressed Out: University of Maine System's Legal Chief Resigns Amid ControversyUMS legal chief James Thelen stated in a resignation letter that his "own stress has become unbearably intense and acute."
By Phillip Bantz
3 minute read
June 03, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
In-House Legal Hiring Is Booming. How Long Can It Last?"Everybody keeps talking about a recession. But it definitely hasn't hit the GC role," said legal executive recruiter John Gilmore.
By Phillip Bantz
6 minute read
June 01, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
ESG Shareholder Proposals Spike in 2022 but Garner 'Muted' Support, Report SaysSo far this year, six of 30 environmental proposals and 10 of 107 social proposals have passed, according to the latest ESG shareholder proposal study from Georgeson.
By Phillip Bantz
3 minute read