October 05, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
State AGs Object to 'Secret,' 'Excessive' Bonuses for Endo's Legal Chief, Other ExecsSeven attorneys general and a bankruptcy trustee say Endo pre-paid bonuses to "escape accountability and enrich its executives" before filing for Chapter 11. The company faces thousands of suits related to the opioid crisis.
By Phillip Bantz
4 minute read
October 04, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Report Says US Soccer's Ex-Legal Chief Was Among Execs Ignoring, Minimizing Abuse ComplaintsLydia Wahlke failed to share or adequately act on reports about coaches sexually harassing and otherwise mistreating players, according to the results of an independent investigation.
By Phillip Bantz
4 minute read
October 03, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
How TiVo Parent Company's Former Legal Chief Shifted to CEO Role"For all the other chief legal officers out there who read this article and aspire to a CEO role—if you want it, go out and grab it," said GC-turned-CEO Paul Davis.
By Phillip Bantz
6 minute read
October 03, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Rocket Companies Names New Legal Chief as Longtime GC RetiresThe parent company of Rocket Mortgage and several other fintech brands has tapped deputy GC Tina John to succeed Angelo Vitale as legal chief.
By Phillip Bantz
3 minute read
September 30, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Vice Media's Legal Chief Exits for CEO Role at Ex-Obama Aides' Podcast CompanyLucinda Treat will be Crooked Media's first-ever CEO and is another example of a GC making the leap to the CEO seat.
By Phillip Bantz
2 minute read
September 30, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Why GCs Need to Be Key Players in Pay-Transparency Compliance"If you're not involved in the process up front, you're going to be involved in lawsuits that will arise if you haven't thought about this issue," said ex-Airbnb legal and ethics chief Rob Chesnut.
By Phillip Bantz
5 minute read
September 28, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Tyson Foods Legal Boss Gets Another Helping of ResponsibilitiesThe global food company's legal chief, Amy Tu, will also serve as chief administrative officer and international group president as part of executive leadership changes.
By Phillip Bantz
2 minute read
September 27, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
Oracle's $23M FCPA Settlement Highlights 'Critical Need' for Strong Compliance Policies, SEC Says"This matter highlights the critical need for effective internal accounting controls throughout the entirety of a company's operations," noted Charles Cain, chief of the SEC's Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Unit.
By Phillip Bantz
3 minute read
September 26, 2022 | Corporate Counsel
TripleLift Names New Privacy Chief After General Counsel ShuffleJames Evans is exiting his associate GC position at Yahoo and joining TripleLift as chief privacy officer and VP of legal.
By Phillip Bantz
2 minute read
September 26, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Goldman Sachs' First-Year Legal Chief Is Highest-Paid GC in New York"I don't remember the last time we had a female GC lead the compensation scale for the New York market," said New York-based legal recruiter Katherine Loanzon.
By Phillip Bantz
5 minute read
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