Phillip Bantz

September 03, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

"Improper expense management practices" and a "pervasive breakdown in accounting controls" opened the door for the alleged misconduct, according to the SEC.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

September 02, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

"Particularly among the younger attorneys, they take that as a personal insult," said legal recruiter Carolyn Aberman in Chicago.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

August 31, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

"It's kind of a nice, sneaky way of coming in where they're not viewing you as the general counsel, but you could ultimately have that role," said John Gilmore, co-founder and managing partner of executive search firm BarkerGilmore.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

August 27, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

The proposals, which P&G and FedEx disclosed in recent proxy filings, are the latest examples of mounting ESG pressures on major corporations.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read

August 25, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

"It's important to create a coalition of people across multiple roles and tenures and understand their past history with change," said legal department adviser Kevin Clem, chief commercial officer at HBR Consulting in San Diego.

By Phillip Bantz

5 minute read

August 24, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

A new shareholder proposal would force Nike to disclose the results of its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

By Phillip Bantz

3 minute read

August 23, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

Carrie Chelko, a financial industry in-house veteran, will take over as chief lawyer and secretary when Jackson completes its split with Prudential.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

August 20, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

The Berkshire Hathaway-owned company posted a job listing Friday seeking a senior counsel who will report to the chief administrative officer and chief financial officer.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

August 20, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

The new in-house consortium includes global banks Barclays, BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley and UBS Group AG, along with tech firms Cisco Systems Inc., Intel Corp., DXC Technology and multinational telecom company Ooredoo Group.

By Phillip Bantz

2 minute read

August 19, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

A new survey suggests that programs are maturing rapidly, but weak points remain.

By Phillip Bantz

4 minute read