August 18, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Walmart Snags Compliance, Ethics Chief From Morgan LewisMeanwhile, ex-Novartis AG compliance and ethics leader Melissa Lozner has joined pharmaceutical firm Rafael Holdings Inc. for a C-suite level role.
By Phillip Bantz
3 minute read
August 18, 2021 | Pro Mid Market
Who Got The Work: An Apple iPhone Suit, Oil & Gas Retain Counsel to Fight Biden Executive OrderMidsize firms step in to represent Apple, a nursing home and oil & gas interests.
By Phillip Bantz
2 minute read
August 16, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
General Counsel Role Mutates in Response to COVID Variants"We want to be asking, 'What's the right thing to do?' That's where the conversation has shifted," said The Hershey Co. legal chief James Turoff.
By Phillip Bantz
5 minute read
August 12, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
How Hershey's General Counsel Is Transforming the Legal DepartmentJames Turoff recently created a chief ethics, compliance and privacy position as part of his plan to make legal more focused on driving the business.
By Phillip Bantz
6 minute read
August 11, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Walmart Will See You Now: Retail Giant Names Lead Counsel for Growing Health Care Business"If any corporation has the ability, size and scale to drive better, more affordable health care options in our country, it's Walmart," Julie Kass said.
By Phillip Bantz
2 minute read
August 09, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
What Nasdaq's Board Diversity Rules Might Mean for General Counsel"I definitely think GCs will have a seat at the table in helping to explain and advise the committee and board members on these new rules," said Victoria Westerhaus, a partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner who also serves as outside GC to several Nasdaq-listed companies.
By Phillip Bantz
4 minute read
August 09, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
The 2021 GC Compensation Survey: Bonus Pain, Entertainment Gain"It's still good to be the general counsel," said Jason Winmill, managing partner of Boston-based legal department consulting firm Argopoint.
By Phillip Bantz
7 minute read
August 06, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Ex-Prosecutor, New GC at Due Diligence Firm Mintz Group Outlines Top Priorities, Concerns"Navigating the legal, regulatory, and practical uncertainty of post-COVID-19 recovery will be my most immediate and greatest challenge as a new GC," Patricia Astorga said.
By Phillip Bantz
6 minute read
August 05, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
What Are the Highest-Paying Industries for Chief Compliance Officers?Who pays the least? And how much of a difference does having a law degree actually make on payday? BarkerGilmore's latest compliance compensation report highlights the highs and lows of the industry.
By Phillip Bantz
3 minute read
August 03, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
How GCs Can Leverage Data to Improve Law Firm Relationships"Not a lot of corporations spend time being introspective or finding ways to formally evaluate the relationship," said Aaron Pierce, vice president and general manager of LexisNexis legal management platform CounselLink.
By Phillip Bantz
7 minute read