October 18, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
New FCC Telemarketing Rules and the $1,500 Phone CallNew Federal Communications Commission rules for telemarketers may be a welcome change for consumers tired of hearing their cellphones ring and beep with unsolicited sales calls and texts—but for companies, the new standards could cause massive legal headaches.
By Rebekah Mintzer
4 minute read
September 25, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
A New GC at Axalta Coating SystemsWhen the Carlyle Group bought DuPont Performance Coatings in February 2013, the company got a new identity: Axalta Coating Systems. Now the company also has a new general counsel: Michael Finn.
By Rebekah Mintzer
2 minute read
September 30, 2013 | Law.com
Survey Shows Law Departments on More Stable FootingThe "2013 HBR Law Department Survey" indicates that the fortunes of in-house attorneys are looking a bit brighter again, after departments weathered the difficulties of the financial crisis.
By Rebekah Mintzer
3 minute read
October 03, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
Laura Brevetti Enters the Ring as WWE General CounselLaura Brevetti, the new general counsel for World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., brings to the position 30 years of experience putting legal opponents against the ropes.
By Rebekah Mintzer
2 minute read
September 17, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
Ex-Wolverine GC Heads Up SeyfarthLean ConsultingKen Grady, former general counsel of shoe and apparel company Wolverine World Wide Inc., is the new CEO for SeyfarthLean Consulting, the consulting unit of Seyfarth Shaw.
By Rebekah Mintzer
3 minute read
August 21, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
Neil Peretz Goes from CFPB to BillFloat GCBillFloat, a financial services technology company, has named Neil Peretz, formerly of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as its first general counsel.
By Rebekah Mintzer
3 minute read
October 01, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
Jay Itzkowitz Prepared for Takeoff as Global Eagle GCIn-flight content and connectivity company Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. announced that Jay Itzkowitz will pilot the company's legal team as its first general counsel.
By Rebekah Mintzer
3 minute read
July 24, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
Patent and Trademark Office GC to Join McDermottMcDermott Will & Emery announced Tuesday that it will welcome Bernard Knight Jr., currently serving as general counsel of the Patent and Trademark Office, as a new partner.
By Rebekah Mintzer
2 minute read
October 14, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
Kent Matsumoto Named General Counsel of GlatfelterKent Matsumoto has been named general counsel at P.H. Glatfelter Company, which produces a variety of specialty paper and fiber-based engineered products.
By Rebekah Mintzer
3 minute read
August 26, 2013 | Corporate Counsel
Kid Brands Appoints New GC Jodie Simon FriedmanKid Brands Inc., which owns several brands that make products for infants and children, has named Jodie Simon Friedman as its newest general counsel.
By Rebekah Mintzer
2 minute read
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