Sue Reisinger
Senior reporter at ALM since 2004; based in Florida; covers general counsel and white collar crime; contact: [email protected]
February 27, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
SeaWorld's Legal Expenses Led to $24M Fourth Quarter LossSeaWorld's sales and attendance were at record levels, but the company said legal costs led to a fourth quarter loss of $24.2 million. The costs stem from a class action settlement of a suit related to a film about Tilikum the whale.
By Sue Reisinger
2 minute read
February 26, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
Securities Class Actions Hitting Pharma Hardest"That suggests a real trend here. No longer can we say half of all settlements are less than $10 million, and that can be a concern to general counsel."
By Sue Reisinger
5 minute read
February 24, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
In Google Antitrust Discovery, A Small Victory for In-House CounselA former Microsoft in-house counsel has won a small victory for any in-house lawyers who someday may want to use their expertise as outside consultants.
By Sue Reisinger
3 minute read
February 21, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
Wells Fargo Agrees to $3B Penalty to Resolve Fake Bank Account ScandalBank CEO Charles Scharf: "The conduct ... and the past culture that gave rise to it are reprehensible and wholly inconsistent with the values on which Wells Fargo was built."
By Sue Reisinger
4 minute read
February 21, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
After Alleged Bribe Wins Contract, Loser Fights Back With RICO SuitIf it succeeds, the case could pave the way for similar racketeering suits by other companies against their competitors over criminal behavior.
By Sue Reisinger
4 minute read
February 20, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
Legal Department Leak Leads to Insider Trading Charges Against AIG EmployeeIn two separate, unrelated complaints the SEC is cracking down on misconduct in the legal department and the compliance world.
By Sue Reisinger
4 minute read
February 13, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
Alphabet, HP, Cisco and Tesla in Top 10 of 'Cleanest' Global CompaniesThe Carbon Clean 200 ranks publicly traded companies that are leading the way on clean energy issues in the first quarter of 2020 and offers several key takeaways for general counsel and their companies.
By Sue Reisinger
4 minute read
February 12, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
General Counsel Pondering How to Handle China's Force Majeure ClaimsExperts told Corporate Counsel on Wednesday that outside companies and their general counsel have three options: grant the exemption, fight the exemption in court, or try to negotiate a compromise.
By Sue Reisinger
4 minute read
February 11, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
Handling Rapid Trade Law Changes a Roller Coaster Ride for This In-House Counsel"It's dynamic and very exciting," Susan Jackson of Novelis told Corporate Counsel. "Things can change in a moment from one tweet."
By Sue Reisinger
5 minute read
February 10, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
In-House Compliance Counsel Leading Push for More Guidance From RegulatorsA new report from the New York City Bar Association on the increased number of enforcement actions against individual chief compliance officers was sparked by the growing concerns of in-house counsel.
By Sue Reisinger
4 minute read
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