Sue Reisinger

March 10, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Charles Scharf's testimony was part of several House hearings on the bank's efforts to comply with five government consent orders. So far, he said, there is still much work to be done.

By Sue Reisinger

5 minute read

March 09, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Michael McKenna, the veteran general counsel of the National Credit Union Administration retired suddenly Nov. 19 after learning he was under investigation for ingesting marijuana, drinking heavily and visiting strip clubs during work hours with his deputy general counsel, Lara Daly-Sims.

By Sue Reisinger

4 minute read

March 06, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Among others, the report criticizes soon-to-depart general counsel Allen Parker, mostly for his lack of progress while serving as interim CEO, and former chief risk officer Michael Loughlin, who oversaw the compliance department.

By Sue Reisinger

4 minute read

March 05, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Wells Fargo & Co. has named Douglas Edwards as acting general counsel while it searches for a permanent legal chief who will be acceptable to federal regulators. Edwards is a longtime veteran of the scandal-ridden bank.

By Sue Reisinger

4 minute read

March 04, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Abusive litigation related to the robocalling ban is keeping some pharmacies from texting customers when it's time to refill their prescriptions or stopping some stores from sending out coupons and sale notices requested by the customers.

By Sue Reisinger

4 minute read

March 03, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

One expert says the main takeaway from a new report on data security for general counsel is that "their clients are not preparing enough by practicing [data breach drills] and updating their response plans. They should work with clients to ensure this piece is a well-oiled machine."

By Sue Reisinger

5 minute read

March 02, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Fifty top legal officers of U.S. corporations sent a letter Monday urging the federal courts system to clarify a rule that sets standards for the use of expert testimony. The in-house counsel say courts too often are allowing juries to hear expert opinions. not based on scientific evidence.

By Sue Reisinger

4 minute read

February 28, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

When an event happens, "you need to know what clauses you have in contracts that alter your risk," one expert says. "And you want AI doing that, not an army of interns in your legal department."

By Sue Reisinger

4 minute read

February 28, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Maaike de Bie strives to help more women find their wings at Great Britain's easyJet. Cheryl Foy is pushing for more women general counsel in Canada.…

By Sue Reisinger

12 minute read

February 27, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

"Plaintiffs' arguments boil down to nothing more than an objection to McDonald's existence as a large corporation with complex legal needs," McDonald's lawyer argues.

By Sue Reisinger

4 minute read