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Trudy Knockless

Trudy Knockless

Trudy Knockless is a reporter on ALM Media's Business of Law desk.  She has a background serving legal and insurance publications. Contact her at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at Trudy Knockless. 

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June 27, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Eaton Taps Insider to Succeed CLO Who Left for Intel

"During these years, Eaton and its leaders have provided me with opportunities to grow and develop—opportunities that challenged me and pushed me out of my comfort zone," said incoming chief legal officer Taras Szmagala Jr.

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2 minute read

June 24, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

After Reaching Big Privacy Settlement, 3M Brings Aboard Dell's Privacy Chief

"I look forward to extending and expanding my expertise as 3M writes its next chapter on data privacy, security, and digital transformation," Sooji Seo said in a LinkedIn post.

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2 minute read

June 24, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

What Employers Need to Know to Reduce Risk of Workplace Violence

"I do think that a good number of issues between the employer and the employee could be resolved if there were better communication," Cozen O'Connor attorney Michael Schmidt said.

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June 23, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Turning Point: Legal Departments Bringing More and More Work In-House

"The nature of the relationship between in-house and outside counsel is changing. Not just because we're taking work from them and bringing it in-house," said Eric Greenberg, chief legal officer for Cox Media Group.

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4 minute read

June 22, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Fintech Startup Hires Former Lockheed Martin Lawyer as Legal Chief

EarnUp, which is seeking to transform the tradition-bound mortgage industry, has brought in Aileen Casanave as it bulks up its C-suite to fuel growth.

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2 minute read

June 22, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Sonya Olds Som Jumps to Philadelphia-Based Executive Search Firm

Diversified Search Group CEO Aileen K. Alexander said Som "will bring unique value to our clients and candidates as well as to our firm."

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June 17, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

SpaceX Fires Employees Who Criticized Elon Musk in Open Letter

Company President Gwynne Shotwell told employees in an email that creation of the letter had caused some workers to feel intimidated or bullied.

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June 17, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

'Pressure for Progress': Fortune 500 Sees Surge in Diverse, Female GCs

"The candidate pool for minorities has expanded but still has a long way to go," said John Barker, managing partner of search firm BarkerGilmore.

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June 15, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-Casino GC Suspended From Practicing Law in Indiana After Tax Fraud Plea

John Keeler pleaded guilty to one count of filing a false tax return in connection with a scheme to funnel illegal casino cash into a congressional campaign in 2016.

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June 14, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Gaming Company Mistplay Hires New Legal Chief After PE Firm's Majority Investment

Deirdre Sheridan's arrival from sports and entertainment giant Endeavor follows an investment from GrowthCurve Capital in 2021.

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