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.
September 08, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Best Legal Departments: At Bitmovin, Embracing Technology Is the Ticket ForwardMore than just a GC, Ken Carter is Bitmovin's all-around problem-solver.
By Trudy Knockless
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September 08, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Best Legal Departments: Gilead Sciences Navigates Development of COVID-19 Treatment Amid Legal Ops Revamp"The legal operations team has built processes and technology that integrate Gilead's broader processes and policies, ensuring the Legal Department runs like any other business unit," said Gary Tully.
By Trudy Knockless
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September 02, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Fintech Startups Are Luring In Fortune 500 Finance LawyersFacing evolving challenges with fewer resources, the GC seat at a startup can look vastly different than it does at a Fortune 500 company. But where some see a challenge, others see an opportunity.
By Trudy Knockless
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August 26, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Walt Disney Appoints New Deputy General Counsel of LitigationThe Burbank, California-based media giant has chosen Jill Ratner to take over as the next deputy general counsel of litigation, succeeding Edward Nowak, who is set to retire next month after nearly four decades with the company.
By Trudy Knockless
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August 25, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Goldman Sachs Implements Vaccine Requirement for Employees, VisitorsEffective Sept. 7, all individuals who enter Goldman Sachs offices — including employees, clients and other visitors — will be required to be fully vaccinated.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
August 24, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Bloom Credit Appoints First General Counsel"As an early-stage company, Bloom Credit is in a unique position to pivot fast and be able to help the industry, thereby improving access to affordable credit for consumers," said incoming general counsel David Breland.
By Trudy Knockless
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August 24, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
BNY Mellon CLO Joins Leadership Ranks at Provident Bank, Beacon TrustAfter serving six years as chief legal officer of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser Inc. and the BNY Mellon family of funds, Bennett MacDougall joins Provident Bank with a wealth of experience.
By Trudy Knockless
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August 19, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Wells Fargo Asset Management, Ahead of Acquisition and Rebrand, Gets New CLOAllspring Global Investments, a newly independent company forming through the acquisition and rebranding of Wells Fargo Asset Management later this year, has appointed Kate Sandman McKinley to lead its legal department as CLO.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
August 17, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Palladium Equity Elevates Top Lawyers to Compliance, Ethics RolesThe announcement comes as legal departments widely appear to put increasing emphasis on the importance of ethics and compliance.
By Trudy Knockless
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August 13, 2021 | Corporate Counsel
Employers Move to Reopen Offices as COVID-19 Restrictions RelaxAmong the survey respondents, 45% said they would allow employees to work from home with a time limit under circumstances that don't otherwise require a medical or religious accommodation, while 25% of employers surveyed said they would terminate an employee in that scenario.
By Trudy Knockless
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