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.
May 29, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
'I Was Looking for an Act III': Richard Parr Retired From Aspen Dental, but He Isn't Retiring"This is perfect, because it gives me the opportunity to continue my career at the top of my game," said Parr, who's joined AEG Vision as general counsel.
By Trudy Knockless
3 minute read
May 23, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Jersey Mike's Taps Up-and-Comer as General Counsel, as Sale Talk SwirlsJersey Mike's Subs, the nation's fastest-growing sandwich chain, has promoted its deputy general counsel to vice president and general counsel. Jamie…
By Trudy Knockless
3 minute read
May 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
SEC Fines Parent of NYSE $10M, Says It Failed to Immediately Disclose Cyber IncidentThe two Republicans on the five-member commission blasted the enforcement action as an overreaction, likening it to a "regulatory foot fault."
By Trudy Knockless
3 minute read
May 22, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Nextdoor Names New Legal Chief, as C-Suite Changes ContinueSophia Contreras is stepping in as general counsel in the wake of John Orta's departure early this month as chief legal officer and head of corporate development.
By Trudy Knockless
2 minute read
May 21, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Xcel Energy Hires Legal Chief as Lawsuits Over Texas Wildfire Pile UpThe Minneapolis-based utility said in March that its facilities "appeared to have been involved" in igniting the largest wildfire in Texas history.
By Trudy Knockless
3 minute read
May 21, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Why Legal Departments That Thrive—Like Microsoft's—Never Stop Succession Planning"For every one of my leads, I have a succession plan," Microsoft Chief Legal Officer Hossein Nowbar said. "And I specifically asked them to identify who they think is going to be potentially their replacement for their role."
By Trudy Knockless | Greg Andrews
4 minute read
May 20, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
GC Searches Veer Away From Internal Hires, Upending In-House Promotion TracksSucceeding as general counsel now requires a much broader range of skills, "making the step up for internal candidates from deputy to GC a much bigger gap to bridge," a report from the executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates says.
By Trudy Knockless
8 minute read
May 14, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Conservative States' Suit Accuses EEOC of Defining Gender-Identity Discrimination Way Too BroadlyEmployers that refused to use transgender workers' preferred pronounces or barred them from using bathroom that match their gender identity would be committing workplace harassment, according to recently issued EEOC guidance.
By Trudy Knockless
3 minute read
May 14, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
'Walk a Fine Line': Managing Hyperpolarized Environment Zooms Up Employers' List of Worries"It is important to allow employees the time and space to share their stories and perceptions in both formal and informal ways," the DEI consultant Seramount says in a new report.
By Trudy Knockless
4 minute read
May 13, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Congressional Probes Often Catch Companies Off Guard. Is Your Company Ready?"Regardless of the political landscape, there's bipartisan interest in scrutinizing companies, especially larger ones with more perceived influence in the economy," said Kimberly Hamm, a partner at Mayer Brown.
By Trudy Knockless
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