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The American Lawyer

Former DLA Piper Ethics Counsel Alleges 'Culture of Intimidation' in New Open Letter

Leah Christensen worked in the firm's office of general counsel until earlier this year. She published her letter as a response to partner Vanina Guerrero's open letter alleging sexual misconduct by another DLA partner.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Cannabis Company Hires Former MedMen Board Member as 1st General Counsel

Stacey Hallerman started working at Lowell Herb Co. in September and also holds the title of chief administrative officer.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

In-House Lawyer Accuses PIMCO, General Counsel of Gender and Race Discrimination

The global asset manager's senior counsel alleges that the firm "operates as a fraternity" with white men dominating leadership roles and discriminating against women and minorities.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Payment Processing for CBD Suppliers: A Q&A With General Counsel Sivan Whiteley of Square

The general counsel of Square discusses what led to the company's decision to offer CBD sellers payment processing services and the challenges that go along with it.
3 minute read

Law.com

DLA Piper Targeted by Student Protests in Three Cities

The People's Parity Project said it is making headway in its push to get DLA Piper to end its use of mandatory arbitration, but the firm thus far is sticking with the practice despite a series of protests outside its offices.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

DLA Piper Partner Accused of Sexual Assault in EEOC Claim, Open Letter

Partner Vanina Guerrero alleges that after Louis Lehot recruited her to the firm in 2018, he forced himself on her and engaged in other inappropriate conduct that DLA Piper is forcing her to litigate in secret.
4 minute read

The Recorder

MDL Panel Sends Lawsuits Against Juul to San Francisco

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation also ordered lawsuits brought over Capital One's data breach to be sent to Alexandria, Virginia.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Chicago Boutique Expands to Silicon Valley, Courting Streamers

Politically connected Chicago lawyer Bill Quinlan can already tout a fresh Bay Area victory in an online gamer's case against Twitch.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Feds Charge US Citizen With Spying for China

Federal prosecutors in San Francisco claim that a 56-year-old Hayward, California, resident worked to smuggle classified national security information from the U.S. on behalf of Chinese intelligence officials.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

City National Bank Names Michael Speaker as General Counsel

Michael Speaker, who is based in Los Angeles and began his role earlier this month, oversees the bank's corporate and administrative group.
2 minute read

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