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Tech Representatives, Senators Discuss Framework for US Federal Data Privacy Law

Tech industry representatives joined senators Wednesday to discuss policy points for a federal data protection law. Both sides have pushed for a federal law as data breaches become an increasing consumer concern and California's data privacy law implementation date approaches.
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Corporate Counsel

Stay or Go? When a Crisis Approaches, a General Counsel's Next Move Is Complicated

Tesla's former general counsel Dane Butswinkas left the company a day after chief executive officer Elon Musk posted tweets irking the SEC—again. When a company's headed toward legal trouble, GCs have a choice: stay and try to save the ship, or get off before it sinks.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Platforms for Freelance Attorneys Make Their Way to the Mainstream

As attorneys become less attached to the idea of staying with one corporation or decide to take time off, freelancing may be the model for the future.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Complaint Against Facebook Offers Platforms a Chance to Update In-App Purchase Policies

Facebook became the latest tech platform to face a formal complaint over children's in-app gaming purchases on the site, with minor allegedly overspending on the site without parental consent. Here's how tech companies could prevent similar complaints and ensure COPPA compliance.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Who Is Tesla's New GC? Here's What Colleagues Had to Say

Jonathan Chang is the new general counsel of Tesla Inc. after eight years with the company. Those who have worked with Chang say he's the "perfect fit."
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Twitter Expands Transparency Policies for Political Ads Ahead of EU, India and Australia Elections

Twitter is the latest tech company to update its political ad policy, increasing ad transparency in Australia, India and the European Union before their 2019 elections.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Potential FTC Facebook Fine Could Signal Stricter US Enforcement of Tech's Privacy Policies

A new report says Facebook is negotiating a multibillion-dollar privacy violation fine with the Federal Trade Commission over its privacy policies. The fine would be the FTC penalty against a tech company, and could mark a shift in the agency's privacy enforcement.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Matt Fawcett of NetApp Brings Law's Mental Health Conversation In-House

Matt Fawcett, the general counsel of NetApp, said legal industry leaders can play a role in creating a healthier work environment for lawyers.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Could Spur Conversation in Legal Profession

The order signed by President Donald Trump on Monday, known as the American AI Initiative, will direct federal agencies to prioritize AI investments, set governance standards and help and build a workforce in the AI world.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Facebook, eBay and 5 Other Tech Companies Partner With Firms for Diversity Pipeline Program

Seven Silicon Valley companies and twelve firms are joining forces for a 2019 summer internship program for law students from underrepresented backgrounds. Students will split a 10-week internship between a legal department and a firm.
5 minute read

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