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Corporate Counsel

Despite Sexual Misconduct Report, Alphabet's Chief Legal Officer Earned $47M in 2018

Alphabet chief legal officer David Drummond was one executive accused of facing no consequences for sexual misconduct at Google in a New York Times report that sparked global walkouts from employees last year. His salary didn't change in the wake of the allegations, and he saw a massive 2018 stock award.
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Corporate Counsel

US Senators Shaping Federal Privacy Law Get Input From Irish GDPR Regulator

Ireland's data protection commissioner, who regulates the GDPR compliance of Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and other U.S. tech companies incorporated in the EU country, shared lessons and advice on data privacy policies with senators at a hearing Wednesday.
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Corporate Counsel

Who Is the Lawyer Pre-Reading Elon Musk's Tweets?

Elon Musk's tweets related to Tesla finances must now be preapproved by "an experienced securities lawyer employed by the company," according to an SEC agreement. Tesla's top securities lawyer left in November, and it's not clear if he's been replaced or who will take on the role as Musk's Twitter gatekeeper.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Hot Ticket: In-House Health Care Lawyers with Tech Backgrounds Can Write Their Own

Health care lawyers and tech lawyers may be soon in high demand with the rise of tech companies entering the health care space.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Upwork Chief Legal Officer Appointed to New SEC Committee

Brian Levey, the chief legal officer of freelancing company Upwork, will join a committee focused on increasing capital funding opportunities for small businesses. He brought Upwork, a company of around 430 employees, through its IPO last year.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Becoming A Business Leader

For general counsel, legal risks aren't the only factor. Gaining a seat at the table means learning the business and bringing solutions rather than a blanket 'no.'
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Amazon Is Hiring In-House Counsel in Virginia As It Revs Up for HQ2

Amazon is hiring corporate counsel in Arlington, Virginia, the city selected for the company's HQ2. It's a sign Amazon's legal team could be spreading to the East Coast.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

250+ General Counsel Ask Congress to Boost Federal Funding for Legal Services Corp.

General counsel from Nike, McDonald's, Twitter, Amazon, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and other U.S. companies are calling on Congress to increase federal funding for Legal Services Corp. as the Trump administration attempts to defund the group, which provides legal aid to low-income Americans.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Business Strategy, IP and Risk Management: 5 In-House Counsel Institute Takeaways

In-house counsel from Facebook, Oracle and other tech companies shared their tips on IP, reputational risks and business decisions at an institute hosted by Santa Clara University's High Tech Law Institute.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Nine Technology Procurement Tips for Corporate Legal Teams

Identify the right legal technology for your in-house team.
8 minute read

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