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October 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Growth-Hungry Bitcoin Miner Hires 'Thought Leader' as First US GC

Bitfarms said hiring Rachel Silverstein will reduce outside counsel costs and give the company instant credibility with data center builders and other bitcoin miners in this country.
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October 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

$17B Episcopal Church Pension Fund Hires New Legal Chief as Staff Changes Continue

Julian Chung's "breadth of experience as a corporate attorney, incorporating legal strategy and business strategy, spans more than 25 years and will benefit us greatly," CEO Mary Wold said.
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October 28, 2024 | The Recorder

SEC Seeks Court Order Sanctioning Elon Musk for Testimony No-Show

Musk's attorney said reimbursing the SEC for duplicative travel would be a fair remedy, but an SEC lawyer said a deterrent was needed.
4 minute read
October 28, 2024 | Law.com

Colorado's Impact on AI

In episode five of this podcast series, Privacy Partner Camila Tobón and Privacy Associate Josh Hansen discuss the Colorado AI Act and its potential impact on other states and a federal AI Act.
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October 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-Philly Museum of Art GC Takes Legal Reins of Twilio-Backed Messaging Business

William Peterson is back in the mobile communications business. He spent 15 years at Verizon in a series of senior roles before spending three years at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, first as GC and then as chief operating officer.
2 minute read
October 28, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

A+E Networks CLO Retiring, Capping Storied, 40-Year Career in Entertainment Law

Henry Hoberman said in an internal memo obtained by Deadline that he is pleased his successor is "one of our own," Deputy General Counsel Stephanie Plasse.
4 minute read
October 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Microsoft's Banner Year Pushed Brad Smith's Pay Sharply Higher

The company racked up lots of wins in the fiscal year that ended June 30, including completing its largest acquisition ever, the $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard—a deal Smith pushed across the finish line in October.
4 minute read
October 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Election Risk Preparedness: Are General Counsel Ready? (Part 2)  

Part 1 of this article for corporate legal leaders with US operations was about preparing for the initial Election risks. Part 2 offers additional suggestions for preparedness, aimed mostly at reducing costly employee distractions and disruptions.
11 minute read
October 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Former J. Crew GC Comes Up Empty in Wrongful Termination Case Against Retailer

An attorney for Maria Di Lorenzo on Friday vowed to appeal, asserting that arbitrator John Lifland's ruling is "riddled with errors" and "ignored clear legal principles."
5 minute read
October 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Kraft Heinz Hires GC of Industrial Manufacturer as Legal Chief

Angel Shelton Willis is taking the legal reins from Rashida La Lande, who left in August to become general counsel of Estée Lauder.
4 minute read

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