November 14, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Republican Who Might Become FTC's Next Chair Blasts Democratic Commissioners' 'All Mergers Are Bad' Mindset"The current administration's leadership of the FTC appears to think our default should be placing roadblocks in the way of all mergers, wherever possible," GOP commissioner Melissa Holyoak said at Thursday's board meeting.
By Chris O'Malley
7 minute read
November 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Lowenstein Hires Ex-FTX US General Counsel Ryne Miller to Lead Its Commodities, Derivatives PracticeMiller "has served on the front lines of the digital currency revolution, having been an essential and trusted adviser to many builders in the crypto ecosystem," said Ethan Silver, a partner at Lowenstein Sandler.
By Chris O'Malley
3 minute read
November 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Sustainable Packaging Company Packsize Finds New Legal Chief a Perfect FitJD Ellis joins Packsize after selling his last two employers for a combined $2.1 billion.
By Chris O'Malley
2 minute read
November 09, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
As AI Transforms Drug Development, FDA Is Scrambling to Figure Out GuardrailsSince 2016, the Food and Drug Administration has received about 300 drug submissions that reference artificial intelligence, a pittance compared with what's on the way.
By Chris O'Malley
5 minute read
November 07, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Trump Likely to Keep Up Antitrust Enforcement, but Dial Back the Antagonism"I would expect there'll be less aggressiveness. This administration has been hyper-aggressive. Even if you dial it back to a normal level, that'll be a change," corporate governance expert Charles Elson said.
By Trudy Knockless | Chris O'Malley
5 minute read
November 06, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
As EV Startup Canoo Starts to Sink, Legal Chief Heads for Dry LandThe Justin, Texas-based company, which sold only 22 EVs in 2023, has promoted associate general counsel Sean Yan to succeed general counsel Hector Ruiz.
By Chris O'Malley
3 minute read
November 04, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
iHeartMedia 'Hearts' Top Lawyer With Pay Boost, Contract ExtensionJordan Fasbender took the legal reins of the radio giant in 2021, two years after coming aboard as deputy general counsel. is the fourth-highest paid executive at iHeart--known for its iHeartRadio app, iHeartPodcast, iHeartRadio Music Festival and iHeartRadio Music Awards.
By Chris O'Malley
2 minute read
November 04, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Policy Wonks' Obsession: What Will Tuesday's Election Mean for FTC Firebrand Khan?"The Senate needs to turn Republican, or she may be there for a long time," said Douglas Ross, a University of Washington law professor.
By Chris O'Malley
6 minute read
November 01, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
Recent Layoff/Callback Litigation Underscores Perils Employers Face From Every DirectionCompanies can't use race or ethnicity as a factor in employment decisions. But if those employment decisions—such as whom to terminate during a round of layoffs—disproportionately affect one class of workers, they become vulnerable to discrimination claims.
By Chris O'Malley
5 minute read
October 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel
FAA Legal Chief to Take Flight 'Within Weeks,' Report SaysMarc Nichols has helped tackle a broad range of issues, from compliance problems at Boeing to a recent enforcement action against SpaceX that enraged its CEO, Elon Musk.
By Chris O'Malley
3 minute read
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