James Palmer

October 09, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"This is truly a dream job for me, and I couldn't be more excited to put my skills and experience to the test, learn new things, and work with the dynamic teams for my two favorite clubs," Christine Masse said on LinkedIn.

By James Palmer

3 minute read

October 08, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Melina Spadone will help Thomasville Pictures handle everything from litigation stemming from the fatal shooting on the movie's set to compliance with European Union regulations as it branches into Europe.

By James Palmer

4 minute read

October 07, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Andrew Lee, who has more than a quarter-century of sports law experience, is replacing Jill Kelley, who departed in July.

By James Palmer

2 minute read

October 04, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

The same day the Department of Justice sued Visa, the company set aside another $1.5 billion for its U.S. litigation escrow fund.

By James Palmer

3 minute read

October 03, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"We will elevate this brand, this company and our business. We will do that with a better and more consistent experience for our guests," Red Roof President Zack Gharib said.

By James Palmer

2 minute read

October 02, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

In the wake of the departure of Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson, the National Association of Realtors will "develop a comprehensive strategy for its approach to all existing litigation and begin an assessment of any additional risk the association has based on current policies and rules," CEO Nykia Wright said in an email to members.

By James Palmer

4 minute read

September 30, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"Ellen Whittemore was, in the truest sense, the right person at the right time to help lead Wynn Resorts through a thicket of litigation and corporate governance changes," CEO Craig Billings said in a statement.

By James Palmer

2 minute read

September 27, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

"Anyone who has bought something online, or checked out at a store, knows there is an ever-expanding universe of companies offering new ways to pay for goods and services," Visa General Counsel Julie Rottenberg said in a statement.

By James Palmer

4 minute read

September 24, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Visa handles more than 60% of debit card transactions in the U.S., and collects more than $7 billion in annual processing fees, a lucrative business the company protects through illegal, anticompetitive practices, the Department of Justice alleges.

By James Palmer

3 minute read

September 23, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Sacha Woodward has been legal chief since 2000, first under Bernie Ecclestone and now under Liberty Media.

By James Palmer

2 minute read