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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 Practice

Miller "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 Fit

JD 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 Guardrails

Since 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.

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5 minute read

November 06, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

As EV Startup Canoo Starts to Sink, Legal Chief Heads for Dry Land

The 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 Extension

Jordan 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 Direction

Companies 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 Says

Marc 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