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Former Coinbase Attorney Joins NFT Platform After Stint at Remote Firm

Shahab Asghar said on LinkedIn that he's "stoked to join Zora as GC as we work to build the tools to support creator communities and continue to expand the scope of what Web3 can be and who it can serve!"
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From Cover Letters to LinkedIn Profile Pics, Here Are a Few Tips for GC Job-Seekers

In the California market, junior in-house lawyers should be getting at least $200,000 for base compensation, according to veteran in-house legal recruiter Susan Tien.
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Social Media Platforms Hit With Surge in Mental Health Lawsuits

Some law firms are aggressively seeking new cases alleging platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok cause mental health issues in minors. Morgan & Morgan, for instance, is running ads on Google headlined, "Why Social Media Can Be Dangerous for Your Child."
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Are Clients 'Ghosting' More Law Firms? It's Complicated

More and more general counsel are finding that they can get perfectly good legal representation on certain matters from firms in places such as Dallas and Kansas City without having to pay New York or Los Angeles rates, according to Bill Josten of Thomson Reuters.
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Health Care Real Estate Company Names New GC Ahead of Possible IPO

American Healthcare REIT, an Irvine, California-based real estate investment trust that swelled to more than 300 properties last year via a three-way merger, has handed the legal reins to a law firm partner with extensive in-house experience.
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Amid Corporate Layoffs, Concerns Grow Over In-Housel Legal Jobs

After news of Robinhood and Geico layoffs, pressure is building on the careers of in-house lawyers, and these attorneys should brace themselves for impact, according to some legal industry observers.
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Biotech Firm Geno Hires First Legal Chief Following Deals With Unilever, Lululemon

Shawnte Mitchell will build the legal team at Geno while serving as a strategic adviser to the company as it looks to continue its growth.
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Head of Business Affairs of J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot to Also Serve as GC

Company President Brian Weinstein told Deadline that Grace Del Val has a "unique blend of entertainment, business and legal expertise."
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Opendoor Hires Away Legal Chief From Winklevoss Twins' Crypto Firm Gemini

Sydney Schaub, who kicked off her in-house legal career at Google, will lead a team of more than 24 legal professionals at San Francisco-based real estate tech firm Opendoor, which aims to disrupt the $2.3 trillion U.S. residential real estate market.
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Fresh Off Cash Infusion, Maker of Electric Vehicle Chargers Brings Aboard Legal Heavyweight

Alex Fishkin is taking the legal reins at California-based FreeWire Technologies as the maker of ultrafast chargers for electric vehicles accelerates growth.
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