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The Week in Data Aug. 23: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including a shake-up on the 2024 General Counsel Compensation Report.
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Corporate Counsel

Fears That ESG Collaborations Will Draw Out Antitrust Cops May Be 'Overblown'

"It is correct that the agencies are somewhat concerned that ESG collaborations can be misused. But in the grand scheme of all the other things that they are worried about it is not a top priority," said Hill Wellford, co-head of Vinson & Elkins' antitrust group.
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Corporate Counsel

After 37 Years at Geico, 7 as CLO, Seth Ingall Takes Legal Post Elsewhere

Ingall said he "found retirement boring" and the opportunity at Crash Champions too exciting to pass up.
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Corporate Counsel

2024 Ransomware Payments Poised to Shatter Record, as Gangs Target 'Big Game'

A midyear report by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis projects the total paid this year will soar past $1 billion again, even though fewer victims are paying. 
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Corporate Counsel

Evaluating the Biden Administration's Business and Human Rights Agenda       

The administration has pursued a whole-of-government approach, with numerous government agencies and interagency task forces taking action across a range of issues. The list below reflects some of the most visible initiatives on a thematic level, but reflects only a fraction of the steps that the administration has taken since Biden's January 2021 inauguration.
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Corporate Counsel

Hollywood Vet to Be Both COO and GC of Independent Studio

Jeannine Tang is joining SK Global Entertainment two years after it struck a deal with a private equity firm that gives it new financial firepower to pursue production projects and acquisitions.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Delta Names New Legal Leader for Wayward On-Demand Travel Business

Wheels Up saw demand soar during the pandemic, as wealthy businesspeople flocked to private aviation and commercial carriers cut flights. But in the latest quarter revenue tumbled 41%.
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Corporate Counsel

Many Companies Steadfastly Support ESG, Despite Backlash

Even so, they're laying low, with many ditching use of the acronym to avoid drawing the attention of conservative activists.
3 minute read

International Edition

Paul Weiss London Hires Client TDR Capital's General Counsel

The latest London appointment was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis until 2022.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

D.C.-Area Catholic Diocese Hires DeSantis Deputy as GC

Maureen Furino has been deputy GC for the Florida governor for three years, a span when the Republican governor passed legislation banning abortions after six weeks and banning instruction on gender identity.
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