Emerging Issues

LinkedIn Recruiter to introduce ‘Diversity Nudges’

The feature will offer filter recommendations for recruiters when a given talent pool is unbalanced, LinkedIn said.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 11, 2022

The ascendancy of the chief legal officer

CLOs have become entrepreneurial big-picture policy strategists as legal affairs have gained prominence in C-suite operations.

By John Roemer • Aug. 9, 2022

SEC should require global tax disclosure: transparency group

Spotty public disclosure by U.S. companies on foreign tax risk may erode investor confidence and increase the odds of financial market instability.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 9, 2022

Congress opens can of worms with 15% minimum tax based on book income

Executives might need to take a hard look at how pay is structured as tax changes impact financial reporting.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 9, 2022

Gender pay progress seen for some in-house positions

For certain legal department positions below the GC/CLO-level, the average pay for women matches or exceeds that of men.

By Lyle Moran • Aug. 8, 2022

Nike to release DEI pay data following board pressure

Investors reportedly were concerned Nike might be seen as inconsistent in its external marketing image and its internal policies and practices.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 4, 2022

Over-reliance on parent a big part of $30M security penalty on Robinhood’s crypto operation

At one time the company had a backlog of almost 4,400 suspicious activity alerts, New York’s financial services regulator said.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 4, 2022

Bonuses drive gender pay gap among GCs

Two recent reports from search firms found that male legal chiefs far outpace women in bonus pay while there is less disparity in base pay. 

By Lyle Moran • Aug. 3, 2022

CFOs look for consistency, transparency in emerging sustainability requirements

CFOs globally are asking for added transparency and more consistency as regulatory bodies gear up to publish sustainability reporting standards later this year.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 3, 2022

Publishing giants to challenge DOJ’s ‘made-for-litigation’ market in antitrust trial

The government is focusing on a merger’s impact on a segment of the labor market, but that segment isn’t a real thing, defense attorneys say.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 2, 2022

J.P. Morgan’s copy-and-paste job no good as identity-theft policy, SEC says

In its claim, the Securities and Exchange Commission took issue with the company’s written policy, not its actual response to risks.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 1, 2022

Large companies partner to improve diversity in IP law

Amazon, Google and Microsoft are among those partnering with LOT Network to advance DEI through information and mentorship.

By Lyle Moran • July 29, 2022

Wage info-sharing at center of DOJ poultry company antitrust probe

Federal antitrust officials began looking into compensation practices of processors after a merger was announced between two of the largest players in the sector.

By Robert Freedman • July 26, 2022

How to operationalize a data privacy program

LinkSquares' legal chief said in-house teams should work closely with colleagues to implement and test data security measures.

By Lyle Moran • July 22, 2022

Sweeping federal data privacy law gains steam

The American Data Privacy and Protection Act, which is likely to pass the House and stands a chance of passing the Senate, includes a limited private right of action for violations and preempts much of, but not all, state laws.

By Robert Freedman • July 22, 2022

C-suite savvy key to digital transformation success, McKinsey says

Companies succeeding in a digital transformation outperform their peers by focusing on customer engagement and innovation.

By Jim Tyson • July 21, 2022

GCs face limits as Calif. privacy law constrains operational flexibility

The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) doesn’t just impose rules on the use of consumer data; it mandates design features to stop the use of so-called dark patterns.

By Robert Freedman • July 20, 2022

California gun law an end-around to hold manufacturers liable

A.B. 1594 focuses on practices that wink and nod at the illegal use of products as a way to go after companies without violating their federal liability protection. 

By Robert Freedman • July 14, 2022

Employers must now justify COVID-19 testing, EEOC says

Previously, the agency said the ADA always permitted employer worksite coronavirus testing.

By Kate Tornone • July 14, 2022

Federal foreign corruption focus puts spotlight on third-party partners

Some 90% of problems stem from the middle-men that companies hire for help in high-risk countries, making controls key to compliance.  

By Robert Freedman • July 13, 2022

SEC asked Citi for more detail on Russia exposure

The regulator wanted the bank to list any harm to assets or valuation, as well as the impact the bank has felt from supply chain disruption, heightened cybersecurity risks or volatility in the trading price of commodities.

By Dan Ennis • July 12, 2022

Upheaval at SpaceX: What employers can learn

Employers need to walk the talk when it comes to hearing out workers, experts said — or else workers may take more public avenues to vent their concerns.

By Carla Bell • July 12, 2022

As companies look to joint ventures, how deals are structured becomes key

Unlike in the past, negotiations today are more likely to cover restructurings and exits.

By Robert Freedman • July 8, 2022

Litigation terrain getting trickier for negative-option subscription companies

Having a process for notifying customers their subscription will automatically renew might not be enough to protect you as rules on cancellation processes get more detailed. 

By Robert Freedman • July 7, 2022

Litigation funding seen as strategic tool for pursuing lawsuits

Now more mainstream, the specialized financing gives general counsel a way to go after damages they might otherwise leave on the table, a specialist in the field says. 

By Robert Freedman • July 1, 2022