Google, DOJ put to rest a matter involving lost data

The tussle stems from the company’s effort to protect information it held offshore before it became clear that all data, not just U.S. data, could be subject to a warrant.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 26, 2022

Big discrepancy in average litigation costs between large, small companies

In-house teams at organizations with $1B or more in revenue might be working with more expensive subject-matter experts or their lawsuits might involve more complex matters than teams in smaller businesses. 

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 24, 2022

Ukrainian author urges in-house counsel to be ‘warriors for truth’

President Zelenskyy’s former press secretary Iuliia Mendel shared practical ways attorneys can help combat Russian disinformation and other falsehoods. 

By Lyle Moran • Oct. 24, 2022

Using digital dispute resolution to manage risk better

The data you collect can point to patterns you otherwise couldn’t see, specialists in the field say.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 21, 2022

DOJ’s latest antitrust front: boards of directors

The agency is putting companies on notice that it plans enforcement actions if they have directors who simultaneously sit on the governing bodies of competitors. 

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 20, 2022

14 Republican AGs probe 6 big banks’ climate pledges

The attorneys general sent civil investigative demands asking the banks for information about their participation in the U.N.-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Oct. 20, 2022

GC/CLO hiring roundup: AbbVie promotes Siatis to general counsel

Stewart Information Services, Senda Biosciences, Lumos and Lineage Logistics also announced new legal department leaders.

By Lyle Moran • Oct. 20, 2022

ACC’s annual meeting for in-house counsel kicks off Sunday

The conference in Las Vegas will feature a wide array of legal department leaders addressing key issues for in-house counsel.

By Lyle Moran • Oct. 19, 2022

Trade secret misappropriation is hot; so is ‘freezing’ employees’ laptops

Remote work is giving rise to data theft as people feel emboldened to take their skills to competitors, but there are steps you can take to fight back.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 19, 2022

Streaming platform features in-house leaders providing industry insights

Prominent GCs and CLOs appear in educational series on Luminate+ covering pressing issues and trends facing legal departments.

By Lyle Moran • Oct. 18, 2022

ESG backlash unlikely to derail SEC climate risk rule

SEC Chair Gary Gensler faces growing resistance to the agency’s proposal that companies provide detailed disclosures on carbon emissions.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 17, 2022

Everlaw’s CLO wants to bring the customer’s voice to the C-suite

The former Google lawyer also plans to continue to embrace her authentic self and encourage her legal team members at the ediscovery provider to do the same.

By Lyle Moran • Oct. 17, 2022

Are NDAs on the way out?

As the fifth anniversary of the #MeToo movement nears, Congress is making moves to dismantle some of the workplace roadblocks that brought it about.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 17, 2022

Trump media executive turns SEC whistleblower

The announced merger between the company that owns Truth Social and publicly traded Digital World might be based on discussions that violate securities rules, a former SVP says in a Form TCR referral.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 17, 2022

Recent law grads will gain in-house experience as part of new initiative

The talent platform Paragon Legal has teamed with a California law school to offer coveted post-graduate opportunities to members of underrepresented groups.

By Lyle Moran • Oct. 14, 2022

Global hazards outstrip corporate risk preparations

Less than half of respondents rated their companies’ approach to risk-management as “mature” or “robust,” according to the report.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 13, 2022

Nearly 80% of in-house lawyers report being stressed or burned out

The rigors of their jobs and employee attrition have nearly 60% of attorneys open to new roles, including at flexible talent providers, according to a survey report.

By Lyle Moran • Oct. 12, 2022

Feds step up focus on companies’ use of dark patterns

The Federal Trade Commission uses the release of a report to signal it intends to go after the use of online manipulation tactics to separate consumers from their money. 

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 12, 2022

C-suite allies needed to tackle automation hesitancy: panel

An advocacy campaign that highlights important use cases can be a critical enabler. Spotify, for example, packages automation case studies in user-friendly videos.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 11, 2022

Moving past confusion to ensure corporate compliance with privacy restrictions

There are steps companies can take now, merger and non-merger related, to address data privacy issues.

By Joey Seeber • Oct. 11, 2022

As NYC restricts AI in hiring, next steps remain cloudy

Other bills are on the books, but some hope regulation will ultimately force software audits and address algorithm biases.

By Brian Eastwood • Oct. 7, 2022

How to end the Great Resignation, according to MIT researchers

The researchers’ counsel is that HR folks should do a top-to-bottom sweep of workplace mental health, wellbeing and overall psychological safety.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 6, 2022

Ex-Uber security chief loses hack cover-up case, faces prison

As government agencies take a more aggressive approach to data security, executives face increased criminal liability for how they respond to breaches.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 6, 2022

In-house counsel walked fine line as abuse allegations mounted against women’s soccer league coaches

A report finds widespread lapses as players try to get action against harassment while officials try to find a middle ground.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 5, 2022

Virgin Atlantic drops gendered dress code

As employers wrangle with a return to the office, dress codes are under heavy examination.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 4, 2022