General Counsel
Former GC of Notorious Florida Firm Gets 18 Months for Fraud
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The former general counsel of a bankrupted South Florida law firm that was at the center of a massive fraud was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for his role in helping managing partner Scott Rothstein swindle investors.
Work-Life Balance is Often Goal of In-House Job, Poll Says
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A recent poll by the Association of Corporate Counsel found that more than half of in-house lawyers said work-life balance was a large factor in their decision to choose an in-house position.
Wells Fargo Adds Two Senior Lawyers
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Wells Fargo & Co. recently snagged two former Bank of America Corp. high-ranking lawyers to fill openings in its litigation and workout division, the bank confirmed, reports The Wall Street Journal‘s Moneybeat blog.
Understanding the Different Mandates for Legal and Compliance
EVENT: Feb. 3, 12 p.m. EST
Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, will discuss the respective mandates of the CCO and legal officers in a free webinar Tuesday, Feb. 3, at noon Eastern time.
Encana Names New General Counsel/EVP
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Encana Corp. has announced the appointment of Joanne Alexander as its new executive vice president and general counsel.
Frank R. Jimenez Named New General Counsel for Raytheon
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Raytheon Companyhas announced the appointment of Frank R. Jimenez as general counsel for the company, effective Jan. 19.
Walgreens Boots Legal Chief to Join Hertz
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Walgreens Boots Alliance top attorney Thomas Sabatino is the latest executive to leave the company, according to a report in The Chicago Tribune.
Secret Informant Recordings to be Allowed in PetroTiger Case
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Can the Federal Bureau of Investigation wire up your longtime company counsel and then use recordings of the conversations against you in court?
Top 10 Worst Negotiations of 2014
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Sometimes negotiators care so much about the issues at stake that they mistake compromise for surrender, says the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School.
United Airlines Puts Its GC in Charge of Customer Service
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United Airlines has announced that GC Brett Hart will assume responsibility for customer care and customer experience.
What Does It Mean To Be In-House Counsel?
EVENT: Jan. 14-15 or Jan. 28-29
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP will present seminars in New York and San Francisco for a discussion of issues that every in-house counsel has or will face.
Takata Names New GC in North America
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Embattled Japanese air bag manufacturer Takata Corp. has named a new general counsel for its North American unit — less than a week after its president and chief operating officer resigned.
Cybersecurity Firm Veracode to Hire 100, Including GC
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Massachusetts-based cybersecurity firm Veracode will increase its headcount from by about 100 employees during 2015 to deal with a surge in demand for companies fighting online threats.
Kodak Promotes Deputy General Counsel to GC
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Eastman Kodak Co. has promoted Deputy General Counsel Sharon E. Underberg to General Counsel.
Houston Energy Giant Names New GC
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Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced Dec. 17 the election of Craig W. Murray as group senior vice president and general counsel.
Ethical Responses to Negative Online Feedback
On-Demand
Avvo has posted a complimentary on-demand webinar discussing ways to help lawyers and law firms get comfortable with the rapid proliferation of online feedback.
Falcons’ Parent Names King & Spalding Partner New GC
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AMB Group LLC, parent company of the Atlanta Falcons, has appointed Mike Egan as general counsel, effective Jan. 5, 2015.
IBM to Get New GC, Promoted from Within
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International Business Machines Corp. has named Michelle Browdy as new general counsel.
Hackers Release Sony Pictures’ GC’s Emails
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The hacking group responsible for obtaining and then leaking thousands of pieces of confidential Sony information, has released the email of Sony Pictures General Counsel Leah Weil.
Verizon Names New General Counsel and Public Policy Lead
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Verizon Communications Inc. has announced that Craig Silliman, senior vice president, public policy, has been named executive vice president – public policy and general counsel.
