General Counsel Salaries Surge 25% Over Five Years, Surpassing CEO Pay Growth

General counsel have reported a significant increase in their compensation, which has surged nearly 25% over the past five years, outperforming the growth rate of CEO pay. This development was highlighted in a recent survey, reflecting a trend in rising remuneration for top legal executives. Meanwhile, U.S. regulators are maintaining a strict enforcement stance by imposing substantial fines on financial firms for permitting employees to utilize text messages and other unapproved communication methods for conducting business. For further details, you can access the [original article](https://www.law360.com/articles/1883373/gc-cheat-sheet-the-hottest-corporate-news-of-the-week) by Sue Reisinger on Law360.