In an escalating issue of racial controversy and alleged discrimination in corporate law, Palm Management’s former General Counsel has filed a lawsuit alleging that she was marginalized and breached her contract because of her race. Joy Vida Jones, the former General Counsel, has made claims that upon revealing a lung cancer diagnosis in January 2018,…
Sports industry lawyer Daniel Malasky has been hired as the chief legal officer of IMG Academy, an established preparatory board school and training facility for aspiring elite athletes. Prior to joining IMG Academy, Malasky spent five years as the top lawyer for the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team that saw a Super Bowl win…
Recently, concerns have been growing among General Counsels (GCs) of major corporations and law firms in reaction to the rise of associate pay. Fears are escalating that the increasing remuneration could have a knock-on effect, triggering a spike in billing rates. As compensation packages for associates continue to rise in a bid to retain talent,…
On a recent Monday, Mayer Brown announced the welcoming of Peter Jordan as a new partner in the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice. Jordan will be based in Houston, Texas. Before joining Mayer Brown, Jordan served as the associate general counsel and head of global litigation at Huntsman Corporation, a publicly-traded multinational manufacturer and…
The legal world is facing a multihued landscape of curious benchmarks and compelling news, ranging from academics using pop culture to illustrate legal concepts, to televised trials and significant multi-million dollar legal maneuvers. A recent series of noteworthy events are causing ripples across many fields. The popular singer-songwriter Taylor Swift seems to have found an…
The recent imposition of additional burdens on employers responding to union recognition demands by the Labor Board’s General Counsel is an issue of concern for legal professionals globally. With the introduction of the recent memo from GC Jennifer Abruzzo, employers are faced with increased responsibilities when confronted with bargaining orders in response to unfair labor…
Expect an uptick in litigation at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as companies prepare for unions leveraging a newly lowered standard for securing a bargaining order, catalyzed by the board’s latest Cemex doctrine. This development soundtracks a potential rise in companies hit with bargaining orders due to their failure in recognizing a union or…
Law firm Berman & Simmons, based in Lewiston, Maine, has reportedly approached 20 state and federal agencies with requests to preserve any evidence pertaining to a tragic mass shooting incident that resulted in 18 fatalities last month. This initiative appears to be indicative of impending legal action, as victims and their families may be gearing…
In the challenging role of general counsel, Katrin O’Sullivan, who serves the respected international non-profit, The Fred Hollows Foundation, is no stranger to the complexity and intricacies her role entails. The Foundation’s mission is to provide affordable, high-quality eye health care and to end avoidable blindness in underprivileged communities worldwide, tasks that require multitasking and…
In a rapidly evolving legal landscape, forging rock-solid attorney-client relationships has become paramount. The latest example of effective relationship-building approaches stems from a collaborative discussion between Wilson Sonsini corporate partner Craig Sherman and Bungie General Counsel Don McGowan, hosted by Mary O’Brien on JDSupra. In the converstation, they delve into crucial topics including career trajectories,…
Expertise should be valued and compensated accordingly in the legal profession. That’s the message from Olga V. Mack, Vice President at LexisNexis and CEO of Parley Pro, a company that is pioneering online negotiation technology. Olga is no stranger to advocating for change in the legal industry. She is dedicated to legal innovation with a…
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued a transformative final rule updating regulations under the Davis-Bacon Act on August 23, 2023. Significantly, this revision represents the department’s inaugural comprehensive reform to the Davis-Bacon Act regulations in an expansive span of four decades. This update will carry significant implications for contractors engaged in federal construction…
Deborah Dixon, the general counsel of the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers is an exemplar in the legal profession. Alongside her duties for the Chargers, she also serves as a litigator at The Dixon Firm, her own law firm. A pioneer in more than just her dual roles, Dixon places distinct emphasis on inclusivity and the…
Milbank’s recent decision to raise each associate’s salary by $10,000 is causing a stir not only among its Big Law competitors, but also on the client side. Certain general counsels (GCs) are expressing apprehensions over potential future hikes in billing rates following these increases in associate pay. Fears revolve around the possibility of law firms,…
Vox Media has announced the appointment of Brian Leung as its new general counsel. In his new role, Leung will lead the company’s legal and business affairs team and handle legal functions across various practice areas according to a statement made by the company. Leung joined Vox Media’s legal team back in 2014 and has…
In a continuation of a strategic hiring spree, Duan Fu, a private equity and M&A lawyer formerly with Alibaba Group as senior legal counsel and general counsel of Alibaba New Retail Fund, is joining the ranks of Beijing-based Haiwen & Partners. Fu has been taken on as an international partner, further expanding Haiwen’s growing roster…
In what has been an engaging week in corporate legal news, two incidents particularly claim the professional’s attention. First, a recent study has shed light on the state of diversity in law firms. Despite a clear desire from general counsels for more diversity, it seems that many are not taking proactive actions to actualize this…
Fox Corp. has appointed a new chief legal and policy officer, Adam Ciongoli, who is set to receive a total compensation package of roughly $28 million. Ciongoli, formerly general counsel for Campbell Soup Co., brings to Fox significant conservative legal credentials. His term begins on Dec. 1 as he takes the baton from Viet Dinh,…
Commercial insolvencies are on the rise with expectations to continually increase in the near term due to a combination of higher interest rates, supply chain disruption, and escalated commodity costs. Any business – whether functioning as a creditor, supplier, customer, or another stakeholder – faces the likelihood of being impacted by formal insolvency proceedings. The…
Last week marked a significant development when the Office of the General Counsel (GC) to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) shared a memorandum with all Regional Directors. This move comes with the intention to clarify its stance on the latest Cemex decision. The memorandum, although technically detailed, does not form a component of the…
On October 30, 2023, the Biden Administration issued an overwhelming order on artificial intelligence, which may potentially have labor-related repercussions for employers. Among its numerous provisions, the executive order brushes on various issues significant to employers, with a highlighted emphasis on the surveillance of workers. Read more here. The provisions relating to the surveillance of…
Fox Corp. has revealed its choice for the company’s next chief legal and policy officer. General counsel of Campbell Soup Co., Adam Ciongoli, will be serving as the new legal head, succeeding Viet D. Dinh. Ciongoli’s move to Fox Corp. comes as the current top lawyer, Dinh, prepares to exit the company by year’s end….
In a case that has gripped the legal industry this week, a former Colorado General Counsel has been given a sentence of 22 months in prison by a federal judge. The sentence follows the General Counsel’s attempt to bribe a Florida airport official, extending an offer that would provide a portion of profit in return…
Adam Ciongoli, currently the General Counsel for Campbell Soup, is set to transition into Fox Corp.’s new Chief Legal and Policy Officer. Ciongoli is succeeding Viet Dinh, who announced his departure earlier this year. Ciongoli’s new position will have him reporting directly to Lachlan Murdoch, the Executive Chair and CEO of Fox Corp. Starting December…
In a bid to increase value within their teams, an estimated 98% of General Counsels (GCs) are making adjustments to their departmental structure, a trend sparked largely by calls from management for more cost-efficient internal legal frameworks. Interestingly, many CEOs and CFOs prefer decentralization, a model where lawyers work within their respective business teams, due…