How to implement an effective GC succession plan

General counsel are advised to give potential successors face-time with the executive leadership and broad experiences. 

By Lyle Moran • July 15, 2022

GC/CLO hiring roundup: Gilead taps new GC from Organon

KKR, RRA Capital, Axon and the State Bar of California also announced new legal department leaders.

By Lyle Moran • 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

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

Employee genetic-info restrictions apply to COVID back-to-office policies

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission can penalize your organization if it tries to make return contingent on it verifying infection status of employees or their families.

By Robert Freedman • July 12, 2022

A new GC's first 100 days action plan

Lennar Title’s Suzette Torres said relationship building and project prioritization are at the top of her to-do list.

By Lyle Moran • July 11, 2022

Hobby Lobby store refused employee her service dog in violation of ADA, EEOC says

While service animals can be rejected as an accommodation in some circumstances, the bar is high, EEOC previously noted.

By Emilie Shumway • July 8, 2022

Most legal departments are small in size, benchmarking report says

A recent report also found that larger companies have a smaller percentage of lawyers on their legal teams and a higher percentage of paralegals compared to other businesses.

By Lyle Moran • July 8, 2022

EEOC suit: Employer’s mandatory prayer meetings were discriminatory

An employer allegedly violated Title VII when it didn’t accommodate and then fired two employees who refused to attend mandatory prayer meetings.

By Laurel Kalser • July 7, 2022

GC/CLO hiring roundup: Bridgewest Group hires former Farmer Brothers general counsel

Amber Group, BestEx Research, WELL Health and Western Michigan University also announced new legal leaders.

By Lyle Moran • July 7, 2022

Jury may hear Georgia Pacific HR pro’s claim that she was fired for testifying against former employer

HR managers engage in protected activity when they oppose their current or a former employer’s allegedly discriminatory practices, even when they do so as part of their normal duties, the 11th Circuit held.

By Laurel Kalser • July 6, 2022

How in-house lawyers working remotely can connect with colleagues

Initial meetings via video can be supplemented with in-person interactions with team members that build trust, two corporate lawyers said during a recent Axiom webinar.

By Lyle Moran • July 1, 2022

Dobbs decision will cause worker retention challenges

The overturning of Roe v. Wade will likely lead to sweeping logistical and worker retention challenges for CFOs and employers operating across state lines, experts say. 

By Grace Noto • June 30, 2022

GC/CLO hiring roundup: Eaton promotes from within for new CLO

CECO Environmental, Science Applications International, Civitas Resources and agilon health also announced new hires.

By Lyle Moran • June 30, 2022

How corporate legal departments can adapt to high levels of law firm turnover

Among other things, keep your eye on billing guidelines. It’s possible a more expensive senior person will step in if a junior associate leaves. Open lines of communication can help you deal with that. 

By Nathan Cemenska • June 29, 2022

What could a 32-hour workweek mean for California employers?

While the state’s bill is stalled for now, the effort demonstrates a shift toward greater flexibility at work.

By Ryan Golden • June 23, 2022

GC/CLO Hiring Roundup: Contract management platform Pramata names new general counsel

Hut 8 Mining, Arcellx, Gale Healthcare and the University of Northern Colorado also announced new legal leaders. 

By Lyle Moran • June 23, 2022

Outside GC service optimistic COVID-fueled growth will continue

The on-demand general counsel platform says its all-virtual, partner-only approach helps keep costs down for legal departments.

By Lyle Moran • June 21, 2022

New hires need not be paid for time related to drug screening, 9th Cir. says

Under California law, employers don’t have to reimburse new hires for travel expenses or pay for their time taking a mandatory pre-employment drug test.

By Laurel Kalser • June 21, 2022

GC/CLO hiring roundup: Principal Financial Group hires legal leader from New York Life

W&T Offshore, Six Flags, OneSpan and Network Health also announced new legal department leadership.

By Lyle Moran • June 16, 2022

Elon Musk, Airbnb and the do’s and don’ts of crafting remote work edicts

When communicating the importance of in-person work in a market that demands flexibility, framing matters, executives told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • June 16, 2022

How a top law firm is working to develop 'business-savvy' attorneys

Sidley Austin’s new professional development program for associates includes executive leadership training at top business schools.

By Lyle Moran • June 15, 2022

Women lawyers urged to proactively share their career goals

A panel of female in-house attorneys said finding sponsors in your workplace and building broad networks can also spur professional advancement.

By Lyle Moran • June 14, 2022

Discouraging employees from taking leave can violate the FMLA, 7th Cir. says

An employer may run afoul of the law if it discourages an employee from requesting leave even if it doesn’t actually deny a request, the court held.

By Laurel Kalser • June 14, 2022

U.S. Bank implements well-being guidelines for outside counsel relationships

The pilot program with seven law firms emphasizes communication and project management approaches that promote work-life balance.

By Lyle Moran • June 13, 2022