Why GCs need to step back from day-to-day legal work

Delegating allows general counsel to focus on strategy and talent development, Mastercard’s newly announced chief legal officer advises.

By Lyle Moran • July 25, 2023

USCIS announces new Form I-9, will allow permanent remote review for E-Verify users

The new Form I-9 will be available for use Aug. 1, and eligible employers may use the remote review alternative that same day.

By Ryan Golden • July 21, 2023

Using legal training to take an alternative career path

A tough hiring market helped Erin Dunn of legal marketplace Priori learn that lawyering skills can be useful in other types of work.

By Robert Freedman • July 20, 2023

Hiring roundup: Salesforce taps new legal chief from Wachtell

Caterpillar, Northrop Grumman, Binance and VantageScore also announced legal department leadership changes.

By Lyle Moran • July 18, 2023

Mastercard hires Micron GC as new chief legal officer

Rob Beard, who will also serve as head of global policy, brings M&A and capital markets experience to his new role with the payments technology company.

By Lyle Moran • July 17, 2023

Why companies should review noncompete clauses in equity award agreements

Given increased government scrutiny, employers need to be mindful of the time periods noncompetes cover and review state-specific requirements, a Baker McKenzie partner said.

By Lyle Moran • July 14, 2023

Amazon settles lawsuit alleging COBRA notices were threatening

A former employee alleged the company’s COBRA notices contained an unnecessary “ominous warning.”

By Ginger Christ • July 13, 2023

Illinois, Colorado up next in pay transparency law updates

The new laws state that employers must give current employees, not just job seekers, a fair shot at applying for newly posted jobs — with pay ranges — as well.

By Caroline Colvin • July 7, 2023

Private equity GCs can top $1M in compensation

General counsel and CCOs at PE firms also are eligible for carried interest, while portfolio company legal chiefs receive significant long-term incentive pay.

By Lyle Moran • July 6, 2023

Class action seeks to compel Twitter to arbitrate severance complaints

The company is holding out until former employees agree to split the cost of arbitration with it, but under rules the company agreed to, it’s responsible for the costs. 

By Robert Freedman • July 5, 2023

SCOTUS overturns Title VII precedent, lowering bar for religious accommodations

The decision in Groff, which overturned 40 years of precedent, presents a higher standard for employers to meet in order to deny an accommodation request for religious reasons.

By Ryan Golden • June 30, 2023

EEOC: Salary disparities ranging from $3K to $17K showed gender bias

A Wisconsin school district has agreed to pay $450,000 and raise employee salaries to settle the commission’s claims.

By Kate Tornone • June 27, 2023

How Legal.io is working to expand its community of in-house talent

The online platform serving corporate clients such as Zoom has hired Tom Stephenson as VP, released a salary tracker and started a nationwide roadshow.

By Lyle Moran • June 27, 2023

‘Tsunami’ of state AI regulation coming

There are more than 160 bills and regulations on AI being considered across the country, a management-side lawyer said.

By Ginger Christ • June 16, 2023

Jury awards Starbucks manager $25M in race discrimination case

The White plaintiff, a former regional director, alleged her race played a role in her firing after the company sought to mitigate damage following a 2018 racial profiling incident.

By Emilie Shumway • June 15, 2023

In-house lawyers enjoy their work, especially when they’re learning

As long as training and development opportunities keep pace with their career, counsel at all levels of tenure are mostly satisfied, a Deloitte survey suggests.

By Robert Freedman • June 15, 2023

NLRB returns to Obama-era independent contractor test

The ruling may open the door to more unionization, employment law attorneys say.

By Kate Tornone • June 13, 2023

Axiom names Ashlin Quirk its new general counsel

The former Dynata GC said her experience using Axiom’s flexible legal talent services will serve her well as the platform’s legal chief.

By Lyle Moran • June 13, 2023

Employers rarely seek to enforce noncompetes, GAO survey finds

Businesses who do regularly enforce noncompete agreements typically focus on executives and salaried workers, the Government Accountability Office found.

By Lyle Moran • June 9, 2023

Hiring roundup: NASA taps DOJ official as new general counsel

The Executive Leadership Council, monday.com, Nobell Foods and Commonwealth Care Alliance also recently announced legal chief appointments.

By Lyle Moran • June 6, 2023

Supreme Court limits union’s strike protection

The union says the decision “opens the door” for corporations to sue workers.

By Ginger Christ • June 2, 2023

US workers testing positive for marijuana after job accidents at a 25-year high, data shows

Quest Diagnostics’ latest Drug Testing Index provides “compelling evidence” that increased use of marijuana contributes to the risk of workplace injury, a safety expert said.

By Laurel Kalser • June 1, 2023

CCOs see pay rise 10%, with some making upwards of $500,000

The compensation increases for public and private company chief compliance officers were a stark contrast to their in-house counsel counterparts.

By Robert Freedman • June 1, 2023

CROWN Act takes root in Texas

Hair bias is an extension of racial discrimination. What does this mean for employers?

By Caroline Colvin • May 31, 2023

NLRB joins fight to limit employers’ use of noncompetes

While the labor board GC’s memo has broad reach, attorneys say there are several important caveats for businesses to keep in mind.

By Lyle Moran • May 31, 2023