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  • Uber Names PepsiCo’s Tony West As New Chief Legal Officer

    Stephanie Forshee | |Jennifer Williams-Alvarez |October 27, 2017

    The Pepsico GC and former DOJ official will lead a legal department that has plenty of challenges on its plate.

  • Should Uber’s Salle Yoo Have Taken Earlier Look At Critical Due Diligence Report?

    Jennifer Williams-Alvarez |October 27, 2017

    Yoo didn't see the due diligence report from the Otto deal until almost a year after the transaction was announced, according to court documents.

  • Nasdaq: A Group Effort in Legal

    Josefa Velasquez |October 27, 2017

    While the company has its own in-house legal team of roughly 100 lawyers, Nasdaq uses outside counsel for complex litigation and transactional matters.

  • News

    Uber Names PepsiCo’s Tony West As New Chief Legal Officer

    Stephanie Forshee | Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | October 27, 2017

    The Pepsico GC and former DOJ official will lead a legal department that has plenty of challenges on its plate.

  • News

    The 'In-House Revolution' Has Turned General Counsels Into Advocates

    Marcia Coyle | October 27, 2017

    The role of general counsel has evolved to the point now where they have "the access, influence, power and resources" to advance social justice causes, Kim Rivera, chief legal officer and general counsel of HP Inc., said Friday at a Harvard Law School bicentennial event. But that wasn't always the case.

  • Analysis

    Should Uber’s Salle Yoo Have Taken Earlier Look At Critical Due Diligence Report?

    Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | October 27, 2017

    Yoo didn't see the due diligence report from the Otto deal until almost a year after the transaction was announced, according to court documents.

  • News

    Nasdaq: A Group Effort in Legal

    Josefa Velasquez | October 27, 2017

    While the company has its own in-house legal team of roughly 100 lawyers, Nasdaq uses outside counsel for complex litigation and transactional matters.

  • Data Integrity and Incident Response

    Benjamin Dynkin, Barry Dynkin, and E.J. Hilbert| October 27, 2017

    What can companies do about integrity attacks? The answer is both simple and complex.

  • News

    Del. Judge Tosses Whistleblower Suit Alleging Medical Industry 'Kickbacks'

    Tom McParland | October 26, 2017

    A former executive at Medco Health Solutions Inc. who sued the health care company on behalf of the United States, California, Florida and New Jersey for allegedly violating anti-kickback laws lacked immediate knowledge of any wrongdoing, a Delaware federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

  • Expert Opinion

    Advice for GCs: Speak Up and Use Your Elbows

    Sue Reisinger | October 26, 2017

    GCs need to think strategically and become familiar with the business, according a recent webinar.

  • News

    HR Chiefs, Tech Companies Ramp Up Opposition to Trump's Immigration Policies

    Erin Mulvaney | October 26, 2017

    More than 100 human resources chiefs and dozens of the world’s largest businesses on Thursday ramped up support for undocumented workers, signaling their opposition to the Trump administration's move to scuttle an immigration program that allows hundreds of thousands workers to be employed.

  • News

    Has Hyatt Hotels Learned Its Lesson From Series of Breaches?

    Ed Silverstein| October 26, 2017

    Especially following another point-of-sale data breach for the hotel chain, continued negative publicity can reduce the public’s trust in a brand.

  • Ransomware: What to Do When It Happens to You

    Kiran Raj and Mallory Jensen| October 26, 2017

    In the event that your company is nonetheless the victim of a ransomware attack, this document provides steps to be taken as part of its response to such an incident.

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  • News

    Law Firms Fail on Cybersecurity, and Corporate Clients Are Cracking Down

    Gabrielle Orum Hernández | October 26, 2017

    Tech-services group Logicforce gave law firms a collective 42 percent grade on industry cybersecurity health in a recent report.

  • News

    Who Represents America’s Biggest Companies?

    CC Staff| October 25, 2017

    For legal departments, there may be no issue that attracts as much sheer curiosity as: When it comes to landing legal work, which firms are hunting and catching the big game?

  • News

    Abercrombie & Fitch: Close to Home

    Stephanie Forshee | October 25, 2017

    Abercrombie & Fitch Co. found a very important ally in a firm less than 20 miles away from its New Albany, Ohio, headquarters.

  • News

    Cisco: Business Alignment

    Sue Reisinger | October 25, 2017

    Business alignment, GC Mark Chandler explains, means seeing the big picture—stepping back and understanding the business purpose of a legal action.

  • News

    Verizon: May the Best Bid Win

    Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | October 25, 2017

    When Verizon Communications Inc. selects outside law firms, two factors weigh heavily in the decision-making process: cost and diversity.

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    CC Staff| October 25, 2017

    We pre­sent the most popular law firms that leave a paper trail about the work that they do for large American clients.

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    Working Together

    CC Staff| October 25, 2017

    Our annual look at which firms are getting the work from large companies.

  • News

    DOJ Reviewing What To Do With Financial Fraud Task Force

    Sue Reisinger | October 25, 2017

    The U.S. Department of Justice is considering major changes to the 8-year-old Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force as part of overall efforts to reduce unneeded regulation on business, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

  • Commentary

    What Does 'Reasonable' Mean Under the SEC’s New Pay Ratio Disclosure Rules?

    Laura R. Kuntz| October 25, 2017

    U.S. public companies, other than emerging growth and smaller reporting companies, are tackling their first pay ratio disclosures.

  • News

    Law Departments Are Adding Lawyers, Legal Ops While Cutting Budgets

    Stephanie Forshee | October 25, 2017

    A new report indicates that cost control continues to be a high priority in the law department.

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  • Contract, Labor & Employment Disputes Drive U.S. Litigation

    Sue Reisinger | October 25, 2017

    The 2017 Litigation Trends Annual Survey from Norton Rose Fulbright gathered feedback from more than 300 corporate counsel, mostly GCs.

  • News

    Hedge Fund Sues Bootmaker Over Board Election

    Tom McParland | October 24, 2017

    Marcato Capital Management on Monday sued the manufacturer of UGG boots, Deckers Outdoor Corp., in the Delaware Court of Chancery in a bid to force a vote on the hedge fund's board nominees and avoid more than $120 million in financial penalties against the company.

  • News

    Uber Faces Pay Discrimination Claims From Female Engineers

    Stephanie Forshee | October 24, 2017

    The already lengthy legal docket for embattled Uber Technologies Inc. is only continuing to grow, it seems.

  • Analysis

    Five Takeaways From New Trial Order in Apple v. Samsung

    Scott Graham | October 23, 2017

    The 2011 "trial of the century" is headed for a retrial in 2018 on design patent damages. Here's what we gleaned from Judge Lucy Koh's order.

  • Commentary

    What Not to Learn From Equifax: Five Big Lessons

    Craig A. Newman| October 23, 2017

    The Equifax data breach has been unlike any other. Its victims’ did not voluntarily provide their personal information to the company, nor did they have the ability to opt out.

  • News

    Bio-Rad Appeals $11 Million Verdict for Ousted General Counsel

    Sue Reisinger | October 23, 2017

    Former Bio-Rad GC Sanford Wadler won a whistleblower suit earlier this year against the company.

  • News

    LabCFTC Director Gives Next Steps for Fintech

    Stephanie Forshee | October 23, 2017

    The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has met with more than 100 fintech companies in recent months as part of an effort to share information…

  • News

    Do In-House Counsel Expect More From Firms?

    Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | October 23, 2017

    The answer to this question appears to be a resounding 'yes.'

  • News

    Facebook, Google and Twitter Spend Millions Lobbying as Russia Scrutiny Builds

    C. Ryan Barber | October 23, 2017

    Facebook, Google and Twitter spent a combined $7.14 million on lobbying in the three months ending Sept. 30,

  • Commentary

    Contingent Fee Litigation–A Low Risk Way to Enforce and Monetize Your Patents

    Lawrence K. Kolodney| October 23, 2017

    In-house counsel who seek to enforce patents rights—but are concerned about large upfront out-of-pocket attorney fees—should consider exploring contingent fee arrangements, which have become increasingly popular in patent litigation.

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  • News

    Focus on Cybersecurity in M&As Grows, With AI Companies Driving Activity

    Rhys Dipshan | October 23, 2017

    A MoFo survey found a growing awareness of cybersecurity due diligence as more companies look to acquire or merge with data-heavy targets.

  • Welcome to the New Corporate Counsel!

    Heather Nevitt | October 20, 2017

    Welcome to the new Corporate Counsel, part of the new law.com network! We’re excited to share improvements we’ve made to the way we present…

  • News

    Dow Claims Against Foreign Competitor, US Subsidiary to Proceed

    Tom McParland | October 20, 2017

    The Delaware Court of Chancery on Thursday ruled it lacked jurisdiction over foreign companies accused of stealing Dow Chemical's trade secrets for manufacturing paint polymers, but allowed claims to proceed against a Delaware subsidiary and its parent.

  • News

    Why Fintechs Want More Access to State Banking Regulators

    Stephanie Forshee | October 20, 2017

    In the financial technology space, companies and their lawyers are looking to have more conversations with regulators.

  • General Motors Agrees to $120M Ignition Switch Settlement With States

    Celia Ampel | October 19, 2017

    The settlement benefits the attorneys general of 49 states and the District of Columbia.

  • News

    Facebook, Twitter and Google Counsel to Testify Before Congress in Russia Investigation

    Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | October 19, 2017

    The companies' counsel will testify before U.S. Senate and House intelligence committees looking at Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

  • How In-House Counsel Handle Rogue Employees

    Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | October 18, 2017

    From the Association of Corporate Counsel's Annual Meeting, a look at how GCs keep employees from walking off with sensitive data.

  • News

    Google and Prosecutors Spar Over Sanctions in Foreign Data Case

    Ross Todd | October 18, 2017

    The federal judge overseeing Google Inc.’s fight with federal prosecutors over foreign-stored data expressed concerns Wednesday over the company’s continued refusal to comply with a search warrant in a criminal investigation.

  • 3 Things to Know About US Rep. Tom Marino, at Center of DEA Controversy

    Kristen Rasmussen | October 18, 2017

    Rep. Thomas Marino, R-Pennsylvania, withdrew his name for consideration as President Trump's drug czar, two days after a bombshell from The Washington Post/60 Minutes report about the congressman’s role as chief advocate for a 2016 federal law that weakened the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s control over opioid distributors. Here are a few things to know about the man at the center of the investigation.

  • Locking It Down and Keeping Watch: A 2017 Corporate and Law Firm Protection Guide

    Dan Panitz, Bruce (HB) Gordon and R Jason Straight| October 18, 2017

    Anyone aware of current business news cannot avoid the flood of high visibility hacking and IP intrusion/theft. The issues have grown so ubiquitous that it isn’t shocking to hear U.S. companies and government agencies suffered a record 1,093 data breaches in 2016 alone, a 40-percent increase from 2015.

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  • News

    Marriott Snags GC Rena Reiss From Hyatt

    Stephanie Forshee | October 18, 2017

    Reiss will be replacing Ed Ryan as Marriott's top lawyer.

  • News

    CSBS Announces Fintech Industry Advisory Panel

    Stephanie Forshee | October 18, 2017

    CSBS says that the panel is part of its effort to “modernize regulation of state banks, including financial technology firms.”

  • News

    Ex-Wiley Rein Partner Alex Azar Tops List to Be Next HHS Secretary

    Sue Reisinger | October 18, 2017

    Alex Azar II, a former Wiley Rein partner who served four years as general counsel of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the leading candidate to head the department, according to several accounts citing sources familiar with the matter.

  • News

    Exxon Lawyer Talks Kobe Steel, North Korea and Other Supply Chain Considerations

    Stephanie Forshee | October 18, 2017

    When it comes to Exxon's massive supply chain, associate GC Robert Johnson said that his company's attorneys are constantly facing new questions.

  • Ed Ryan, Marriott's General Counsel, Announces His Retirement

    Ian Lopez | October 17, 2017

    After 11 years at the helm of the hotel company's law department, Ryan plans to step down in December.

  • Boston Scientific Hires Boehringer Ingelheim's Head Litigator as New GC

    Kristen Rasmussen | October 17, 2017

    Medical device company Boston Scientific Corp. has appointed Desiree Ralls-Morrison its new general counsel.

  • How In-House Counsel Can Mitigate Digital Advertising Risks

    Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | October 17, 2017

    For many companies, a major piece of the marketing strategy now includes digital advertising. And while this offers an excellent tool for building a brand, there are a number of risks to consider. This is where in-house counsel have a major role to play in protecting the company.

  • News

    California, Ohio Extend Sanctions Against Wells Fargo Bank

    Sue Reisinger | October 17, 2017

    California State Treasurer John Chiang said Monday that he has decided to extend his state’s financial sanctions against Wells Fargo & Co. into a second year, while Ohio extended its sanctions another six months.

  • Here's What Health Care Lawyers Are Saying About Trump’s Latest ACA Moves

    Kristen Rasmussen | October 17, 2017

    Health care lawyers weigh in on two actions taken late last week by the Trump administration to start dismantling the Affordable Care Act.

  • Best Practices

    What In-House Counsel Are Doing to Prepare for the GDPR

    Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | October 17, 2017

    The EU's General Data Protection Regulation is set to go into effect in May 2018. How are legal departments preparing?

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  • What Brexit Could Mean for Passporting Fintechs in EEA

    Stephanie Forshee | October 17, 2017

    Brexit has put passporting companies in a "precarious position," and many uncertainties remain.

  • The IP Cons of Fan Conventions

    Leonard E. Marquez| October 16, 2017

    There are Cons for comics, movie and television franchises, toys and much more. However, there is a less seemly side of Cons—IP infringement.

  • Partnering With Procurement Can Bring New Ideas and Added Value to the Legal Team

    Nancy Jessen| October 16, 2017

    Two trends have emerged to motivate both legal and procurement to establish an effective partnership.

  • News

    US Supreme Court Rejects Case Challenging Google's Trademark as Generic

    Ross Todd | October 16, 2017

    The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a case challenging the registered trademark for the name of Google Inc.’s search engine.

  • At High Court, Just One IP Case That Matters

    Scott Graham | October 16, 2017

    After several IP-heavy seasons, the 2017 term at the U.S. Supreme Court looks to be a quiet one for intellectual property—with one big exception.

  • News

    Wells Fargo Picks New Compliance Officer From Barclays Amid $1 Billion in Litigation Costs

    Sue Reisinger | October 16, 2017

    Wells Fargo & Co. has named Michael Roemer, former group head of compliance for Barclays bank, as its new chief compliance officer even as it reported third-quarter revenue at least two percent below the same quarter a year ago in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

  • Expert Opinion

    Richard Susskind On In-House Lawyers Sharing Risks Through Fee Arrangements

    Stephanie Forshee | October 16, 2017

    Legal experts weigh in on bold predictions made by scholar Richard Susskind.

  • News

    SCOTUS Takes Up Microsoft Case on Email Privacy

    Tony Mauro | October 16, 2017

    In a case closely watched by the tech industry, the justices could unwind a Second Circuit decision that held data stored overseas is beyond the reach of U.S. law enforcement.

  • News

    Former ‘Payday Lending’ GC Convicted at Trial

    Stephanie Forshee | October 16, 2017

    Timothy Muir, former general counsel of AMG Services Inc., was found guilty Oct. 13 on 14 counts against him.

  • Q&A

    Transformative Leaders--Meet VMWare GC Amy Fliegelman Olli

    Molly Miller | October 15, 2017

    In early August Corporate Counsel announced the 2017 list of Transformative Leaders—those women general counsel who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership…

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  • News

    TRACE Matrix Re-evaluates Business Bribery Risk Across the Globe

    Rebekah Mintzer | October 13, 2017

    The anti-bribery standard setting organization has released its 2017 TRACE Bribery Risk Matrix.

  • In-House Counsel Hold Differing Views on Sex-Trafficking Bill

    Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | October 13, 2017

    The legislation is "horrible and counterproductive," said one chief legal officer.

  • News

    Pennsylvania Banking Regulators Remind Fintechs to Obtain Licensing

    Stephanie Forshee | October 13, 2017

    Pennsylvania wants to ensure financial technology companies don't skirt state regulations.

  • News

    CIGNA and Benefit Manager Sued for Alleged Med Equipment Overcharges

    Kristen Rasmussen | October 13, 2017

    A Texas resident has filed a federal lawsuit against Connecticut-based Cigna Health and Life Insurance Co. and one of its pharmacy benefit managers, CareCentrix Inc., charging they conspired to drive up the consumer costs of home patient care and durable medical equipment.

  • Inside Counsel Announces Transformative Leadership Award Winners

    Molly Miller | October 12, 2017

    In early August, Corporate Counsel announced the 2017 list of Transformative Leaders—those women general counsel who have demonstrated extraordinary…

  • Via Transportation GC on How Legal Looks at Regulatory Risks

    Stephanie Forshee | October 12, 2017

    Via Transportation's VP of legal affairs, Erin Abrams, said her company differs from some of its startup counterparts in that the legal department wants to work with regulators, not "smash through" their rules and regulations.

  • Why China Is Still A Challenge for In-House IP Counsel

    Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | October 12, 2017

    While on one hand the IP protection situation in China appears to have improved somewhat, plenty of obstacles remain for foreign companies that want to protect what's legally theirs in the country.

  • Investigations Into Alleged Surgery Double-Booking Highlight Hospitals’ Need for Compliance

    Kristen Rasmussen | October 12, 2017

    Federal and state officials reportedly are probing the scheduling practices of a prominent surgeon in New York, highlighting compliance issues facing teaching hospitals.

  • News

    UPDATED: Nike, Walmart, Intact Lawyers Offer Advice On Privacy by Design

    Stephanie Forshee | October 11, 2017

    In-house privacy counsel from several companies sounded off on their work during the Women, Influence and Power in Law conference on Wednesday.

  • Q&A

    Transformative Leaders: Meet Hyatt GC Rena Hozore Reiss

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 11, 2017

    Hyatt's GC shares her best leadership advice, why her role involves so much more than practicing law and how to build a thriving team culture.

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  • News

    Former Greenberg Traurig Partner Named as Acting HHS Secretary

    Kristen Rasmussen | October 11, 2017

    President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Eric Hargan will serve as HHS’ acting secretary, less than a week after the U.S. Senate confirmed him as deputy secretary, the agency’s No. 2 spot. His financial disclosure forms revealed his former clients and his income at the firm.

  • News

    Survey: Legal Departments Not Meeting L&E Budgets

    Rebekah Mintzer | October 11, 2017

    A new survey from Proskauer Rose shows how legal departments are handling labor and employment budgets and staffing.

  • White & Case Recruits Seoul Partner From Korean Conglomerate

    Anna Zhang | October 11, 2017

    Former Hyundai Heavy Industries general counsel Jun Hee Kim joins the U.S. firm as the fifth partner in Seoul.

  • Both Sides Ask Panel to Consolidate Equifax Suits in Atlanta Before Judge With King & Spalding Ties

    R. Robin McDonald | October 10, 2017

    Equifax’s King & Spalding counsel joined with some plaintiffs lawyers to ask the federal Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation to consolidate in Atlanta hundreds of cases that have been filed against the Atlanta-based credit bureau and assign them to a judge with King & Spalding ties.

  • Q&A

    Transformative Leaders: Meet KBC Group GC Saskia Mermans

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    KBC Group GC Saskia Mermans reveals why she doesn't believe in looking back and the importance of choosing a role that plays to your personal strengths.

  • Q&A

    Transformative Leaders: Meet BEFIMMO GC Aminata Kaké

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    BEFIMMO GC Amnata Kaké talks about her contributions during the financial crisis, staying calm under permanent pressure and how to think and act bigger.

  • News

    Legal Chiefs’ Total Compensation Up Four Percent From Last Year, Report Says

    Rebekah Mintzer | October 10, 2017

    Pay packages are getting bigger for in-house legal leaders at companies in most revenue categories, according to a new report from Equilar and BarkerGilmore.

  • Q&A

    Transformative Leaders: Meet AngloGold Ashanti Executive Ria Sanz

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    AngloGold Ashanti's EVP and GC reveals why asking for help is a sign of strength, why mentorship matters and the contribution she'd most like to be remembered for.

  • Q&A

    Transformative Leaders: Meet Visa GC Kelly Mahon Tullier

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    Visa EVP and GC Kelly Mahon Tullier reflects on the true meaning of leadership.

  • News

    David Nosal's Anti-Hacking Conviction Stands as U.S. Supreme Court Denies Cert

    Ross Todd | October 10, 2017

    Former Korn/Ferry International executive recruiter David Nosal has reached the end of the road in his attempt to overturn his criminal conviction under…

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  • Q&A

    Transformative Leaders: Meet Willis Towers Watson GC Tina Rhodes

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    Willis Towers Watson GC Tina Rhodes talks about what she wishes she'd known before becoming a GC and why you cannot provide legal advice in a vacuum.

  • Event

    Transformative Leaders: Meet Itochu Executive Mitsuru Claire Chino

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    Itochu Executive Mitsuru Claire Chino shares what it means to be proactive as a leader — and why it's so important.

  • Event

    Transformative Leaders: Meet Telstra Group GC Carmel Mulhern

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    Telstra Group GC Carmel Mulhern shares why diversity breeds success, how to create a great employee experience and her best advice for women leaders.

  • Event

    Tranformative Leaders: Meet Santa Fe Group GC Janet McCarthy

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    Santa Fe Group GC Janet McCarthy talks about loneliness in leadership and how to add value to every communication that crosses your desk.

  • Event

    Transformative Leaders: Meet Zurich Argentina GC Juliana Marra

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    Zurich Argentina GC Juliana Marra shares why leaders must develop soft skills to be effective, and the importance of building a world-class team.

  • Event

    Transformative Leaders: Meet ING General Counsel Marcy Cohen

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    ING General Counsel Marcy Cohen talks about innovation, the importance of collaboration and building an authentic team.

  • Event

    Transformative Leaders: Meet BBVA GC Paloma Del Val Tolsana

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    BBVA GC Paloma Del Val Tolsana reveals her top leadership advice and the one thing she wishes she'd known before becoming a General Counsel.

  • Event

    Transformative Leaders: Meet J.M. Smucker GC Jeanette Knudsen

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    J.M. Smucker GC Jeanette Knudsen reveals why collaborative relationships are key and the importance of distinguishing between legal and business advice.

  • Event

    Transformative Leaders: Meet Scoular Co GC Megan Belcher

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    Scoular Co GC Megan Belcher talks about avoiding the paralysis of perfectionism and finding areas where you can have the greatest impact.

  • Suit Against UnitedHealth is Tossed by Federal Judge, but DOJ Gets Second Shot

    Kristen Rasmussen | October 10, 2017

    A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. government's lawsuit alleging that UnitedHealth Group Inc. violated the False Claims Act by receiving inflated payments based on inaccurate information about the health status of Medicare beneficiaries in California. But he gave the government until Friday to amend the complaint.

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  • What Could Equifax CLO John Kelley Have Done Differently?

    Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | October 10, 2017

    John Kelley, CLO of Equifax, has found himself at the center of the controversy surrounding the recent massive data breach at the company.

  • Event

    Transformative Leaders: Meet Paypal Legal Officer Louise Pentland

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    Paypal Legal Officer Louise Pentland shares why questioning is critical for innovation and the contribution she most wants to be remembered for.

  • Q&A

    Transformative Leaders: Meet Nina Macpherson, CLO of Ericsson

    Inside Counsel Staff| October 10, 2017

    The Transformative Leadership Awards kick off this evening in Washington, D.C. to honor women general counsel around the world. In early August, Corporate…

  • News

    Anne Madden Wheels and Deals Way Into Honeywell GC Position

    Sue Reisinger | October 09, 2017

    Honeywell International Inc. wants to see if Anne Madden can turn her deal making magic into an equal amount of success as its new general counsel. Madden…

  • News

    Apple's Bruce Sewell: 'I'm Done With Being a GC'

    Stephanie Forshee | October 09, 2017

    Sewell, whose departure from Apple was announced last week, reflected on the company's evolving legal department, iPhone privacy controversies and "The Cellphone Wars."

  • News

    Calithera BioSciences Hires Industry Vet as New SVP/GC

    Kristen Rasmussen | October 09, 2017

    Calithera BioSciences Inc. has hired Sumita Ray as senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer. Ray’s practice will focus on U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulatory law, global health care and compliance, brand support and product launches, collaborations and alliances.

  • Analysis

    Legal Operations Directors Are Here, and They’re Vital, Say GCs

    David Ruiz | October 09, 2017

    The chief of staff or legal operations director role can be crucial for in-house legal departments that want to streamline processes and focus on the work that matters.

  • Startup Culture Is No Excuse for an Abusive Culture

    Shon Ramey| October 06, 2017

    The details in a widely read New York Times article about a Silicon Valley startup Upload were frankly lurid. But in an era in which such scandals seem to be commonplace in the tech world, the root cause has never been clearer.

  • News

    A Tough Week for Banks Hounded by Scandals and Politics

    Sue Reisinger | October 05, 2017

    Wells Fargo, Societe Generale and others haven't had it easy this week.

  • News

    Keeping up With Counsel: Inside Wolters Kluwer’s Cybersecurity Management App

    Rhys Dipshan | October 05, 2017

    The Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Application looks to automate the creation and tracking of cybersecurity questionnaires and remediation’s plans in a bid to mitigate law firm cyber risk.

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