Corporate Counsel

DXC Technology Legal Chief Matthew Fawcett's Pay Climbs to $4.7M, Fueled by Stock Awards

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:44:22 EST

The executive vice president's equity-heavy raise comes as the Virginia-based IT giant pushes into AI platforms despite a slight dip in fiscal 2026 revenue

AI Adoption Among General Counsels Accelerates, Even as Risks Mount

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:29:58 EST

CSC's annual General Counsel Barometer finds corporate legal departments embracing artificial intelligence at a faster clip, but fewer than one in 10 say all their global entities are fully compliant with applicable regulations.

PBS Elevates 26-Year Veteran to CLO as Public Broadcaster Navigates Change

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:30:59 EST

“Some of the legal issues that we look at and support our internal clients in obviously have changed, she said. “We look at streaming, we look at distribution on different platforms, but what hasn't changed is that at the core of everything we do is our service to the American public and our service to our member stations, CLO Jill Patrone said in an interview.

'The Wave Is Coming': Silent AI Presents New Threats in Insurance Litigation

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:02:24 EST

Insurers are trying to preempt this new kind of risk by putting additional and broader exclusions into traditional policies, said Hinshaw & Culberston partner Scott Seaman.

SCOTUS Ruling, Federal Focus on DEI Fueling Reverse Bias Claims, Lawyers Say

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:56:28 EST

A recent lawsuit by a Delta Air Lines employee alleges the carrier's diversity, equity and inclusion program advanced unqualified minorities and failed to hold them to the same safety standards demanded of white workers.

Compliance Hiring Set Sights on AI Governance Skills in Coming Years

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:23:31 EST

Diligent's Global State of Legal Entity Compliance 2026 report finds that senior compliance professionals will likely seek out AI governance and tech literacy skills from new talent over the next three years.

Boards Want Faster Answers on Legal Risk, but Many Legal Teams Are Still Working From Spreadsheets

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:45:01 EST

“Because the systems are so siloed, firms or legal departments typically rely on more manual tools to do the analysis, like spreadsheets, said one CEO. “Spreadsheets can be very prone to error because they lack auditing capabilities.

Diversity Lab Closes After FTC Investigation

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:15:43 EST

As part of the dissolution, Diversity Lab will shut down all its systems, including eliminating or destroying any client data it had stored on the hundreds of law firms and legal departments that it worked with.

Illinois New NICU-Leave Law Signals Growing State Push to Expand Worker Protections

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:11:00 EST

Illinois is only the second state to pass a law establishing NICU leave. The other such law, which took effect in Colorado in January, is even more expansive, allowing for up to 12 weeks of leave.

EEOC Taps State Department Veteran Heather Olowski as Agency's Top Lawyer

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:04:21 EST

Olowski, who spent more than a decade at the State Department, will lead the Office of Legal Counsel as the agency undergoes a significant shift in its enforcement priorities under Chair Andrea Lucas.

A Flurry of Activity at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:08 EST

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been especially busy this spring proposing to relax its disclosure regulations for initial public offerings, eliminate its reporting requirements regarding a company's footprint on climate change and allow companies to opt out of quarterly reporting in favor of semiannual disclosures.

CFTC Joins SEC in Allowing Settling Defendants to Deny Allegations

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:41:24 EST

Removing the gag rule gives the CFTC "more flexibility" in settling enforcement actions with companies, will enable the agency to better structure settlements and could hasten the return of money to investors, the commission said.

Gigapower Taps Cable One Veteran as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:23:15 EST

Jonathan Mullen, who brings more than two decades of legal and corporate leadership experience, succeeds Thomas Grace, who left the role in March after four years.

Summize's GC Talks About Legal Teams Becoming Business Leaders, Not Bottlenecks

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:36:22 EST

In a Q&A, Lexi Lutz discussed how AI is changing expectations for in-house lawyers and why legal teams who wait on the sidelines risk falling behind.

Tennessee Takes Two-Pronged Approach on Employee Noncompetes

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:48:33 EST

Tennessee recently passed a law banning noncompete agreements for workers making less than $70,000 per year while making them easier to enforce against workers who earn above that threshold, a contrast with other states that have banned or sharply restricted noncompetes across the board.

Meta Loses Legal Fight Against Tougher EU Antitrust Rules

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:45:59 EST

The decision, which marks a loss for Freshfields, adds to a long list of losses for tech giants in their fight against new EU digital regulations.

Traevena Byrd Tapped as General Counsel of George Washington University

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:43 EST

The American University VP and GC is set to join GW, the largest private university in Washington, D.C., this summer.

LoanDepot Merges Top Legal and Risk Functions, Elevates Joseph Grassi

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:19:15 EST

The Irvine, California-based mortgage lender tapped its chief risk officer to absorb oversight of legal strategy and corporate governance as the company works to streamline operations and return to profitability.

The Growing Pay Gap: Why Legal Chiefs Are Outpacing the In-House Ranks

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:11:31 EST

"I think they're delving into risk, strategy, growth and compliance, and perhaps the people below them are more subject matter experts until they get to the mid to higher levels," said PJ Harari, a partner of in-house recruiting at Major, Lindsey & Africa.

Florida Becomes 1st State to Sue OpenAI. Lawyers Say It Won't Be the Last

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:29:09 EST

"This is a major event in the regulation of AI," said Berger Singerman partner Alejandro Miyar, who is not involved in the case. "There has been a lot of discussion about how it should be regulated. Not a lot of people have done it."

Longtime Lawyer for Media Mogul Barry Diller Sees Pay Rise 40% Ahead of Departure

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:31:58 EST

Diller's IAC changed its name to People Inc. in April and will consolidate corporate functions, eliminating the chief legal officer role held by Kendall Handler and that of another C-suite executive.

Veto of Maine Data Center Moratorium Bill Carries Lessons for Developers

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:30:09 EST

As demand for data centers to power AI has exploded, developers have met opposition from officials and community groups concerned about their impact on electricity prices, water and quality of life. Maine is one of more than a dozen states to consider some form of moratorium.

Angeion Group Appoints Bill Carter as CEO, Replacing Founder Steven Weisbrot

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:59:59 EST

Carter, formerly CEO of American Lawyer Media, is stepping into the role as Weisbrot transitions to an executive chair position. The leadership change was established as part of private equity firm Renovus Capital Partner's 2024 majority investment into Angeion.

LawVu Launches Updated AI Workspace for In-House Teams

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:59:59 EST

New features include a self-service agentic workflow builder, AI-powered triage and new drafting capabilities.

Disney Dealmaker Jim Kapenstein Joins Starz as Chief Legal and Strategy Officer

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:20:05 EST

The veteran entertainment lawyer, who spent nearly three decades at Disney shepherding marquee acquisitions including 21st Century Fox, Hulu and Marvel, succeeds general counsel Audrey Lee, who retired in May.

Ollie's Taps Children's Place Top Lawyer as Legal Chief

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:45:46 EST

Jared Shure will join the discount retailer on June 1 and report directly to President and CEO Eric van der Valk, taking responsibility for the company's legal, compliance and corporate governance functions while working closely with the board and senior leadership team.

Oliver Wyman Promotes 15-Year Company Veteran to General Counsel

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:45:42 EST

Andrew Bainbridge succeeds long-serving top lawyer Paula McGlarry, taking the helm of the legal and compliance operations for the global consulting giant.

CFTC Opens Door to Crypto Perpetual Futures in US

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:32:20 EST

Unlike traditional futures contracts, perpetual futures have no fixed expiration date, allowing investors to hold onto positions indefinitely. Perps offer around-the-clock trading and are highly leveraged, sometimes allowing investors to trade up to 100 times the amount of money they invested.

Lawsuits Over Keurig's 'Recyclable' Claims Reflect Mounting Trend

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:01:30 EST

The lawsuits are part of a broader trend in litigation, where companies are accused of "greenwashing," or misleading consumers about a company's efforts to protect the environment.

Private Equity Giant Carlyle Group Hires Former CIA Legal Chief

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:37:42 EST

Kate Heinzelman, who has served under Democratic and Republican administrations, will succeed Jeffrey Ferguson, who is retiring after 27 years as Carlyle's general counsel

How Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical on AI Impacts Board Governance

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:21:32 EST

Corporate boards shouldn't view the Encyclical as sending an anti-technology message. Rather, they should view it as encouraging values-centered discussions between governance and management on AI deployment strategies.

Stuck in Legal: Why Your Contract Metrics Are Lying to You

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:57:31 EST

There is a phrase that shows up in almost every company, in almost every deal: “It's stuck in Legal. It sounds plausible. It is often wrong. And more importantly, it is usually unprovable—because most companies do not measure contract speed in a way that could confirm or refute it.

Industrializing Without Losing the Soul: What AI Changes and What It Cannot Replace

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:42:59 EST

The question for organizations has matured from whether AI can generate a particular work product to whether the correct questions are being asked, how to channel its abundance into valuable work, and whether the result can be trusted.

Chevron Names Scott Keller General Counsel, Sets Up Succession for Retiring CLO and GC Hewitt Pate

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:12:55 EST

Scott Keller, a prominent appellate lawyer and former Texas Solicitor General, will join the oil giant as general counsel on July 1 before ascending to the top legal post when R. Hewitt Pate steps down in mid-2027.

'Shadow' AI Risk of Personal Data Exposure Haunts C-Suites, Boards

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:07:41 EST

Experts warn that employees using unauthorized AI bypass IT firewalls risk exposing a company's most sensitive data, as CB Financial Services learned after an employee using a "shadow AI" app accidentally disclosed customer names, social security numbers and dates of birth.

Reversing IP Litigation Trend, Federal Appeals Court Reinstates $82 Million Verdict Against Ford, Orders New Trial

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:06:28 EST

In Versata Software v. Ford Motor, the Federal Circuit held that trade secret plaintiffs may seek unjust enrichment damages based on a defendant's gains from misappropriated technology, not just the cost of a licensing deal. The court reinstated an $82 million jury verdict and ordered a new trial, potentially exposing Ford Motor Co. to up to $1 billion in additional damages.

Pharma's Deal Boom Is Fueling Demand for M&A Lawyers

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:54:34 EST

Many large pharmaceutical companies are increasingly turning to acquisitions rather than relying solely on internal research and development efforts to build their drug pipelines. That shift is shaping what legal departments need from their lawyers, said Beth Long, managing partner of the Philadelphia office of Major, Lindsey & Africa.

SEC Moves to Scrap Biden-Era Climate Disclosure Rule

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:40:59 EST

The rule would have mandated broad disclosures of climate-related information in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including board oversight of climate issues, internal carbon pricing and financial effects from severe weather events.

Legal Battles Shaping Over Data Centers: Here's What to Expect

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:22:05 EST

"To some extent that's the truth about the data centers," attorney Stuart Lieberman said. "Nobody wants them, and yet everybody wants to use ChatGPT."

Wendy Cassity, CLO of Freight Giant XPO, Plans June Exit

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:08:57 EST

The CLO and corporate secretary of the Greenwich, Connecticut-based freight transportation company will leave on or about June 18, the company disclosed in a recent securities filing.

Target Taps Former Kimberly-Clark Legal Chief as New CLO

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:02:36 EST

Grant McGee succeeds Amy Tu, who was among two Target executives ousted last June.

Legal Ops Has a New AI Mandate: Show the Money

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:44:25 EST

For Alyse Wilkinson, senior director and certified risk manager at WSP, ROI has to speak the language of the business. She said her team used AI prompts to help the CFO find legal spend data more quickly.

Amid Flurry of FDA Warning Letters, Failure to Plan Is Prescription for Pain, Attorneys Say

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:32:14 EST

"I hate to be rudimentary for those who've been in this business for a long time, but I often have clients that don't understand that FDA enforcement...is law enforcement," said attorney David Graham.

Sony Music's Longtime General Counsel Julie Swidler to Exit After 18 Years

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:56:16 EST

Swidler, who has helmed the company's global business, legal and governmental affairs since 2008, departs as Sony Music closes out a record-breaking fiscal year.

AAA's New VP of AI Governance Talks Common Tech Policy Missteps

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:47:46 EST

The American Arbitration Association's newly appointed vice president of AI governance and integration lead Jennifer Reeves discusses why some organizations are falling short in how they execute AI policy.

Q&A: How Cox Enterprises' Chief Legal Officer Is Tackling AI and Regulatory Changes

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:34:08 EST

"In the world we're living in, a lot of people are more focused on certain things than others. I have to stay abreast of the variety of issues, because so many different issues hit different sectors of my business," Cox Enterprises Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Hightower told Law.com.

Want Your AI Governance to Work Better? Bring in Legal at the Start

Wed, 27 May 2026 16:27:17 EST

“What you're really doing is protecting the company from losses, a privacy executive at a global automotive company said in the report. “And it's hard to document that. If you're doing your job effectively, there's no huge litigation. But how do you show the absence of something?

EPA's Forever Chemical Rollback Complicates Compliance, Regulatory Lawyers Say

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:47:08 EST

Industry eschews uncertainty, said Armstrong Teasdale partner Tim Bergère. And what the Trump administration is doing is, they're creating some uncertainty among the regulated community."

Legal Professionals Increasingly See AI as a Job Generator

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:29:59 EST

Ironclad's 2026 State of AI in Legal report finds that many legal professionals have an optimistic outlook on AI's impact on the job market despite the uncertainty around AI's long-term impact on employment in the U.S.