Corporate Counsel

Specialty AI Insurance Emerges as Key Tool to Tamp Down Risk

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:50:52 EST

“As AI incidents surge and insurers increasingly add AI exclusions to traditional policies, companies face growing exposure to legal, financial and regulatory fallout from algorithmic failures," said Alissa Lugo, a senior director analyst at Gartner.

Meta and Google's Trial Loss Suggests Product Design Is Big Tech's Achilles' Heel

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:45:48 EST

Rather than shielding themselves with their standard free speech and Section 230 defenses, Meta and Google found themselves having to defend specific design features of their social media platforms.

Auto Dealer Accused of Sales Tricks Strikes $78M Deal With Regulators

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:28:11 EST

The Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General's Office accuse Lindsay Automotive Group of advertising rock-bottom prices that car buyers would later learn had all sorts of strings attached.

Ninth Circuit Ruling Could Open New Legal Line of Attack on Drugmakers

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:04:52 EST

In a reversal, the appellate court allowed a hospital system to go forward with an unusual False Claims Act lawsuit accusing a group of drugmakers of overcharging a federal drug discount program.

Tripadvisor CLO Books Exit as Activist Investor Gains Clout

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:05:28 EST

A regulatory filing says Seth Kalvert, the legal chief for 15 years, will depart next month, but it doesn't say why.

‘Seminal Cases'? Appeals Courts Confront Fake Cites in Wave of AI-Related Sanctions Orders

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:56:49 EST

For court watchers, the recent rulings raise questions about whether sanctions alone can deter the problem—and offer an early glimpse of the case law that may develop around artificial intelligence use in brief writing.

Boston Fed's Top Lawyer Joins Credit Union Giant as CLO

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:12:33 EST

Steven Wright is jumping aboard First Technology Federal Credit Union, which recently completed a merger that made it the nation's fifth-largest credit union.

Suits Against Tempus AI Test Legal Lines for Mining Genetic Data

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:37:17 EST

The legal pressure on Tempus—which uses its massive trove of genetic information to train AI algorithms used in patient care—comes amid growing national concern over the commoditization of DNA data.

FinCEN Proposes Whistleblower Program With Awards Up to 30%

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:23:27 EST

Those exposing money laundering would be guaranteed at least 10% of collected penalties.

AXA Hires Former Company Secretary as General Counsel

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:05:21 EST

The insurer has moved to fill a gap in its legal leadership, turning to a familiar face with 12 years of prior AXA experience.

AIG GC Maxed Out Bonus, 'Significantly Exceeded Expectations' in '25

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:54:35 EST

Rose Marie Glazer received a $3 million short-term incentive award. That was 200% of her target, the highest percentage permitted under the plan.

Siemens USA Promotes 15-Year Company Vet to GC

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:35:50 EST

Skip Lockard's elevation to general counsel marks at least his fifth promotion since he joined Siemens USA as senior counsel for litigation in 2011.

FTC Endorses Florida Supreme Court's Move to Ease ABA's Grip over Bar Admissions

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:56:47 EST

The agency's staff said the ABA's standards for law school accreditation "impose an elitist model of legal education, driving up the cost of legal education and thereby limiting the supply of lawyers."

It's Not Over: The Law Lesson Behind EEOC's $15M Recovery

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:13:14 EST

The large volume of employee suits over mandatory vaccine policies show the importance of trying hard to accommodate workers' disabilities, rather than firing them, said Amanda Fugazy, an employment lawyer at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole in New York.

DOJ Rebukes State AGs' Improper Disclosure of Confidential HPE-Juniper Data

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:27:03 EST

"Although the harm caused by the States' improper disclosure is largely irreparable, the Court should enforce its Protective Order to show that the violation will not be tolerated and to mitigate further harm," U.S. Department of Justice attorneys wrote in a joint letter after state attorneys general mistakenly filed highly confidential materials on the public docket regarding Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.'s acquisition of Juniper Networks and HPE's nonpublic communications.

Heist Highlights Need for US Oversight of Art Market, Anti-Money Laundering Experts Say

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:50:46 EST

The U.S. art and antiquities markets, despite being the largest in the world, are largely unprotected from money laundering risks, said financial transparency advocates.

FTC Zings OkCupid Over Mismatch Between Privacy Policy and Actual Practices

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:31:34 EST

A settlement unveiled Monday bars the company from misrepresenting its privacy practices and leaves the door open for civil penalties.

Clients' AFA Requests Are on the Rise. But Many Revert to Hourly Billing

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:30:45 EST

Not every firm currently is well placed to use alternative fee arrangements to drive profitability, one market watcher observed.

Call for Nominations: Corporate Counsel's Best Legal Departments 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:09:33 EST

It is that time of year again! We are excited to again begin the process to honor in-house legal departments and legal department leaders in our Best Legal Departments issue.

Crash Victim Families Lose Appeal to Revive Criminal Case Against Boeing

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:15:12 EST

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit declined to set aside a non-prosecution agreement between the DOJ and Boeing that ended the government's criminal investigation.

Game Over for Investors Suing Warner Bros. Over Failed NBA Broadcast Talks

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:01:37 EST

U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla for the Southern District of New York found that Warner Bros. had disclosed "all material facts" for its negotiations over the rights to broadcast National Basketball Association games, rejecting claims of misleading investors on the chances of securing the rights.

Legal Impact of 2 Social Media Verdicts: 'A Road Map to Beating the Big Tech Companies'

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:50 EST

Last week's $375 million verdict against Meta Platforms in New Mexico, and $6 million jury award against Meta and YouTube, owned by Google, were the first to use new legal theories to blame social media on harm to children.

Boeing Workers Seeking Pay for Time Spent on Shuttle Buses Are Latest to Test Bounds of 88-Year-Old Law

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:55:48 EST

"It's unfortunate the laws are so complicated," said Anne Lofaso, an attorney and labor professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Report Probes What Is Driving a Rapid Rise in Data Breach Suits and Web Tracking Settlements

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:04:15 EST

A new report by Baker & Hostetler records an increase in both data breach class actions and resolution of web tracking and pixel cases through settlement in 2025.

NFL Hires Veteran Fox Sports Lawyer Ahead of Likely Renegotiation of $110B Media Rights Package

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:56:56 EST

During her two decades at Fox, Claudia Teran negotiated rights deals with the NFL, Major League Baseball and WWE.

Legal Department Infighting Breaks Out Between AI Doubters and Devotees

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:56:49 EST

A new survey of 242 legal professionals found that 42% of respondents have little to no trust in AI-generated legal work.

SEC Staff Cuts Risk Undermining Agency Mission, GAO Report Finds

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:38:56 EST

All “mission-critical SEC divisions lost at least 12% of its employees last fiscal year, the U.S. Government Accountability Office reported March 27.

Buffalo Bills Hand GC Post to Early-Career Lawyer Who's Made Herself 'Incredible Resource'

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:19:00 EST

Toni Cannady has been deeply involved in legal work for the team's new, $2.2 billion stadium, which opens this year.

More External GC Hires Aren't Working Out, Highlighting Flaws in How Companies Conduct Searches, Onboard Talent

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:07:53 EST

"Culture fit can be a catchall that is actually unhelpful,” said Cynthia Dow, a senior leader at the executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates.

Pentagon Continues to Deem Anthropic 'Supply-Chain Risk' Even After Preliminary Injunction

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:45:16 EST

Social media comments from a Pentagon official suggest the U.S. Department of Justice will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to review whether a San Francisco federal judge erred in her preliminary injunction order blocking the Trump administration from designating artificial intelligence developer Anthropic a "supply-chain risk to national security" while the litigation plays out.

Eli Lilly Challenges False Claims Act at Supreme Court After $183M Verdict

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:21:45 EST

"The Constitution does not permit prosecution by private vigilantes," Eli Lilly wrote, challenging False Claims Act provisions that have allowed individuals to sue over fraudulent billing to the government since the Civil War.

OpenAI's Sora Shutdown Scuttles $1B Disney Deal, Raising ‘Slow-Roll' Suspicions

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:25:16 EST

Legal experts say the sudden collapse of the high-profile partnership highlights the risks of “light agreements and the shifting priorities of OpenAI, which is eyeing a 2026 IPO.

'The Pressure Is On': Activist Shareholders Rev Up to Make Heads Roll

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:10:57 EST

"For legal teams, the environment demands a real-time posture. It's not enough to prepare once a year," said Kilian Moote, a strategist at the governance consulting firm Georgeson.

Judge Dismisses X Corp.'s Antitrust Claim Over Alleged Advertising Boycott

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:51:43 EST

The court found X did not prove international defendants Shell International, Lego A/S, Nestle S.A., and Orsted Services were involved in the alleged boycott and dismissed the claims against them without prejudice due to lack of personal jurisdiction.

Lockheed Martin Legal Chief Earns Nearly $13M in First Year

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:51:05 EST

Kevin O'Connor joined the defense contracting giant from Carrier, where he was legal chief for five years.

FDA Crackdown Puts Pressure on GLP-1 Compounders, Telehealth Providers

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:17:21 EST

President Donald Trump's administration may see cracking down on compounded products as part of a strategy to get brand-name manufacturers to offer their products directly to consumers at lower cost.

When Governments Become Supply Chain Disruptors: A New Agenda for Legal, Compliance and Risk

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:58:17 EST

When new tariffs are imposed or sanctions are expanded, the first calls often go to the general counsel. Boards want to understand exposure. The business needs clarity on continuity. In certain cases, regulators demand answers. What was once viewed as a compliance screening issue can quickly escalate into a governance and operational challenge.

Judge Blocks Pentagon From Branding Anthropic a Supply Chain Risk

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:11:51 EST

“Nothing in the governing statute supports the Orwellian notion that an American company may be branded a potential adversary and saboteur of the U.S. for expressing disagreement with the government, federal Judge Rita Lin wrote in her ruling.

Why the Modern GC Must Think Like a CEO

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:01:39 EST

Lawyers aiming for the top legal seat need to understand this: the job isn't about great legal advice anymore. It's about showing you're one of the strongest business leaders in the company who also happens to have a law degree.

State Age-Appropriate Website Design Laws Pick Up Steam

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:52:02 EST

"All of these companies need ... to figure out whether or not they're covered by these age-appropriate design codes. I think there are some people who are going to be shocked that they fall under them," said Nerissa Coyle McGinn, a partner at Loeb & Loeb.

Nexstar-Tegna Merger May Still Go Before Full FCC, Carr Says

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:49:14 EST

Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez remained skeptical as to whether Carr will bring the issue before a commission vote and whether it would happen within a reasonable time frame.

Capital One GC's Pay Doubles After $35B Discover Purchase Closes

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:21:04 EST

Mathew Cooper, Capital One's legal chief since 2018, took on the additional title "president of Discover integration" last spring.

What Litigation Readiness Looks Like When Legal, IT and Security Align: 5 Best Practices for In-House Teams Under Pressure

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:23:44 EST

When legal, IT, and security operate in silos, response becomes reactive and stressful. When they operate as a coordinated system, decisions happen faster, risks surface earlier, and outcomes become more predictable. As data volumes grow and scrutiny increases, this alignment is no longer optional, it defines modern litigation readiness.

Antitrust Litigation Against Major Brokerages Can Largely Move Forward, Fed. Judge in Chicago Rules

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:13:02 EST

Major real estate firms will have to face claims that their commission practices drove up home prices across the nation, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois said this week.

Denver Airport GC Sues City, Says He's Being Forced Out for Pushing Back Against Mayor's Office

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:01:28 EST

Everett Martinez, who's led the airport's 18-person team since 2022, says he raised concerns about the propriety of a city land swap and about how the city sought to justify refusing to grant a lease to Key Lime Air, a contractor for U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement.

Relativity's IPO Gamble: Can It Succeed Where Many Legal Tech Companies Have Struggled?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:23:48 EST

Despite a volatile stock market and the scandals and struggles of public legal tech companies, Relativity may be well positioned for an IPO—if it can overcome some detrimental perceptions.

Trump's Orders Drive Rapid Changes at Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:30:28 EST

When the Trump administration reentered office, it made clear that it viewed the NRC as the main impediment to nuclear growth and sought to revamp the agency.

NAACP Taps Former DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clarke as General Counsel

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:24:34 EST

“We are seeing this Justice Department fully abandon its commitment to full and fair enforcement of our civil rights laws, said Clarke. “The NAACP will be stepping into the breach and leveraging mass impact litigation as a way to stand up for vulnerable communities across our country.

New York Settlement, Federal Guidance Highlight Danger of 'Ghost Networks'

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:03:58 EST

New York Attorney General Letitia James last month reached a $2.5 million settlement with EmblemHealth over claims that the insurer falsely advertised networks of mental health providers who were not really available, the latest of several similar settlements over so-called “ghost networks.

Dropbox's Legal Chief Nearly Became 'Six Million Dollar Man' in 2025

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:03:07 EST

William Yoon, who succeeded Dropbox veteran Bart Volkmer, earned $5.9 million in his first nine months as legal chief.

The Importance of Joy in Dark Times

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:36:04 EST

According to well-being science, giving ourselves and each other permission to experience moments of joy in dark times is essential: Positive emotions are an engine of resilience.