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General counsel put in spotlight of the opioid crisis

State gc could be earning up to ten times her $130k salary in private sector, but says she is happy helping people in midst of opioid epidemic.

From chief of legal to head of business strategy

Consistent with trends of law towards business, HP taps top lawyer to develop business and strategy.

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Among the new positions being parcleled out this week is bubbled wrap company Sealed Air's new general counsel appointment.

Management skills trumps traditional legal prowess says report

New report reveals average salaries, confirms gender differences and highlights management skills trump legal prowess.

Law departments increasing spending but reducing cost

New report suggests law departments increasing spending but still pursuing reduced costs and enhanced operational efficiency.

Blockchain needs legal and multi-stakeholder dialogue

New WTO publication analyses Blockchain, sees IP benefits but flags legal issues needing addressed through stakeholder dialogue.

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The new cat's whiskers at Petco jumps on board, while some other gcs seek pastures new.

Judicial review Deliveroos ruling on gig economy

Gig workers face human rights legal challenge over workers' rights.

Arbitration can be both hit and myth

General counsel should maybe be wary, as AAA publishes white paper to flag myths surrounding a growing trend.

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Chinese insurance firm appoints general counsel to build international profile.

Whistleblower cases end rather badly…for the whistleblower

81% of whistleblowers find negative impacts as a result of whistleblowing faccording to new Australian research.

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Headlining a trio of the changes this week is Tesla, which loses a legal leader to a start-up just as the action with SEC heats up.

Newspaper finds veteran legal counsel at heart of Google scandal

A scandal that engulfed Google had a veteran Silicon Valley corporate counsel at the heart of it all, says New York Times.

Chief legal officers report higher expectations thrust on departments

Survey reflects challenges faced by law department leaders, as growing expectations create challenges and strategies.

BCLP launches division to support In-house counsel

New combined legal operations consultancy division brings together teams on both sides of the Atlantic to support In-house legal teams.

Legal and regulatory firefighting at Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs has been slammed for “inexcusable” behaviour in its work for Malaysian investment fund 1MDB. Multi-jurisdiction legal and regulatory issues now arise

Around the house

A weekly round-up of moves around the globe.

Will banking trends in Australia go global?

How - and where - businesses and individuals access venture capital impacts legal services.

Luxury elite join forces in New York for first summit

A galaxy of luxury star brand general counsel are heading for New York to talk law, tech, cyber and sustainability at the inaugural Luxury Law Summit in the city.

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