Corporate counsel

APPOINTMENTS

Around the House: lawyers secure top roles at AXA XL and Coinbase

This week's in-house moves include Facebook deputy GC Paul Grewal taking a cryptocurrency role and former Lloyd's GC Sean McGovern becoming a CEO

FEES AND BILLING

Discounting rises to levels normally only seen in year end as proportion of US matters using flexible fees reaches double figures

COMMENTARY

Ben Bruton reflects on how general counsel are responding to the Covid-19 pandemic

PRIVACY

Only 31% of GCs say their organisations are prepared for CCPA and other privacy laws

APPOINTMENTS

Our latest in-house appointments round-up also sees tobacco giant Philip Morris International secure a new GC and SVP

PRIVACY

Linklaters analysis shows 66% rise in notifications over the past year despite fall in the UK

IN-HOUSE SALARIES

In-house lawyers at healthcare and tech firms most likely to move; gender pay gap continues, especially at senior levels

COMMENTARY

Paul Gilbert argues a new approach is needed to persuade lawyers to adopt new technology, however brilliant it is

APPOINTMENTS

Our latest in-house appointments round-up also sees CLOC appoint an executive director

COMMENTARY

Eight insurers are participating as guidance is sought on Covid-19's impact on policies, report Benjamin Lyon and Katie Power