Greg Andrews

Greg Andrews is the editor overseeing ALM Media's coverage of corporate legal departments. He previously was editor of Indianapolis Business Journal and business editor of The Indianapolis Star. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Greg_Andr

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July 12, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Star CLO Who Joined Great Resignation Returning to Silicon Valley as Roku Legal Chief

Louise Pentland told her LinkedIn followers in November 2021 that she was stepping down as PayPal's chief business affairs and legal officer to embark on an "endeavor for renewal."

By Greg Andrews

3 minute read

July 08, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

As Organ-Transplant Industry Draws Scrutiny, FDA Alleges Eye Bank Accepted Donors With Sepsis

The Food and Drug Administration said five donors either had a sepsis diagnosis or showed clinical signs of sepsis. But the Indiana Lions Eye Bank countered that blood cultures from all five tested negative. "There is still only one gold standard for the diagnosis of sepsis, and that is a positive blood culture," it said.

By Chris O'Malley | Greg Andrews

6 minute read

July 08, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Boeing Agrees to Felony Plea, as CLO Brett Gerry Strives to Contain 737 Max Crisis

Families of 737 Max crash victims already are vehemently opposing the deal, saying it goes way too easy on Boeing, and will urge federal Judge Reed O'Connor to reject it.

By Greg Andrews

6 minute read

June 28, 2024 | Law.com

Inside Track: When the Prior GC Sticks Around, Is That a Help or Hindrance?

"Every move you make can be seen as a slight of your predecessor," said Rob Chesnut, a former Airbnb general counsel.

By Greg Andrews

6 minute read

June 25, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

GM Hands CLO Post to Former Legal Chief of Activision, Boeing

Grant Dixton will succeed Craig Glidden, who will remain a GM executive vice president but will focus on turning around Cruise, the company's self-driving car unit.

By Greg Andrews

3 minute read

June 24, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Packers Promote Longtime GC to CEO

Legal chiefs rarely get the nod to run professional sports franchises, but Green Bay has viewed Ed Policy as more than a lawyer for a long time.

By Greg Andrews

3 minute read

June 20, 2024 | Law.com

Inside Track: Elon Musk's Latest Tesla GC Showing Staying Power in Tricky Role

Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery wrote in January that Tesla CEO Elon Musk "wields unusually expansive managerial authority, equaling or even exceeding the imperial CEOs of the 1960s."

By Greg Andrews

3 minute read

June 18, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Judge Dismisses Exxon Suit Against Investor, Defusing Showdown That Sparked Outrage

Federal Judge Mark Pittman ruled the case became moot after Arjuna Capital promised to withdraw the climate change shareholder proposal that had spurred the lawsuit and to never submit anything similar again.

By Greg Andrews

4 minute read

June 14, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Pay for Autodesk Legal Chief Jumped 37% in Latest Year

Ruth Ann Keene, who spent 11 years at the software maker before departing in 2016 for a legal chief post elsewhere, boomeranged back in 2022 when her old boss retired.

By Greg Andrews

2 minute read

June 13, 2024 | Law.com

Inside Track: Most Companies Try to Keep Shareholder Ire in Check. Exxon Is Blazing a Different Trail

"How can shareholders effectively hold a giant like Exxon accountable while facing legal retribution?" said Georgia Stewart, CEO of Tumelo, an investor-engagement platform.

By Greg Andrews

6 minute read

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