Law360 Pulse: In-House /pulse/in-house?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section Latest articles for: In-House Copyright 2025 ĂŰĚŇĘÓƵ. en-US Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:30:14 +0000 Circuit-By-Circuit Recap: Justices Send Message To Outliers /pulse/in-house/articles/2354744?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2354744 It was a tough term at the U.S. Supreme Court for two very different circuits — one solidly liberal, one solidly conservative — that had their rulings overturned in eye-popping numbers. But it was another impressive year for a relatively moderate circuit that appears increasingly simpatico with the high court. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:12:44 +0000 The Moments That Shaped The Universal Injunction Case /pulse/in-house/articles/2360694?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2360694 The U.S. Supreme Court voted along ideological lines when it hindered the ability of federal district court judges to issue nationwide pauses on presidential policies, but that outcome didn't seem like a foregone conclusion during oral arguments earlier this year. What do the colloquies suggest about the justices' thinking? Here are some moments that may have swayed them. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:57:02 +0000 Disclosing Political Spend Wins Surprising Investor Support /pulse/in-house/articles/2359098?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2359098 While most shareholder activists are hitting a brick wall with environmental, social and governance measures at 2025 annual meetings, a proposal asking for increased transparency around corporate political spending has passed at five companies, surprising some experts. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:37:16 +0000 Asian E-Grocery Taps Ex-Skadden Atty As General Counsel /pulse/in-house/articles/2361010?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2361010 An attorney with more than 20 years of experience as an in-house counsel for technology companies has recently joined grocery delivery platform Weee! to lead its law department. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:16:29 +0000 The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court /pulse/in-house/articles/2360386?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2360386 The number of law firms juggling three or more arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this past term nearly doubled from the number of firms that could make that claim last term. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:12:53 +0000 GC Cheat Sheet: The Hottest Corporate News Of The Week /pulse/in-house/articles/2360607?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2360607 Target's board faces a shareholder derivative suit that accuses the retail giant of damaging the company by implementing an LGBTQ+ Pride-themed marketing campaign, despite knowing the risk of "public backlash." Meanwhile, SolarWinds and the SEC are close to resolving a novel case that alleges the software developer hid faulty cybersecurity practices before a major breach. These are some of the stories in corporate legal news you may have missed in the past week. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:09:59 +0000 Breaking Down The Vote: The High Court Term In Review /pulse/in-house/articles/2360220?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2360220 The U.S. Supreme Court once again waited until the term's closing weeks — and even hours — to issue some of its most anticipated and divided decisions. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:41:30 +0000 Legal Sector Jobs Continue To Climb, Nearing All-Time High /pulse/in-house/articles/2350682?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2350682 The U.S. legal industry added 2,800 jobs in June, marking four months in a row of job growth in the sector, according to preliminary data released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:44:44 +0000 Outgoing US Steel GC To Leave With $29M After Nippon Deal /pulse/in-house/articles/2360479?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2360479 U.S. Steel Corp.'s former general counsel Duane Holloway will leave his special adviser job on July 18 about $29 million richer, thanks to the company's recent sale to Nippon Steel, according to a recent company filing. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:21:58 +0000 Home Decor Biz Kirkland's Hires 20-Year Legal Veteran As GC /pulse/in-house/articles/2360429?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2360429 Home decor and furnishings retailer Kirkland's Inc. has hired an in-house veteran, who previously worked at Comdata, Ceridian and Community Brands, as its new general counsel as the company gears up for a rebrand. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:18:25 +0000 Assoc. Of Corporate Counsel Launches AI Advisory Center /pulse/in-house/articles/2360344?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2360344 The Association of Corporate Counsel, which encompasses nearly 50,000 members, announced Wednesday the launch of a think tank focused on artificial intelligence use across the legal corporate field. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:35:41 +0000 Former FTC General Counsel Joins Orrick In New York /pulse/in-house/articles/2359736?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2359736 The former general counsel of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has made the move to private practice at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in New York. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:10:10 +0000 NY Asylum Seeker Operations GC To Run New Pro Bono Office /pulse/in-house/articles/2360404?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2360404 A former Bronx prosecutor who served as general counsel for New York City's asylum seeker operations will lead a new municipal office meant to help facilitate pro bono legal assistance, Mayor Eric Adams announced this week. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:53:12 +0000 ABA's 1st Native American President, Bill Paul, Dies At 94 /pulse/in-house/articles/2360012?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2360012 The first Native American to lead the American Bar Association, whose legal career included in-house work and a longtime practice at Crowe & Dunlevy, is being remembered as a "moral compass and a true leader" who helped to start scholarships to increase diversity in the legal profession. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:38:44 +0000 Connell Foley Atty Picked As New GC For Rutgers University /pulse/in-house/articles/2359974?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2359974 Connell Foley LLP's chair of regulatory affairs and compliance, who's held various leadership positions in New Jersey state government, has joined Rutgers University as its new legal leader, the school said Tuesday. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:27:36 +0000 CareerBuilder CLO Jumps To CTS For Same Position /pulse/in-house/articles/2359839?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2359839 Electronics components manufacturer CTS Corp. has brought in the former chief legal officer for CareerBuilder LLC to serve as its top in-house attorney. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:54:26 +0000 Valley National Hires Veteran Banking Atty As General Counsel /pulse/in-house/articles/2359758?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2359758 New Jersey-based Valley National Bancorp has hired the deputy general counsel of The Huntington National Bank as its new legal leader, the bank said Tuesday. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:46:47 +0000 The Top In-House Hires Of June /pulse/in-house/articles/2359304?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2359304 Legal department hires over the past month included high-profile appointments at Microsoft, Guess and U.S. Steel. Here, Law360 Pulse looks at some of the top in-house announcements from June. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:04:19 +0000 ArentFox Schiff Adds 2 FanDuel Sports In-House Counsel /pulse/in-house/articles/2359420?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2359420 ArentFox Schiff LLP is growing its sports industry team, bringing in two in-house counsel from FanDuel Sports Network to its Los Angeles office, one as a partner, the other as an associate. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:57:46 +0000 Medtronic GC Ivan Fong Retiring After 37-Year Career /pulse/in-house/articles/2359461?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section /pulse/in-house/articles/2359461 Medtronic PLC said Monday that general counsel Ivan Fong, 63, is retiring after a distinguished 37-year career in public service and at public companies.