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Apr 24 2019
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Business Adjusts to GDPR’s ‘Informed Consent’ Mandate

Informed Consent under GDPR
Posted on April 24, 2019 by | Big Data, California Consumer Privacy Act, Compliance, Data breach, Data Privacy, GDPR, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Information Governance, Information Technology IT, Legal Departments | No Comments

The largest regulatory fine leveled against a company since the General Data Protection Regulation was enacted in May 2018 is poised to reshape business compliance practices across industries. In late January, CNIL fined a big-tech giant nearly $57 million, citing what the French data-protection regulator saw as failure to meet the core requirements of informed consent under GDPR. As the decision goes through appeal, the debate is far from settled about what constitutes informed consent in personal data collection. Nor will the scythe cut only the tallest grass. Read the full report.

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Apr 18 2019
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Successful IPO Requires Sparking Investor Imagination
Posted on April 18, 2019 by | Compliance, Corporate Culture, Corporate Governance, Executive Profile, General Counsel, In-House Counsel | No Comments

As general counsel for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Daniel S. Farkas guided the company through a successful initial public offering. In addition to helping it grow its combined fleet to 26 ships, Farkas has assisted with navigating new markets. He reflects on the IPO process and how general counsel can get potential investors excited about a company’s growth prospects. As Norwegian sails into new waters, what regulations are you watching most closely, and how have you adjusted your daily operations to address them? Prior to beginning operations to Cuba in March 2017, we had to become well versed in all […]

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Apr 01 2019
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E-Commerce Platforms Fueling IP Rights Violations

IP Rights Protections
Posted on April 1, 2019 by | Corporate Culture, Corporate Governance, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, IP Protections | No Comments

As general counsel for BIC Corporation, Steve Burkhart leads the family-owned company’s efforts to stop counterfeit products from proliferating across a growing number of e-commerce platforms. He shared insights on how his team stays ahead of the threat, and what other general counsel can do to safeguard their company’s intellectual property rights. BIC recently filed a lawsuit to stop importation of knock-offs. What can you tell us about the status of the lawsuit, and how do you stay apprised of counterfeit breaches by third-party sources? The cases were filed in the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Federal District […]

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Jan 18 2019
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Legal Departments Falling Behind in IT Investment

Information Technology Investment
Posted on January 18, 2019 by | C-Suite, In-House Counsel, Information Technology IT, Legal Departments | No Comments

As in-house legal departments face growing C-suite pressure to be more involved with corporate strategy, many general counsel find they lack the technology needed to move their departments beyond repetitive tasks. Surveying roughly 300 in-house legal teams, across nine countries, a new study finds 60 percent of respondents believe their legal function is ready to adopt technology that can carry out routine tasks. But only 56 percent of respondents thought their departments are spending enough on technology to improve efficiencies.  At the same time, the imperative to invest is growing, amid a tighter regulatory environment, mass globalization of business, and […]

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