Peachtree City, Georgia-based Rinnai Corp., manufacturer of water heaters, has hired Perry McGuire to be its vice president and general counsel. McGuire hailed from the law firm Smith, Gambrell & Russell, where he was a partner in corporate group and practiced general corporate law with an emphasis on franchise, M&A and governmental affairs. McGuire previously worked […]
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Report: Ex-GC of electric car startup sues company for luring
Electric autos continue to generate curiosity, some sales—and more than a few lawsuits. Bloomberg News has reported that Faraday & Future Inc. was sued for $106 million late last week by its former general counsel,
Tanya Jaeger de Foras (in the photo above), until now vice president and chief legal officer of Whirlpool EMEA, has been promoted to a global role in the company—deputy general counsel. In her new
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Goodyear rotates its legal leadership, promoting Phillips to general counsel
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. rotated its legal leadership, promoted David Phillips from general counsel, Americas, to senior vice president and general counsel, effective June 4. He’ll replace David Bialosky, senior vice president, general
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Leaving so soon? Tesla’s general counsel departs after 2 months
The electric auto maker Tesla continue to churn executives. The latest to leave is Dane Butswinkas (in the photo above), who stepped into the job in December. You read that right—this past December, according
The national home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc.has appointed Robert Bostrom as its chief legal and compliance officer and secretary. He succeeds Michael Carter, who retired from Pier 1 in September. The company says Bostrom
La-Z-Boy Inc., the favorite perch of many a couch potato, has hired a new general counsel, Stephen Krull (in the photo above). He replaces Rand Tucker who is retiring after 19 years with the company. In
Select Interior Concepts, Inc. (SIC), a high-end building products and service company, has added Shawn Baldwin (in the photo above) to its executive suite as general counsel and corporate secretary. Baldwin will report directly to
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Panasonic’s North American unit upgrades Hodkinson to top legal role
Panasonic Corporation of North America promoted Jessica Hodkinson to the posts of general counsel and secretary. She’ll report directly to Tom Gebhardt, chairman and CEO of the Japanese electronic giant’s North American unit.
The personal care giant Edgewell Personal Care Co. has announced that Marisa Iasenza will be its new chief legal officer, effective June 4. She’ll work out of its Shelton, Connecticut offices and report directly to
