Apple Hires Intel’s Top Lawyer

The AP:

Apple Inc. said Tuesday it hired Intel Corp.’s top lawyer, Bruce Sewell, a day after the chip maker announced his departure. Apple said Sewell will report to CEO Steve Jobs as the company’s general counsel and senior vice president for legal and government affairs. […]

[Sewell] had been heading up the company’s effort to fend off antitrust claims, including the appeal of a $1.45 billion antitrust fine from the European Union.

★ Tuesday, 15 September 2009