Jamie Gamble had an epiphany after retiring: Corporate executives “are legally obligated to act like sociopaths.” He has a proposal that he believes could fix that. Source: NYT > Business – Andrew Ross Sorkin
Jeffrey Epstein Pitched a New Narrative. These Sites Published It.
In flattering news releases and promotional articles in National Review, Forbes and HuffPost, the disgraced financier tried to rehabilitate his image. Source: NYT > Business – Tiffany Hsu
Elizabeth Warren Calls on Former F.D.A. Chief to Quit Pfizer Board
The Democratic presidential candidate rebuked Dr. Scott Gottlieb, saying his decision to align with a major drug company “smacks of corruption.” Source: NYT > Business – Sheila Kaplan
A Path to Discovery in the Theranos Case
Having a civil case moving forward at the same time isn’t likely to help the Justice Department’s criminal prosecution of Ramesh Balwani, the former chief operating officer of Theranos. Source: NYT > Business – Peter J. Henning
Glare Falls on Nissan’s C.E.O. as Ghosn Fallout Spreads
Seven months after the fall of Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s chief executive, Hiroto Saikawa, is facing questions about his own competence and probity. Source: NYT > Business – Ben Dooley
Renault Leader, Acknowledging ‘Tense Climate,’ Seeks Stronger Ties With Nissan
The pledge to shore up the world’s largest auto alliance comes a week after Fiat Chrysler abruptly withdrew a proposal to merge with Renault. Source: NYT > Business – Liz Alderman