Suit against Disney over Ovitz severance chills boardrooms
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The Board of Walt Disney Co. is facing a shareholder derivative lawsuit for alleged breach of financial responsibility. It stems from the hiring and subsequent dismissal of Michael Ovitz. The case opens questions of the limits of director liability.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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Kodak chooses Patricia Russo for no. 2 post
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Patricia F. Russo has been appointed as Eastman Kodak Co.'s new president and chief operating officer. Russo will be replacing Daniel A. Carp, who will stay on as the company's chairman and chief executive.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Kodak will lay off 4% of work force
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Eastman Kodak Co. said it would lay off 4% of its work force due to worries about the slowing economy. The company plans to layoff 3,000 to 3,500 employees around the world.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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