Wake Up Call: ExxonMobil’s New General Counsel Formerly With Fox

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• Former Fox Corp. General Counsel Jeffrey Taylor has been tapped to take the same role with Exxon Mobil Corp., succeeding Craig Morford. Morford has faced a raft of litigation over climate change, including allegations that the company deceived shareholders and the public about climate realities and risks. (Exxon Mobil Corp.)
• Wintell & Co’s Shenzhen, China branch is expanding after combining with the boutique First Heart & Faith Law Firm and its 17 lawyers. The boutique, which was ...