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Although the world of vehicles is ripe for inventions, dating back to seatbelts in 1885 and airbags in 1973 and the first self-parallel-parking car in 2006, the way cars are manufactured has remained essentially the same since the invention of the assembly line over 100 years ago. Divergent Technologies is on a mission to upend […]

Sustainability’s the economic engine for Unifi Inc., one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns and manufacturer of REPREVE® fiber, which is made from post-consumer plastic bottles. Among other challenges in today’s business environment, this North Carolina-headquartered company was forced to address unfair competition from overseas.   So says Greg Sigmon, who plunged […]

A former college football player, Garry Pay has been a lawyer for over 25 years. Much of his career has been spent in the nutrition, fitness and health sciences industry, so he knows the importance of taking care of the mind and body. “I never knew my interests in athletics would lead to a fascinating […]

George Moreira straddles many worlds and cultures as AT&T’s chief counsel for Caribbean and Latin America region. While working from his native Connecticut, he provides the legal counsel, guidance and compliance for the telecom’s operations in 14 countries—several of which have recently enacted legal reforms affecting outsourced labor, anti-corruption efforts and the protection of personal […]

According to HealthyChildren.org, 62 percent of teenagers and 18 percent of kids ages 8-12 use social media every day. Data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2022 revealed that 37 percent of high school students reported poor mental health since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While many studies have sought […]

The fine print might have some eyes glazing over, but not Georgina Mollick’s. Bring on the devil-ridden details in the 50- to 100-page contracts she and her legal team negotiate, review and draft at apexanalytix. The company provides global supply chain risk management software and services to Fortune 500 and Global 2000 clientele to manage […]

A veteran commercial lawyer and litigator, Glen Morris was ready for a new legal challenge when answering a headhunter’s call in 2015 to join JCPenney’s legal team. Now, after helping lead the iconic retailer through challenges that included filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and fending off class-actions, he’s encouraged by signs of JCPenney’s revitalization. He’s […]

Baptism under fire. Drinking from the firehose. A battlefield promotion. Giovanni M. Insana rattles off the cliches with a chuckle while acknowledging how matters have become much more manageable since January 2021. That was when he joined the Petco legal staff as the company went public for the third time. “It was all of that […]

Benajmin Franklin may have started the insurance industry in the U.S. in 1752, but Gerard Gregoire has been helping Allstate replace outdated traditions for over two decades. His method? Partnering with his teams for input, using more technology, cutting back on office space and incorporating artificial intelligence and automation. “I’ve invested 23 years of my […]

It sounds like a new paradise in the making, and it’s called Costa Palmas. There on the western side of the Sea of Cortez in Mexico’s Baja California Sur, the Los Angeles-based real estate developer Irongate has bought hundreds of acres. The property is home to some of the world’s most iconic hospitality brands and […]