When Medtronic Inc. (NYSE:MDT) CEO Art Collins retired in 2007, there were at least two top candidates vying to replace him. One was Michael DeMane, the brash president of Medtronic's spine business whose aggressive pursuit of growth invited legal and regulatory scrutiny. The other was chief operating officer Bill Hawkins, a steady, stabilizing presence within Medtronic's senior leadership team.
Michael DeMane is finally a CEO. The former chief operating officer at Medtronic Inc. (NYSE: MDT), once thought to be a top candidate to lead the world’s largest medical device firm, recently joined Lanx Inc. as chairman and CEO. The company, based in Broomfield, Colo., makes devices for spinal surgeries. Investors include Chicago Growth Partners, […]
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.