ByteDance has appointed John Rogovin as the new General Counsel, overseeing the company’s overall legal affairs. Previously, Rogovin held the same position at Warner Bros Discovery, replacing Erich Andersen, the former counsel, whose role gradually diminished, particularly in relations with the US government. Rogovin announced his resignation in April and moved to a Special Counsel position at TikTok, with TikTok stating that they wanted Andersen to focus more on the company’s trust, security, and legal matters.
Rogovin’s appointment comes after TikTok filed a lawsuit against the US government over forced divestiture regulations, indicating that he may directly handle the legal proceedings related to this case.
Source: TikTok, SCMP
TLDR: ByteDance appoints John Rogovin as the new General Counsel, taking over legal affairs previously managed by Erich Andersen. Rogovin’s appointment follows TikTok’s lawsuit against the US government, signaling his potential involvement in the legal proceedings.
Leave a Comment