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Apple Hires Meta Counsel Amid European Antitrust Scrutiny

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Apple Inc. hired Scott Tucker, a former deputy general counsel and litigation chief at Meta, as its vice president of global litigation and financial services. This appointment comes as Apple faces antitrust scrutiny in Europe. Tucker will oversee commercial and patent litigation worldwide and manage legal matters involving Apple’s financial offerings.

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The hiring of a senior legal executive from Meta occurs while Apple operates under intense regulatory scrutiny in Europe. This move is part of a broader reorganization of Apple's legal and government affairs groups under Jennifer Newstead.

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Apple Inc.Hired Scott Tucker and reorganized legal and government affairs under Jennifer Newstead.
MetaProvided Scott Tucker, who was its former deputy general counsel and litigation chief.
EuropeThe region where Apple operates and faces intense regulatory scrutiny and antitrust probes.

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