Richard W. Painter
S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law

Prof. Painter Quoted in Star Tribune on New Role for Best Buy Founder

Professor Richard Painter was quoted in a Star Tribune article on the appointment of Best Buy founder Richard Schulze as chairman emeritus of the company. Painter pointed out that it could be difficult for Best Buy if Schulze uses that role to interfere with current management. "When the chairman emeritus starts looking over the shoulder of the chairman, things get really sticky," said Painter. "You've got to have one captain of the ship, particularly when you're going through turbulent waters."