Vivint's Chief Legal Officer Agrees To Step Down
Vivint's Chief Legal Officer, Shawn Lindquist, is stepping down from his role, effective August 31, 2021. This follows just weeks after Vivint's founder/CEO was replaced by the company's former COO, amid numerous illegal activity complaints.
In this report, IPVM examines this announcement, Lindquist's role at Vivint, and what this means for Vivint going forward.
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