UNC Put Michael Lombardi on Paid Leave. That Is Process, Not Proof.
North Carolina’s decision to place Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave is not proof of wrongdoing. It is a risk-management step designed to protect the complainant, Lombardi and the integrity of an investigation whose allegations remain undisclosed.
ESPN’s Layoffs Were About Economics—but the Super Bowl Raised the Cost of Risk
ESPN’s layoffs were driven by economics, but the network’s first Super Bowl dramatically increased the cost of controversy. When billions of dollars and America’s biggest television audience are at stake, managing unpredictable talent becomes basic risk management.