TikTok denies plans to remove general counsel amid US security concerns (Report)

Music Business Worldwide— TikTok has denied a report that general counsel Erich Andersen announced in an email he would be stepping down Source

Benzinga—TikTok To Remove Executive Responsible For Allaying US National Security Concerns Amid Rising Regulatory Heat. TikTok reportedly plans to remove its U.S.-based general counsel, Erich Andersen, amid ongoing U.S. government concerns over national security, despite Andersen leading efforts to mitigate these concerns and a bill moving through Congress that could force TikTok's sale or face a ban. read more

Tech Times—US Plans to Bar Chinese Telecoms Over National Security Concerns. The US, over national security concerns, looks to ban certain telecoms with foreign influence from certifying wireless technologies.

Rappler—TikTok general counsel to move to new role focused on fighting US sale. Erich Andersen will remain at TikTok and become its special counsel to lead its effort to overturn legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden that gives ByteDance 270 days to divest TikTok in the United States or face a ban