He finds the Rx for retailing giant

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Douglas A Sgarro, the senior vice pres and chief legal officer of CVS Corp, the largest US drugstore chain boasting more than 4,000 stores in 25 states since its $2.8 bil acquisition of R evco D.S. Inc in 1997, has a department of 10 attorneys who focus on real estate, securities, mergers and acquisitions, health care and employment matters. The department has handled much SEC work in view of the company's expansion mode. Only Walgreen tops CVS in drugstore sales and CVS wins out in the number of prescriptions filled.

CVS Corp., Sgarro, Douglas A.

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Kentucky lawyer irons out wrinkles

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David C. Fannin, the executive vice pres and chief legal officer of the Sunbeam Corp., maker of a wide range of consumer products, directs a small department of 5 attorneys. Fannin views himself as a moderating influence on the CEO, who has the nickname of 'Chainsaw' Al Dunlap, stating that Dunlap is very high-energy and obviously very demanding. Fannin states that he is a loyal customer with many Sunbeam products at home.

American Household Inc., SOC, Fannin, David C.

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He has a full plate of legal matters

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Michael C Nichols, the vice pres and general counsel of the Sysco Corp, the largest North American food service marketing and distribution organization which in 1998 reported sales of $15.3 bil, has attorneys in 3 departments reporting to him, legal, labor relations, and safety and claims. Nichols states that a strong quality assurance department makes products liability an area of minimal concern.

United States, SYSCO Corp., SYY, Nichols, Michael C.

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