Nvidia Hires Wachtell Lipton to Investigate CEO Jensen Huang’s Affair With Chinese Executive

What happened: Nvidia hired Wachtell Lipton to investigate an affair involving its co-founder and C.E.O. and a Chinese executive. Partner Joon H. Kim, a former acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is leading the inquiry. Why it matters: The hire of outside counsel led by a former federal prosecutor signals a formal investigation into the C.E.O.'s conduct at the chip company. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Nvidia hired Wachtell Lipton to investigate an affair involving its co-founder and C.E.O. and a Chinese executive. Partner Joon H. Kim, a former acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is leading the inquiry.

The hire of outside counsel led by a former federal prosecutor signals a formal investigation into the C.E.O.'s conduct at the chip company.