Blockbuster names new general counsel

DALLAS Blockbuster today announced the appointment of Eric Peterson as evp, general counsel and secretary.

Most recently, Peterson was evp and general counsel for the former TXU, a $32 billion Fortune 200 Dallas-based energy company. He joined the energy services company in 2002 as its first ever general counsel, was responsible for the successful resolution of the company's complex legal affairs in conjunction with its then European operations and was an integral part of the executive management team responsible for the company's turnaround.

"Eric is an accomplished and skilled legal professional with an extensive background in highly competitive, fast-moving industries," said Jim Keyes, Blockbuster chairman and ceo. "In addition to his considerable legal expertise, he is a seasoned business executive who will contribute significantly to our efforts to transform Blockbuster."