General Motors Co.'s board has stepped up its response to the controversy over the auto maker's handling of vehicle safety recalls, hiring a law firm to review how information about potentially dangerous defects flowed to its members, the Wall Street Journal reported today. Directors at the largest U.S. auto maker weren't previously apprised of the troubles with small cars stalling due to a faulty ignition-switch. They want their review to ensure that future vehicle safety issues move more quickly to their attention through the auto maker's management. Directors also have begun meeting as a group at least weekly with Chief Executive Mary Barra to monitor her overhaul of the company's operations.
