I think they’re saying it could have been handled quickly by changing their logo but because it was pointed out a lot of people who didn’t need to be involved swooped in to “do it properly” which resulted in a lot more complexity.

Rather than what it sounds like which is employees should provide cover for executives by not informing them of legal issues in a manner that means there is a record. Which sounds ethically dubious as well as a terrible idea for the individual employee.