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Internal Investigations: The Spotlight Is On The Role Of The Attorney-Client Privilege
The continuing ripples from the 2008 financial industry collapse and the elevated focus on corporate compliance have created an upsurge in internal investigations across diverse industries, from professional sports to automotive and healthcare sectors. The attorney-client privilege, well-...
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Corporate Internal Investigations Alert: SEC Gives $300,000 Whistleblower Award To Employee Responsible For Compliance And Audit Functions
On August 29, 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced a whistleblower award of more than $300,000 for a company employee who performed audit and compliance functions.[1] The award, twenty percent of the amount the SEC collected in an enforcement action,...
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Primary Purpose, Privilege, And The Corporate Internal Investigation
When our legal system’s fact-finding purpose collides with the attorney-client privilege, the results can often be unpredictable. This collision can arise in virtually any type of case, but it often occurs in the context of corporate internal investigations. As a general rule, the...
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