By Erin Dougherty Foley and John P. Phillips
Seyfarth Synopsis: A recent decision out of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia serves as a helpful reminder on the difficulties of maintaining privilege during internal company investigations. But with a clear understanding of the limitations of the attorney-client privilege, thoughtful preparation of the investigation’s goals, and pro-active
Continue Reading Got Privilege? When It Comes to Internal Investigations, Think Again …
By Andrew S. Boutros and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: Federal whistleblower laws collide with the in-house attorney-client privilege. The trial round goes to the whistleblower. The expected appellate round still has not been fought.
In a February 7, 2017 jury verdict, the plaintiff, Sanford S. Wadler, the former General Counsel of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., was awarded $7.29
Continue Reading Federal Whistleblower Laws Collide With The Attorney-Client Privilege: The Bio-Rad Case Study
By Andrew S. Boutros and Craig B. Simonsen
Seyfarth Synopsis: No differently than companies doing business overseas—especially in high-risk markets—American colleges and universities who do business overseas face real risks of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and must be mindful of the enforcement landscape that applies to these criminal violations. Robust and effective compliance
Continue Reading Higher Education Institutions are Beginning to Get an Education in the FCPA