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Commencing the Investigation: Considerations at the Outset

  • June 12, 2012

The PLI hosted a seminar entitled “Internal Investigations 2012: How to Protect Your Clients or Companies in the Global, Post-Dodd Frank World.”

Partner Jordan A. Thomas participated in a panel discussion, which covered the following questions:

Commencing the Investigation: Considerations at the Outset

-How do you deal with allegations by someone who may be a whistleblower?
-When is an investigation warranted?
-Who should oversee the investigation?
-Who should conduct the investigation? In-house vs. outside counsel
-What is the appropriate scope of the investigation?
-Who should know about the investigation?
-What steps should be taken to preserve documents?
-What are the considerations of the plaintiff’s lawyer?
-How can you manage the costs of an investigation?

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