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Sixth Circuit Provides Clarity about Application of Attorney-Client Privilege and Work-Product Doctrine to Internal Investigations

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Business entities facing civil, criminal, or regulatory threats frequently turn to law firms to conduct internal investigations, which can be critical in formulating an appropriate response. A recent ruling from the Southern...more

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When is an Accountant Forced to Testify Against Their Client?

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Recently, in a criminal case involving a physician who hired an accountant to prepare and submit certain tax forms to the IRS on her behalf, the court denied attorney-client and work-product privilege claims and ordered the...more

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Federal Grand Jury Indictment Defense Strategies

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Federal criminal cases can broadly be divided into four phases: (i) the government’s investigation, (ii) grand jury proceedings, (iii) pretrial practice, and (iv) trial. The empanelment of a grand jury is a critical juncture,...more

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Defending On All Sides: Common Discovery Perils In Parallel Civil And Criminal Cases

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On March 11, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York granted a stay in the civil case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) against GPB Capital Holdings, LLC (“GPB Capital”),...more

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D.C. District Court Compels Former Lawyer To President Trump's Campaign Manager To Answer Special Counsel's Questions Regarding...

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On October 30, 2017, Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia unsealed an order granting the Office of the Special Counsel’s (“SCO”) motion to compel the former counsel...more

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Sandusky Meets Upjohn: A Reminder To In House Counsel

Companies facing a crisis often turn to in house counsel to investigate the facts that precipitated the crisis. In house counsel’s first step often is to interview corporate employees with knowledge of those facts....more

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