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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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Sixth Circuit Protects Corporate Internal Investigations

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In a notable victory for corporations, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a critical ruling in In re: FirstEnergy Corporation that strengthens the protections of the attorney-client privilege and...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Sixth Circuit Affirms Attorney-Client Privilege and Work-Product Protection over Internal Investigation Materials

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Internal investigations have become a relatively normal part of doing business, but that does not mean the fruits of those investigations are discoverable even if they have a “business purpose.” The U.S. Court of Appeals for...more

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