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Safeguarding Privilege Between Counsel and Investigations and Crisis Communications Consultants

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When a corporate crisis hits, attorneys often bring in investigators and PR consultants to uncover facts and manage reputational risk. But without the right structure, those critical communications may not be protected by...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Transferring Project Design Risk

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Some construction industry commentators have urged a more integrated approach to design and construction, with equitable risk sharing and an effort to ensure that project design will benefit from the experience of companies...more

Smith Anderson

N.C. Court of Appeals Addresses Public Records Status of Records Held Solely by Third-Party Vendors

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The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion on the question of when documents solely in the possession of a third-party contractor—and not a public body—are public records subject to production under the...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Unconscionability Defense Fails to Raise Issue of Fact - Legal Woes for the Whistleblower who Turned Down his Award

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In 2015, our colleagues in the white-collar criminal defense bar braced for the impact of a memorandum penned by then Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates.  The Yates Memo encouraged both federal prosecutors and civil...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Does your Third-Party FATCA Consultant have the experience to interpret the complex US Tax Code?

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Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) have multiple FATCA reporting compliance responsibilities and face the possibility of penalties for not complying. ...more

Payne & Fears

California Court of Appeal Clarifies the Limits of the Attorney-Client Privilege for Communications with an Attorney and a Third...

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A recent decision by the California Court of Appeal in Behunin v. Superior Court, 9 Cal. App. 5th 833 (2017), is a reminder that a party’s communications with an attorney and a third party consultant must be reasonably...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

SEC Charges Adviser for Failing to Monitor Consultants

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The action underscores the need for investment advisers and broker-dealers to maintain robust policies and controls when utilizing third-party contractors. On May 27, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Does the Attorney-Client Privilege Protect Communications With A Company’s Outside Consultants?

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A recent decision by the Massachusetts Land Court provides helpful guidance to clients who frequently rely on independent contractors such as brokers, project managers and public relations consultants to interface with their...more

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