This series, written by recent in-house counsel and former federal prosecutors, takes a practical approach to helping in-house legal and compliance teams operating in a world of complex regulatory schemes and increased whistleblower activity. It specifically aims to address how to avoid the types of seemingly minor or inconsequential missteps that can lead to aggressive government responses, including parallel civil and criminal investigations.
In part one, the authors focus on the initial steps, including assuring the company has competent and experienced outside counsel at the ready to supplement the in-house team. Click here to read the full article.