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The articles on our Web site include some of the publications and papers authored by our attorneys, both before and after they joined our firm. The content of these articles should not be taken as legal advice or as an expression of the views of the firm, its attorneys or any of its clients. We hope the articles spur discussion in the legal community with insight into the experience of the authors. We expressly reserve the right in the future to become wiser or simply change our mind.



White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Articles

April 2007 The Truth Behind Pretexting: In-house Investigations and Professional Responsibility Concerns

The Truth Behind Pretexting: In-house Investigations and Professional Responsibility Concerns

This article explains what pretexting is and what H-P did, highlights relevant rules of professional conduct, and discusses the impact these rules have on internal investigations.
April 2007 Recent Amendments to the Federal Rules

Recent Amendments to the Federal Rules

Recent amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure herald a sea change in the legal arena. These modifications, which took effect on December 1, 2006, have an impact on businesses and on the prosecution of federal criminal matters.
April 2007 So You Think You Don’t Need To Worry About Export Regulations?  Think Again.

So You Think You Don’t Need To Worry About Export Regulations? Think Again.

While companies with extensive experience exporting may not be surprised at the reach of U.S. export regulations, those newer to the game face risks that they may not have imagined.
July 2006 Parallel Investigations: Can They Do That?

Parallel Investigations: Can They Do That?

Emergency Envelopes, Vol. II, Issue 1
The government’s explicit ability to engage in parallel investigations dates back nearly 40 years.
July 2006 The Key Five Questions to Ask at the Start of an Internal Investigation

The Key Five Questions to Ask at the Start of an Internal Investigation

Emergency Envelopes, Vol. II, Issue 1
This article discusses five essential questions that a company must address when it is faced with a decision on whether to conduct an internal investigation.
July 2006 Mohawk Industries, Inc. v. Williams

Mohawk Industries, Inc. v. Williams Status of “Association-in-Fact” Enterprise Gateway to Corporate RICO Liability Remains in Doubt

Emergency Envelopes, Vol. II, Issue 1
Since the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) was aimed at punishing those who infiltrate or operate legitimate businesses to carry out long-term criminal schemes, it has always been harder to make a RICO case against the businesses themselves.
June 26, 2006 Civil RICO - What Remains After Anza?

Civil RICO - What Remains After Anza?

Los Angeles Daily Journal
Described as “the litigation equivalent of a thermonuclear device,” the civil RICO statute has been criticized as evolving beyond Congress’ original intent of eradicating organized crime.
March 2006

Document Management and Retention Post Arthur Andersen L.L.P.

Emergency Envelopes, Volume 1, Issue 2
Recent cases like Arthur Andersen LLP v. U.S., 125 S.Ct. 2129 (2005) have left many companies wondering what to do about document management and retention.
March 2006 When Does Uncle Sam Want You?

When Does Uncle Sam Want You?

Emergency Envelopes, Volume 1, Issue 2
January 2004

Recent Developments in Executive Compensation

The Corporate Compliance & Regulatory Newsletter
Report from the Independent Compensation Committee

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