Partner David Simon and Senior Counsel John Turlais spoke at a CLE program co-hosted by WISACCA and Foley. Their presentation was titled “Bridgegate, GM, and Barko v. Halliburton: Internal Investigations Under Fire — How to Ensure Your Investigation Is Effective and Serves Your Business Objectives.”
Internal investigations continue to represent an important component of the GC’s arsenal. But recent developments have raised questions about the need for independence and about maintaining the attorney-client privilege over investigation findings. The discussion covered key issues in conducting an effective internal investigation.
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18 April 2025
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Supreme Court Ends Circuit Split with Ruling That Plaintiffs Can Seek RICO Damages for Certain Personal Injury Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court has broadened plaintiffs’ ability to sue under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for economic loss stemming from personal injury.
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The Non-Compliant Cat in the Hat
So, just before Easter, in 1957, a little book you may have heard of, called The Cat in the Hat, made its first appearance. Theodore Geisel — writing under the name “Dr. Suess” — later said that of all his children’s books, he was proudest of this one, because “it had something to do with the death of the Dick and Jane primers,” which he thought would bore any child to tears.