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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