Q & A

Q: I just learned that a good friend of mine at work has been accused of sexual harassment and that an investigation is being launched. I can’t believe it’s true and I think it’s only fair that I give my friend an advance warning or a ‘heads up’ so he can defend himself. Don’t I have a responsibility, as a friend, to tell him?

A: Under no circumstances should you give him a ‘heads up.’ Your friend will be given the opportunity to respond to these allegations and every effort will be made to conduct a fair and impartial investigation. An allegation of sexual harassment is a very serious matter with implications, not only for the individuals involved but also for the company. Alerting your friend could jeopardize the investigation and expose the company to additional risk and possible costs. READ MORE

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Navigating The Challenges of Cross-Border Whistleblower Investigations

Investigating whistleblower allegations can be challenging enough, but when the allegations involve witnesses and documents around the globe, the complexity multiplies exponentially. In cross-border investigations, lawyers, compliance professionals and business executives must address a wide range of issues absent from purely domestic investigations, such as compliance with local data protection laws, different rules for gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses, restrictions on the scope of attorney-client privilege and cultural and language differences.

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