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Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Revenge of the Whistle-blower: Possible Consequences of Compliance Failures

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In a company with a robust compliance culture, potential whistleblowers can express their concerns without fear of retribution. By contrast, the penalty for a culture that silences whistleblowers just got steeper. Companies...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Solicitor-Client Privilege: The Quebec Securities Regulator Can Summon In-House Counsel to Testify in an Investigation

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On July 16, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) denied leave to appeal to an in-house counsel (referred to as Ms. X to protect her identity) in the case of X v. Autorité des marchés financiers. The SCC thus maintained the...more

Holland & Knight LLP

California Law: Attorney Billing Records Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege - A Closer Look at County of Los Angeles Board of...

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In an important new decision, the California Court of Appeal held in County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors v. Superior Court (ACLU of Southern California) that attorney invoices are confidential in nature and are...more

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