Over the last several months, I've shared my thoughts on what I've observed and experienced both as a federal prosecutor, criminal defense attorney and civil litigator in regards to federal, state or local investigations....more
You’ve heard this from previous Commandments, but it is worth repeating: Don’t Lie. Regardless whether you are speaking to law enforcement (Commandment #6) or the media (Commandment #7), the bottom line is you probably...more
In this day and age where the media and social media are all over a case before the facts are fully developed, Corporate Executives and Corporate America must make critical decisions on how to respond to the media and over...more
In a previous Commandment, I referenced the labels “target,” “subject” and “witness” of an investigation and pointed out that these words have significance in criminal investigations. The “target” is the one with the bull’s...more
I was recently asked to provide some practical advice to companies and executives about mistakes both prior to and after receiving notification that there’s some criminal, regulatory or civil investigation. During the...more
Over the last several weeks, I’ve been providing some practical advice on what to do and what not to do during federal, state or local investigations. Those Top Ten Commandments are...more
Over the years I’ve been asked to provide practical advice to companies and executives about what to do and not do prior to or during a regulatory or criminal investigation. I’ve seen quite a few mistakes made during...more
After 35 years of dealing with civil, regulatory, and federal criminal investigations (both as a federal prosecutor and as a civil and criminal defense attorney), I realized understanding the judicial process and mapping out...more
When the Feds Come Knockin' -
Previously, I provided a list of Ten Commandments on what NOT to do before and during a federal, state or local law enforcement investigation with a promise to drill down on each of the...more
So... everything is humming along at work. There have been a few ups and downs this year. There have been some things that may have concerned you, but they did not seem like they needed your immediate attention. So you put...more
Companies might bet-the-company while executives might bet-the-career. But in Eastern North Carolina, agribusiness might force a farmer to bet-the-farm. North Carolina has more than 50,000 active farms, averaging nearly 170...more
Small and large companies make tough decisions to “bet-the-company litigation” in prosecuting and defending itself in high-stakes litigation. But less discussed are those executives that “bet-the-career” in mounting a...more
Building a profitable business does not happen overnight. It is decades in the making, years of sacrifice, adapting to the market and strategic planning. But businesses and professionals can find decades of a strong...more