603 - Globalized Risk: Internal Investigations outside the U.S.
A presentation on conducting effective internal investigations.
This resource is flowchart with 13 steps to conduct a rigorous and successful internal investigation.
Checklist of steps a legal department can take to mitigate problems that may arise when retaining outside counsel.
This sample template includes a policy setting up procedures for preservation and collection of records and data for litigation purposes. It also includes a sample template of a Record Preservation Notice Email.
This sample addresses how when conducting internal investigations the steps that should be taken to ensure the investigation is properly concluded and that the investigation file is in order.
Foreign companies doing business in China have focused in recent days on the case of GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”), the British multinational producer of pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare products headquartered in London. Articles to date, however, have been more descriptive than analytical and have focused more on the alleged acts and potential implications for the individuals allegedly involved and not as much on potential exposure for the corporate entities and those corporate officers who were not directly involved in actions violating PRC law. This article addresses those points while also placing the case in the broader context of China today.
This InfoPAK is designed to assist in-house counsel in the design and execution of internal investigations. It discusses how to structure the investigation, manage documents, conduct interviews, and communicate about the investigation with third parties, such as auditors and regulators. This InfoPAK also provides guidance on specific topics such as the risks associated with cross-border investigations, indemnification and insurance, and maximizing the investigation’s privilege protections.
This brief article provides an overview of cautious steps a company can take when conducting internal investigations.
When leading an internal investigation, you must be prepared to justify who and what you believe. Learn when to hire outside, how to structure internal interviews, and the components of the credibility evaluation pyramid, so you can assess with confidence.