Businesses in today’s legal environment must be vigilant to stay ahead of the difficult regulatory and employment challenges that multiply as their organizations grow. Self-audits are becoming increasingly necessary to minimize the risk of potentially crippling litigation down the road, and problems inevitably crop up on their own--even in the most structured and ethical business environments.
We assist some clients with proactive audits of their compliance policies and help others respond to specific allegations of misconduct. We routinely conduct investigations for clients with concerns about their own compliance as well as those who may have been injured by the legal offenses of others.
We help our clients develop investigation plans that are sensitive to their needs and have the resources to carry out efficient and effective investigations, prepare objective reports, and provide advice regarding the difficult questions that might result, including: whether to modify codes of conduct and other compliance initiatives; whether to discipline employees who have engaged in misconduct; whether to voluntarily report possible regulatory violations to government officials; and whether to pursue legal action against culpable individuals. We help our clients identify, evaluate and resolve potential lapses in compliance before they develop into more serious legal concerns.
Our experience is wide-ranging and includes investigations of:
- Embezzlement
- Fraud
- Bribery and Kickbacks
- Securities Fraud
- Theft of Trade Secrets
- Money Laundering
- Academic Fraud
- Immigration Violations
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance
- Healthcare Fraud
- HIPAA Compliance
- Healthcare Reimbursement
- Employment Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Executive Compensation
- Conflicts of Interest and other Corporate Governance Issues
- Other Violations of Statutes, Regulations or Company Policies
