As the size, scope and complexity of government investigations into businesses continues to expand worldwide, this new addition seeks to provide a comprehensive global overview of the latest developments and procedures in domestic and cross-border civil and criminal investigations.
Topics covered by Government Investigations include: relevant enforcement agencies and authorities, the requirements, triggers and procedures of an investigation, whistle-blower and employee protections, document preservation (including data protection, privacy, and legal privilege limitations), notification of investors, concepts of corporate criminal liability, cooperation with enforcement agencies, resolution of investigations, and potential civil and criminal penalties.
