by dcadmin | Jan 9, 2024 | Company Officer, Company Owner
First steps Before you report anything, you need to assess whether what you have observed is actually unlawful. Sometimes, someone may have done something that appears to be illegal or unethical but, upon investigation, it is not in fact a legal violation. You should...
by dcadmin | Jan 9, 2024 | Auditor or Accountant, Company Officer, Company Owner, Financial Adviser or Investor
You need an advocate We’ve had many clients wrongly accused. And if we’re able to get involved early, we stand a better chance of addressing the issues before they spiral out of control. If an employer or someone else has informed you that they believe...
by dcadmin | Jan 9, 2024 | Blockchain Participant, Company Officer, Company Owner
Think first A lawsuit should be a last resort, but discussing the issues with a lawyer shouldn’t be the last thing you do before filing. Getting expert advice up front can save your company a lot of money down the road. A good lawyer can help you shape the...
by dcadmin | Jan 9, 2024 | Company Officer, Company Owner
Preserve Information Does the company have an internal investigative function? Is there a process to engage with in-house legal and conduct a privileged investigation? Does the company have a process for collecting and preserving emails, electronic data, and other...
by dcadmin | Dec 20, 2023 | Auditor or Accountant, Blockchain Participant, Company Officer, Company Owner, Financial Adviser or Investor
Audit Committee/Board-led Independent Investigation Where a company’s audit committee wishes to conduct an investigation into potential violations (this may happen before any government investigation starts), they should probably not use a law firm that regularly...
by dcadmin | Dec 19, 2023 | Auditor or Accountant, Blockchain Participant, Company Officer, Company Owner, Financial Adviser or Investor
SEC investigations begin and are tracked, completed, resolved, and ultimately closed in accordance with the SEC’s processes and procedures. Accordingly, the progress of an investigation and the next steps in the process can be understood and anticipated. Matter...
