When a company seeks legal advice by retaining outside counsel to conduct an internal investigation, the investigation is ordinarily privileged. But what if the company plans to use, or ultimately uses, the legal advice for a business purpose? Does the existence of a business purpose render the privilege inapplicable? {Read full article here}
Sixth Circuit Reaffirms Robust Privilege Protections in Corporate Internal Investigations
In a key decision affecting how companies handle internal investigations and compliance matters, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently clarified how attorney-client privilege and work-product protection apply to internal investigations conducted in the shadow of potential litigation. {Read full article here}
Government Investigations & White Collar
As countries open their borders to global business and investment by private, public and sovereign enterprise, so too do they open themselves up to the quid pro quo enforcement of multilateral government regulations and sanctions. And, so too must the enterprises doing business within those borders comply with such multilateral obligations, lest they be the target of a government investigation. {Read full article here}
Major law reforms and shifting SFO guidance impacts corporate criminal enforcement in the UK
The UK continues to strengthen its approach to white collar crime and corporate investigations, with significant legal and regulatory reforms introduced in 2025 and further changes anticipated. The UK government’s new anti-corruption strategy makes clear that it regards fraud and corruption as a drag on UK growth. {Read full article here}
Last Updated on February 6, 2026 by Jim Kimmons