What Corporate Counsel Should Remember When the State Attorney General Calls
Quick Counsel, Association of Corporate Counsel
August 4, 2009
The state attorneys general carry out their duty by enforcing the law with impartiality, using their power of office to protect the public and punish evildoers. On the other hand, companies caught in the crosshairs of the attorney general often feel like they are the victims, with no one to help them. The state attorneys general have the authority and power to force large financial settlements and bring business to a standstill. Although there is no easy answer, Mr. Verhey gives five general points to remember when advising company leadership in the midst of a state investigation. To read the full article, please click the link below.
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