Comments of the Association of Corporate Counsel on The Report of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on the Organizational Sentencing Guidelines (Proposed Amendments to Chapter Eight, United States Sentencing Guidelines)
This multi-jurisdictional practice matter in the state of New Hampshire regards corporate counsel who is licensed and in good standing in one state, but practicing exclusively and full time for a corporate client in offices located in another state.
A Non-ACC Policy Statement from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission concerning Attorney-Client Privilege and government investigations.
Statements before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding DOJ and SEC policies related to attorney-client privilege.
Updated ABA model rules 1.6 and 1.13 (8/11/03)
Proposed rule requires registration of Virginia in-house counsel not licensed in the Commonwealth, includes CLE requirements, professional responsibility exam and character and fitness application.
A brief addressing whether the Superior Court erred as a matter of law in holding that the attorney-client privilege did not apply to a confidential memorandum written by Petitioners' in-house senior counsel to its senior executives and attorneys which related to pending and future litigation and reflects confidential information previously shared by the client with the attorney, as well as the attorney's legal advice.
This supplemental brief addresses the practical dimensions of the distinction between (i) advancements of attorneys' fees to employees from the outset of an attorney-client relationship and (ii) indemnification of attorneys' fees to employees that are exonerated of wrongdoing at the conclusion of an investigation or legal proceeding.
Proxy Statement disclosures. This brief argues the implied right of action recognized by the Court of Appeals (Fourth Circuit) nullifies state law and conflicts with fundamental principles of federalism. Additionally, the unrestrained liabilities and vague substantive requirements imposed by the court of appeals threaten to degrade the quality of disclosure in proxy statements.
A brief alleging that in-house counsel should receive the same protection as outside counsel and the court should not make distinctions based on the employment status of an attorney.