PRACTICE AREAS

 
 

INVESTIGATIONS

Our team of former federal prosecutors and in-house attorneys utilize a systematic approach to investigations that is both thorough and objective in order to ensure an independent and evidence-based inquiry.

 

CORPORATE

The firm has a deep well of experience representing medical corporations, life science companies, consumer products companies, technology companies, amusement parks, design and financial firms, banks, law firms and municipalities in investigating potential violations of state and federal laws.

  • Represented a medical device company in an internal investigation of suspected embezzlement by an employee. Our thorough investigation led to the opening of an official criminal investigation by law enforcement.

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    Represented a banking institution in an investigation of potentially improper use of lender funds by bank executives.

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    Conducted internal investigation for defense contractor related to $500,000 embezzlement leading to prosecution by San Diego District Attorney’s Office.

 

HEALTHCARE

Our team of investigators works with hospitals and medical groups in conducting complex health care related investigations related to potential False Claims Act and Stark Law violations.

  • Represented medical group in sensitive investigation related to co-owner doctor engaging in self-dealing, breaches of fiduciary duties, and potential Stark Law violations.

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    Conducted FCPA due diligence investigation for American health care company in its acquisition of new entities.

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    Represented insurance company in dozens of complex investigations related to potential False Claims Act and Kickback violations related to medical providers.

 

CROSS BORDER

The firm has substantial experience conducting bilingual witness interviews in international investigations related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”).

  • Represented American company purchasing foreign entity in conducting bilingual internal investigation related to allegations of violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act.

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    Investigation of potential FCPA bribery and U.S. Travel Act violations by company executive.

 

EMPLOYMENT

The firm is regularly brought in by companies to conduct discreet internal employment investigations related to discrimination and harassment related to sex, race, religion, disability and other protected categories.

  • Represented public company in an internal investigation of unethical and potentially illegal actions by senior level officers and the general counsel.

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    Represented a life science company in investigating allegations of violations of federal law by a key executive.

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    Conducted an internal investigation of harassment alleged against a board member by another officer of a start-up company.

 

WHITE COLLAR/ GOVERNMENT

The firm has experience representing clients in DOJ and government investigations alleging violations of federal and state law. The firm is also experienced in responding to subpoenas and other information-gathering requests from federal and state authorities.

  • Successfully counseled company in investigation by federal and California government agencies ultimately obtaining criminal declination.

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    Conducted investigation in response to SEC inquiry regarding potential securities fraud conducted by related investor.

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    Conducted investigation on behalf of construction company in relation to allegations of potential violations of the Clean Water Act by the federal government.

 

UNIVERSITY & NONPROFIT

Our team has conducted sensitive and responsive independent investigations for universities, international nonprofits, and other faith-based institutions throughout the United States.

  • Conducted investigation on behalf of a university related to a complaint of racial discrimination and harassment made by a professor against the President of the University.

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    Represented a global faith-based organization in an internal workplace investigation of suspected age and race-based discrimination by senior level human resource professionals.

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    Advised international missions organization in responding to and resolving historic sex abuse claims