Legal issues in corporate investigations in times of lockdown
/We are currently in a national lockdown, which has impaired the ability of compliance professionals in carrying out investigations. While we are all trying to balance work and life practicing social distancing, whistleblower hotlines have been buzzing. Due to the uncertainty about the duration of this crisis, companies are conducting internal investigations relying on technology and electronic documents. This new reality is leading to issues that need to be tested on legal principles, some of which may involve the application of laws not intended for these situations, but that could still be applicable.
Lees verder: