Criminal
Jul. 24, 2014
Advantages of parallel investigations
While defending parallel actions simultaneously is not for the faint of heart, it can bring significant procedural advantages. By William S. Freeman and Allison J. Cheung
It has become common for the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission to jointly investigate alleged securities offenses, and to initiate parallel criminal and civil proceedings. Press releases announcing the commencement of both actions are designed for maximum impact, and the prospect of facing parallel proceedings can be daunting.
While defending parallel actions simultaneou...
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