Corporate Investigations & Integrity

Peter D. Greene is quoted in Barron’s discussing a recent lawsuit filed against The Weather Channel app by the City of Los Angeles for dishonestly gathering and selling users’ location information to hedge funds and money managers that use such data to gain insights regarding consumer behavior. Greene notes that more suits against alternative data collection could eventually be filed and advises his clients to remain vigilant with regard to data provenance. (subscription required to access article)

Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, Forbes, The Associated Press, USA Today, CNN, ESPN, the NBA, Mavs Moneyball, ABC, CBS, MSN, SportsDay (The Dallas Morning News), the Dallas Observer, the Star-Telegram, Corporate Counsel, Law360, and numerous other outlets note Anne Milgram as co-lead attorney (alongside Evan Krutoy of Krutoy Law, P.C.) in an independent investigation on behalf of the Dallas Mavericks to look into allegations of serious workplace misconduct within the team’s business operations. A seven-month process involving 215 interviews and review of more than 1.6 million documents resulted in the September 19 release of The Report of the Independent Investigation of Dallas Basketball Limited, as well as a press conference in which Anne detailed the investigation’s methodology and the report’s findings and recommendations. Sports Illustrated describes the investigation’s approach as “thorough, objective and as complete as reasonably possible.” The article lauds that fact that the Mavericks hired two impartial, “high-caliber attorneys” and gave them “complete and unfettered access,” and it notes the NBA’s implicit endorsement of the investigation given the league’s decision not to launch its own. The NBA says that the “extensive investigation … resulted in a detailed understanding of the scope and substance of the issues.” Corporate Counsel states that the report “could hold important lessons for GCs” and that in-house counsel would do well “to study the report’s recommendations … to see what might apply at their own companies.” The Washington Post reports that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has asked all 30 NBA teams to adopt the report’s recommendations. (subscription required to access certain content)

The New Jersey Law Journal, Law360 (August 21, 2018; August 31, 2018), NJBIZ, ROI, Bloomberg Law – Big Law Business, InsiderNJ, New Jersey Business, The Deal, Politico, CA3blog, and the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey’s (CIANJ) Business Beat newsletter highlight Paul B. Matey’s upcoming arrival to Lowenstein as a partner in the White Collar Criminal Defense practice following his tenure as general counsel at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. Several outlets quote both Lowenstein Litigation Department Chair Christopher Porrino on Matey’s move (noting how well Matey’s experience fits into the firm’s areas of focus) and Lowenstein white collar Chair Michael B. Himmel, who calls Matey a “top-notch” attorney and “top-level” business leader. (subscription required to access certain content)

Matthew Boxer is featured in the Center for the Advancement of Public Integrity Profile in Public Integrity series for his work as New Jersey's first independent state comptroller.

Matthew Boxer is highlighted in Columbia Law School Magazine regarding his discussion on local government corruption, which took place at Columbia's Center for the Advancement of Public Integrity.

In the Asbury Park Press, Matthew Boxer is highlighted for being hired by the Lakewood School Board to assess possible litigation aimed at securing additional funding for the district.

In the New Jersey Herald, Matthew Boxer is highlighted for being hired to conduct an investigation into a solar energy initiative entered into by Sussex, Morris, and Somerset counties.

Matthew Boxer's investigation of racial discrimination allegations against the New Jersey National Guard is highlighted in NJ.com.

Matthew Boxer is quoted in New Jersey Business Magazine regarding the federal and state regulations that determine requirements for protecting sensitive data.

Matthew Boxer is highlighted in The Washington Post for being hired to conduct an investigation at the New Jersey National Guard with regard to allegations of racial discrimination.

In the Corporate Counsel Newsletter, Matthew Boxer discusses issues companies should consider when conducting an internal investigation.

Matthew Boxer is highlighted on NJ.com for being hired by the state of New Jersey to investigate claims of racial discrimination made at the New Jersey National Guard. Matthew's extensive investigation experience, "unquestioned credentials," and "reputation for being objective and fair" are also discussed.

Matthew Boxer is quoted in The Bergen Record regarding the Teaneck Transparency Trust's efforts to get Teaneck Township operating in a more efficient way and in compliance with the law.

Matthew Boxer is quoted in Inside Counsel regarding the need for companies to establish credibility with regulators and maintain an effective compliance program.

In Compliance Week, Michael Himmel comments on the rise of derivative and shareholder class action lawsuits brought against companies that have faced FCPA investigations.

In Compliance Week, Michael Himmel comments on the increasing number of FCPA investigations in industries that have not traditionally been subject to FCPA enforcement actions.