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How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Headed?

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 12.19.12

Although much uncertainty remains, there is an emerging consensus that overall budgetary cuts are likely to occur in the coming weeks, whether as a result of sequestration or an alternative deficit reduction plan. In "Cliff Notes: The Long, Slow Trudge Toward Sequestration," published by Law360 on December 17, C&M attorneys Angela Styles, Steve McBrady, and Stephan Rice provide a brief retrospective of the developments in 2012 and a short overview of what contractors can expect in the weeks ahead as the countdown to sequestration approaches.


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Client Alert | 3 min read | 09.15.26

Private Investigations Act Series: An Introduction to the New Legal Framework for Internal Investigations in Belgium

Until recently, Belgian law did not have a general regulatory framework for internal investigations. Companies wishing to conduct an investigation had to navigate a fragmented set of rules that covered general principles and, to a limited extent, privacy and employee rights. The application of these rules to internal investigations was not clear, and it was therefore often difficult to put the rules into practice. This legal vacuum created significant risks, both for the integrity of the investigation itself and for the admissibility of any evidence gathered. ...