© Copyright 2014 Saul Ewing LLP Who’s That Knocking On The Door: Preparing For OIG Audits and Investigations Timothy J. Lyon, Esq.
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© Copyright 2014 Saul Ewing LLP Legal Framework Investigative Tools The Grand Jury Subpoenas Search Warrants
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© Copyright 2014 Saul Ewing LLP A Search Warrant’s Contents Description of the... Premises/Location Areas to be searched Items to be taken
© Copyright 2014 Saul Ewing LLP What A Warrant Really Means Time Knowledge Sources Resources Serious
© Copyright 2014 Saul Ewing LLP Why A Search Warrant Collect evidence – including electronic data Element of surprise – interview witnesses and even targets Discover the unknown Test subpoena compliance
© Copyright 2014 Saul Ewing LLP Responding To The Warrant Be calm Be polite Set up... Counsel A recorder An employee advisor
© Copyright 2014 Saul Ewing LLP Counsel Review the warrant and the government’s actions – focus on seized documents and records’ custodians Prevent seizure of privileged materials Assist with media Interview employees Prepare to respond to subpoena(s), if any PLAY CATCH UP
© Copyright 2014 Saul Ewing LLP Recorder Observe only – no interference Take detailed notes Ask that documents be copied on-site Confirm the government’s receipt of material CATCH UP
© Copyright 2014 Saul Ewing LLP Handling Employees Non-essential employees: GO HOME Time-sensitive matters Employee rights: not to speak to counsel to report Litigation hold compliance, defense, protection, CATCH UP
© Copyright 2014 Saul Ewing LLP Conclusion/Summary Impressions are important Be calm Be polite Never obstruct CATCH UP – Sprint, then jog
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