Jonathan S Sack Ester Murdukhayeva

July 25, 2013 | Inside Counsel

In this article we discuss an issue that arises just before a settlement agreement is executed namely, what happens when the parties agree to settle in principle but one party changes his or her mind before the agreement is fully executed?

By Jonathan S. Sack, Ester Murdukhayeva

11 minute read

July 11, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Government investigations are risky and expensive and, in the case of companies, commonly lead to settlements.

By Jonathan S. Sack, Ester Murdukhayeva

10 minute read

June 27, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Traditionally, the role of a judge in reviewing an agreement to resolve civil or criminal charges has been very limited.

By Jonathan S. Sack, Ester Murdukhayeva

14 minute read

June 13, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Companies launch internal investigations based on information that comes from a variety of sources, including newspaper articles, government requests for information and information bubbling up from within the organization that makes its way to the legal department.

By Jonathan S. Sack, Ester Murdukhayeva

10 minute read

May 30, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Courts and lawmakers have broadened the definition of protected whistleblower activitythat is, the type of conduct that triggers legal protection against retaliation.

By Jonathan S. Sack, Ester Murdukhayeva

9 minute read

May 16, 2013 | Inside Counsel

At one time whistleblowers were relatively rare and isolated, and the law did not grant them much protection.

By Jonathan S. Sack, Ester Murdukhayeva

12 minute read