Michael E Gertzman

August 01, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Michael E. Gertzman and Michael J. Pernick, in a column on International Litigation, write about how the Second Circuit changed the analysis of whether to review an overseas client's documents here or abroad.

By Michael E. Gertzman and Michael J. Pernick

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December 08, 2011 | New York Law Journal

Michael E. Gertzman and James J. Beha II of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison write: Reviewing a foreign client's documents in your office is quicker, less expensive, and far more convenient than flying a team of lawyers to the client's overseas headquarters, but recent decisions on discovery suggest that the prudent course in a government investigation may be to take the next flight.

By Michael E. Gertzman and James J. Beha II

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July 21, 2008 | New York Law Journal

Michael E. Gertzman, a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, writes that two recent Southern District decisions confirm that the courts thus far have failed consistently to redress the coercive effects of government waiver requests in criminal or regulatory investigations. Indeed, continuing uncertainty as to the scope, rationale and vitality of the doctrine suggests that only legislation prohibiting government investigators from seeking waivers can provide effective relief to corporate clients faced with the difficult choice between complying with the government's standard for full cooperation and preserving the privileges. Such legislation may soon be enacted.

By Michael E. Gertzman

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