The NFL’s decision to use the same law firm to both conduct the “independent” investigation in Deflategate and to advocate for the NFL in the subsequent lawsuit was a rookie mistake. In fact, I think that the judge’s decision today … Continue reading
As I wrote about earlier this week, among the challenges Tom Brady is making in the appeal of his 4-game suspension is a challenge to the NFL’s assertion that the investigation file and the communications between the NFL and the … Continue reading
Yesterday, the NFL issued a 20-page decision upholding the four-game suspension of Tom Brady, the star quarterback of the New England Patriots. Brady’s agent, Don Yee, quickly attacked the decision saying the appeal lacked in procedural fairness: “The appeal process … Continue reading
Regardless of how well operated an organization is, there will, inevitably, come a time when a compliance concern is raised that needs to be investigated. Planning for that day is absolutely critical. Ask yourself: Who do you have within your … Continue reading
Yesterday, the Hawks’ former GM Dan Ferry told the Atlanta Journal Constitution that he’s “been asking the Hawks for many months to release the results of the Taylor investigation because I wanted everyone to have those facts. For whatever reason, … Continue reading
The media frenzy continues today as Tom Brady is anticipated to appeal his four-game suspension and connection with DeflateGate. Brady’s suspension has been criticized for being out of proportion with other disciplinary decisions, namely that other players’ domestic violence incidents … Continue reading
Yesterday’s press conference by Ted Wells defending the independence of his internal investigation should serve as a reminder of the importance of selecting an investigator who will not only be independent and impartial but also be perceived as independent and … Continue reading
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) just issued a press release announcing its “first enforcement action against a company for using improperly restrictive language in confidentiality agreements with the potential to stifle the whistleblowing process.” At issue, was KBR, Inc.’s … Continue reading
The Pao v. Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) lawsuit is now with the jury. The case pits a single woman – Ellen Pao – against KPCB – one of the largest and most established venture capital firms in the … Continue reading
Most of the commentary on the Ellen Pao v. Kleiner Perkins jury trial has been focused on whether or not Pao will prevail on her claim of gender discrimination, but the testimony over the last couple of days has revealed … Continue reading