Conducting an Internal Investigation Checklist

by Practical Law Litigation and Practical Law Labor & Employment

A Checklist that outlines the key issues for companies to consider when conducting an internal investigation in response to government action, allegations of wrongdoing, or a lawsuit. This Checklist provides a framework covering a broad range of best practices and addresses critical decision points and key procedural steps. Finally, this Checklist touches on the concluding phases of an investigation, such as preparing a final report, deciding whether to report misconduct to the government, implementing corrective action, and strengthening internal controls.