Although the case caption is under seal, certain portions of the parties’ briefs have been made public and the defendant is a nonprofit corporation that is organized for charitable purposes and tax-exempt pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue … Continue reading
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ACC Files Amicus Over Privilege Issues in Paterno v. NCAA
This appeal presents significant questions regarding the ability of organizations – including universities, corporations, non-profit associations, etc. – to conduct internal investigations into alleged employee misconduct. Corporations and other organizations depend on internal investigations to identify and address allegations of … Continue reading
ACC Seeks to Protect Attorney-Client Privilege After the Dissolution of a Corporation
The Pennsylvania Superior Court should reverse the lower court. In the 1998 decision of Swidler & Berlin v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the attorney-client privilege continues after the death of an individual client, and that a … Continue reading