Conducting an Internal Corporate Investigation: Procedures, Privilege, and Best Practices
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
July 8, 2026
Once an internal corporate investigation is authorized, the next phase is execution. How the investigation is conducted—what documents are reviewed, who is interviewed, how data is preserved, and how privilege is protected—can determine whether the investigation withstands regulatory scrutiny or collapses under

Signs That You’re Experiencing Whistleblower Retaliation
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
August 12, 2026
Retaliating against whistleblowers is illegal under federal, New York State and New York City law and the penalties can be severe.  As such, if you are a corporation or other entity dealing with a whistleblower report, you must take steps to prevent any form of retaliation. 

Handling Whistleblower Allegations Properly
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
July 15, 2026
Whistleblowers serve an essential role in our society by providing key information that is not publicly available and can be used to hold both the government and private industry to account. Whistleblowers help to prevent financial fraud and waste of corporate and taxpayer dollars and keep the public

Can You Stay Anonymous as a Whistleblower?
Lesley Brovner & Mark PetersJune 10, 2026
Whistleblowers play an essential role in exposing wrongdoing in both government and private organizations.  The information they provide helps keep us all safer, prevents financial fraud and waste of corporate and taxpayer dollars and makes things fairer for all.

Because the information whistleblowers provide is

Guarding Against Defamation and Other Tort Liability in Internal Corporate Investigations
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
May 13, 2026
Internal corporate investigations can expose corporations and their counsel to potential tort liability, particularly claims for defamation and related causes of action. Individuals who are criticized in investigation reports or referenced in regulatory filings may allege libel, slander, interference with economic

Peters Brovner Present Corporate Internal Investigations CLE
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
April 27, 2026
This CLE from the team at Peters Brovner provides a thorough overview of internal corporate investigations, explaining why they are now essential to corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.

The program first traces the evolution of internal investigations from court‑supervised SEC settlements in the

Maintaining Confidentiality in Internal Corporate Investigations
Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
April 9, 2026
Confidentiality is one of the most important and most challenging aspects of any internal corporate investigation. Investigations often uncover sensitive information involving potential misconduct, legal exposure, trade secrets, private employee data, and strategic business issues. As a result, companies must decide early whether they intend to