In addition to its list of basic do's and don'ts for internal investigations of sexual harassment allegations, CorpCounsel.com's "#Metoo After Year Two: Lessons Learned" serves as good reminder of the business risks associated with workplace harassment and sound risk mitigation practices. The article also notes NDA and other traditional settlement agreement considerations that may warrant reevaluation based on recently adopted laws and changes in public perceptions.
See also "Securities Fraud in the #MeToo Era" (Vinson & Elkins), our recent reports: "#MeToo: Negotiating & Responding to Weinstein Clauses" and "How to Mitigate #MeToo Risks," and additional information on our Corporate Culture, Compliance & Ethics, and Director Duties & Liabilities pages. This post first appeared in the weekly Society Alert!