Renowned law firm McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP has sought to quash subpoenas issued by a former executive presently accused of siphoning funds from the organization. In a claim before a New Jersey court, the firm indicated that the demanded data on the company’s tax records, personnel wages, and employee credit card usage was “irrelevant” and overly invasive.
The former executive’s allegations and subsequent subpoenas were interpreted as an “oppressive” measure against the firm, which strongly refuted the relevancy of the unique information sought. The projection of the subpoenas is perceived largely as a distraction from the central accusations against the ex-executive, with the firm arguing that the protection of its confidential and sensitive data is paramount.
The court is yet to come to a conclusion on the matter at hand. Oversight on the proceedings and more detailed information can be found on the original audience-restricted article through Law360 here.