In the corporate world, a poorly considered email sent in the heat of the moment can have significant legal repercussions. David Graham, senior counsel at Gardner Law, cautions professionals to scrutinize their communications. He advises, “If you read your document, your email or whatever and it wouldn’t be appropriate to read in open court, before a jury or a judge, then you better rewrite it.”
The implications of such careless communications are not trivial, as they can potentially capsize businesses involved in legal disputes. For corporate counsel and compliance officers, this underscores the importance of instituting effective communication policies and training programs for employees.
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