Anne Marie Painter was quoted in the Law360 article, "4 Ways Companies Should React When GCs Behave Badly," regarding legal departments actions when its general counsel breaches fiduciary duties.

In the aftermath, the company may need to enhance the availability of its staff who receive complaints or establish a new committee altogether, said Ann Marie Painter, a partner in Perkins Coie LLP's labor and employment practice.

If the investigation proves the general counsel violated policy or engaged in unlawful activity, the CEO and board in consultation with outside counsel will want to take action to hold that person accountable and demonstrate that such conduct will not be tolerated, employment lawyers say.

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