White Collar Year In Preview: Impeachment Implications

This is the seventh and last post in our start-of-year series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. Our previous entry discussed sanctions and export controls trends in 2020. We look forward to keep you apprised of developments in all of these areas in the year ahead.

In 2019 we saw the conclusion of a nationally-significant grand jury matter in the Mueller investigation, and the beginning of an even more historic and remarkable congressional inquiry in the investigation and impeachment of President Trump. These events have caused many citizens across the country to encounter and give thought to our criminal and legislative investigation processes. Importantly, for companies and individuals who may face investigations by the executive (DOJ) or legislative branches in the future, the past year has provided a stark example of the significant similarities and differences between proceedings in these spheres. While some