618 – WARRANTS, SUBPOENAS & OTHER LEGAL MATTERS
This policy is enforced to ensure that all legal requests for information are handled in a compliant, consistent, and legally appropriate manner, while safeguarding the Company's interests and maintaining confidentiality where applicable.
All employees are required to immediately refer any warrants, subpoenas, or legal investigation requests to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) for review and handling. The CLO will ensure that the Company complies with all legal obligations and responds to such requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
Receipt of Legal Requests: Upon receiving any warrant, subpoena, or legal investigation request:
Employees must refrain from providing any information, making any statements, or taking any action related to the request.
Legal notices/requests, etc., must be immediately forwarded to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO).
Role of the Chief Legal Officer (CLO):
The CLO is responsible for reviewing all legal requests to determine their validity, scope, and requirements.
The CLO will coordinate the response to the request, including any necessary compliance measures, and will ensure the Company fulfills its legal obligations.
Compliance:
The CLO will direct employees/staff as necessary to assist in gathering any required information, documents, or other evidence.
The CLO will oversee all interactions with law enforcement, legal representatives, or other relevant authorities to ensure adherence to legal standards.
Failure to follow this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. All employees are expected to comply fully with this policy to protect the integrity of the Company and ensure compliance with legal obligations.
@2024 The DPI Group. Revision Dates: 00/00/00 - The policies do not form a contract, express or implied, nor do they guarantee employment for any specific length of time. Employment with The DPI Group or any subsidiary is at-will. This means that either the employee or employer can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason. No statements made by any supervisor or manager can alter this at-will relationship. The at-will relationship can only be changed through a signed written agreement that specifically sets forth the terms between the employee and the President/Chief Executive Officer of the Company.