Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Hofstra Law Review
Abstract
Concludes that contractually binding noncooperation agreements, when made for the purpose of denying others information that could support civil or criminal liability, obstruct justice under federal law. Commonness of asking for and making noncooperation promises; Professional obligation of lawyers to assess the risk of illegality when recommending actions to their clients.
First Page
1
Volume
31
Publication Date
2002
Recommended Citation
Gillers, Stephen, "Speak No Evil: Settlement Agreements Conditioned on Noncooperation Are Illegal and Unethical" (2002). Faculty Articles. 478.
https://gretchen.law.nyu.edu/fac-articles/478
