Handling Conflicting Accounts in an Internal Investigation

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Practical brief for attorneys, paralegals, and business teams.

Different accounts do not necessarily mean someone is deliberately misleading the reviewer. Memory, vantage point, timing, and access to information can all affect what a person reports.

A focused approach

Build a comparison of the specific points of agreement and disagreement. Identify independent records or observations that may clarify each material difference.

Points to address

  • Ask follow-up questions about the source of knowledge
  • Keep original accounts intact
  • Avoid resolving conflicts solely by confidence or seniority

What the findings mean

Where a conflict cannot be resolved, say so. A transparent limitation is more useful than a conclusion that exceeds the available support.

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