In re Criminal Investigation of John Doe, Inc.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

SARIS, District Judge.

The government moves for an ex parte order pursuant to Rule 4.2, Comment 7 of the Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct permitting it to contact three employees of a corporation which is represented by counsel. The corporation, certain employees, and other corporations are under criminal investigation for making false claims, paying bribes, and accepting kickbacks in connection with providing government services. Recently, according to the government, one employee contacted it indicating a willingness to speak with the government. The other two…