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How the Office of General Counsel (OGC) Serves as a Resource to EHS

How the Office of General Counsel (OGC) Serves as a Resource to EHS. Policy development and revision General guidance regarding response to inquiries or visits by government agencies and appeal/abatement/payment of fines.

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How the Office of General Counsel (OGC) Serves as a Resource to EHS

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  1. How the Office of General Counsel (OGC) Serves as a Resource to EHS Policy development and revision General guidance regarding response to inquiriesor visits by government agencies and appeal/abatement/payment of fines. Support for the resolution of potential or identified areas of non-compliance. Dispute resolution – service providers, employment-related matters Supervisor training – policies regarding harassment and discrimination and Title IX.

  2. OGC as Resource to EHS • Support post-accident – documentation required, preservation of evidence, charge to investigate to protect atty.-client privilege – in preparation for litigation (Litigation hold memoranda.). • Claims resulting in lawsuits – litigation management, document requests/production, preparation of witnesses for deposition and trial. • Negotiation of contract terms for certain regulated services, consulting agreements and Brownfield credits.

  3. Liability v. Responsibility - Indemnification OGC Memo on Insurance & Indemnification of MIT Staff & Volunteers: https://web.mit.edu/ogc/pdf/indemnification-insurance-memo.pdf “Performance of activities in good faith and within the scope of their MIT employment “ Negligence v. fraud, criminal acts – what’s covered by MIT’s insurance program? Responsibility – your job description. Liability – a legal obligation or determination

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