4-1 Discussion: Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Procedure

Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides guidelines for the discovery and sharing of information in a fraud investigation. In this discussion, you will explore the significance of Rule 26 in a fraud investigation.

Create one initial post and respond to at least two of your classmates.

For your initial post, address the following:

1. Explain Rule 26 and how it is relevant to a fraud investigation.
2. Discuss the potential consequences of not complying with Rule 26.
3. Describe challenges Rule 26 could present in performing a thorough fraud investigation.