Neiman Marcus 2003 Annual Report Download - page 343

termination, will be taken against any employee engaged in theft or abuse of Company property and, if warranted, against the
employee's supervisor and others in the employee's chain of command.
For additional information, refer to the Code provisions below regarding e-mail, voice mail and the Internet and conflicts of
interest.
WIRETAPPING, EAVESDROPPING AND TAPE RECORDING
The Company and its employees shall comply fully with all laws governing wiretapping, tape recording and other
forms of electronic surveillance, and shall not sue any devise to record, monitor or listen to communications between others
without the prior approval of the Legal Department, and without consent of all parties to the communications required under
the law.
Without express permission from the Legal Department, employees may not use any electronic, mechanical or other device
to listen to, monitor or record any oral or electronic communication. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of telephone
extensions to overhear other individuals' conversations. It also applies to any interception of electronic mail or other electronic
communications.
RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES FROM THIRD PARTIES
Employees who are contact by government representatives, attorneys who do not represent the Company, the media, or other
third parties inquiring about Company matters must immediately notify appropriate management personnel before attempting to
respond to any written or verbal requests for information.
REQUESTS BY ATTORNEYS AND GOVERNMENT AGENTS
Employees who are contacted by attorneys, government agents (e.g., from the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade
Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Securities Exchange Commission, or other federal, state or local
agencies), investigators, or other third parties concerning potential or actual litigation or investigations, whether or not the matter
involves the Company, must immediately notify the Legal Department. Employees shall promptly refer any verbal or written requests
for information, documents or testimony to the Legal Department. Immediate reporting to the Legal Department is particularly critical
when requests are made in the form of a summons, subpoena, order to show cause, or other document legally requiring that an
appearance be made or a response be given. The original legal document must be sent immediately to the Legal Department.
Employees must also report to the Legal Department any inquiries or requests from attorneys who are not affiliated with the
Company, even if litigation is not pending or threatened. The Legal Department will assess the situation, advise employees and
determine the appropriate response.
REQUESTS FOR INSPECTIONS OF PREMISES
Government agencies (e.g., occupational safety and health agencies, customs officials or taxing authorities) and building
code enforcement officials periodically may seek to inspect Company premises. The manager of the relevant facility, or an alternate
designee in his or her