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Demonstrating The Effectiveness Of Your Compliance Program

by Michael Volkov on 5/16/2013

Hopefully, you and your company will never have to prove to a court or argue to the Justice Department that your anti-corruption compliance program is “effective.” ...more

As Nonprofits Expand Their Global Reach, a Special Focus on Tax, Trademarks and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

by Charles Kolstad, Lindsay B. Meyer, Andrew D. Price, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 5/14/2013

In this presentation: - Introduction - Trademark/Brand Strategy and Protection - U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Corruption - Cross-Border Tax Planning and Compliance Please see...more

How to Minimize FCPA Risk in Health Care Acquisitions

by Mintz Levin - Health Law on 5/10/2013

When acquiring a health care company doing business abroad, there is no such thing as being too thorough with anti-corruption due diligence. The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission have the...more

Preventing Corruption While Protecting Personal Information

by Suhna Pierce, Ruti Smithline, Marian Waldmann | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/6/2013

Multinational businesses are subject to a patchwork of laws of the various jurisdictions in which they operate. Complying with the myriad rules and regulations can be challenging. Compliance obligations vary from one country...more

From The Compact Model To The Luxury Model – Managing Your Third Party Risk

by Thomas Fox on 5/1/2013

I am currently attending the Hanson Wade Oil and Gas Supply Chain Compliance conference in Houston. The event is excellent and the presentations have been ‘spot on’ for the nuts and bolts of how to do compliance. As the...more

Anti-Corruption High-Risk Audits

by Michael Volkov on 4/29/2013

The Justice Department and the SEC should be credited with promoting new compliance strategies and best practices. Whatever you may think about the DOJ/SEC FCPA enforcement program, they have pushed businesses to enhance...more

Broker-Dealer Due Diligence And FINRA Exam Priorities

by David Jenson | Leonard, Street and Deinard - Dodd-Frank and... on 4/16/2013

FINRA Chairman and CEO Richard G. Ketchum gave a speech on April 9, 2013 as part of the National Compliance Outreach Program for Broker-Dealers....more

Assessing Your BSA/AML Compliance Program

by Michael Volkov on 4/15/2013

Like every compliance project, when you start the process, it is important to conduct a careful assessment of risks and your company’s compliance program. With the growing risk of criminal, civil and regulatory enforcement...more

EPA Clarifies "Innocent Tenant" Liability Under CERCLA

by Emily Lamond, Robert Lawrence | Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 4/8/2013

Recent EPA guidance imposes new environmental due diligence and compliance requirements on prospective commercial and industrial tenants. The guidance purports to clarify an exemption from liability, but actually confirms...more

Third Party Risks And Internal Auditors

by Michael Volkov on 3/27/2013

You remember the corny song – “People who need people are the luckiest people in the world.” For a Chief Compliance Officer that saying is particularly important when it comes to third party risks. CCOs need their...more

Due Diligence When Renewing A Third Party Relationship

by Michael Volkov on 3/20/2013

Happily married couples like to renew their wedding vows. It is a great celebration of love. When you meet the spouse of your dreams, it is a wonderful ceremony. I look forward to such an event with my wonderful wife,...more

Anti-Corruption Compliance Check-Ups

by Michael Volkov on 3/11/2013

The Justice Department’s message is getting through. The two-fisted strategy of aggressive enforcement and public cajoling on the importance of compliance is being heard by the business community. The Justice Department and...more

ACADEMI's Suzanne Rich Folsom and PwC's Glenn Ware on Moral Hazard [Video]

by LEVICK on 3/6/2013

Suzanne Rich Folsom, Senior Vice Presidence, Chief Regulatory and Compliance Officer, and Deputy Genreal Counsel for Academi LLC and Glenn Ware, a Principal at PwC discuss the ways in which on Moral Hazard emerges in the...more

Analyzing the Risk of Distributors Under the FCPA-the Simon Approach

by Thomas Fox on 2/26/2013

Ed. Note-we continue our series on the risk analysis and assessment of distributors under the FCPA and management of that risk. Today, David Simon contributes a guest post where he articulates another approach to the risk...more

Inside M&A - Winter 2013

by Obiamaka P. Madubuko, Jeffrey Rothschild, Frank Schoneveld, Jake Townsend | McDermott Will & Emery on 2/22/2013

In This Issue: - FCPA Due Diligence is Critical to Avoid Successor Liability in Cross-Border Transactions - China’s Merger Control Rules...more

Doing Business In Italy - Step Up Your FCPA Compliance Now

by Thomas Fox on 2/18/2013

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is no stranger to scandal and controversial statements, but lately his words and actions seem to be providing cause for concern outside of the European Union....more

Corporate Law Report: Workplace Romances, FMLA Changes, California Tax News, and More [Video]

by JD Supra Law News on 2/14/2013

Our latest Corporate Law Report includes a look at how to deal with office relationships, changes to FMLA rules to benefit veterans, an unfortunate tax development for investors in certain California business, and other...more

The HP Acquisition of Autonomy – Lessons Learned for Doing Compliance ‘By the Book’

by Thomas Fox on 2/12/2013

Doing something ‘by the book’ means more than following a process. It means following that process during high stress times. One of the things that I think gets missed when discussing compliance programs is the need for rigor...more

Due Diligence on Human Rights? Consider Consulting Your FPCA Counsel.

by Sarah A. Altschuller | Foley Hoag LLP - Corporate Social... on 2/8/2013

Human rights due diligence requires many of the hallmarks of existing corporate compliance programs: clear policies; assessments of risk; and the integration of strong standards into corporate management systems. This...more

"Anti-Corruption Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions: Implementing a Risk-Based Approach"

by Gary DiBianco, Kelly Schulz | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/7/2013

Anti-corruption issues continue to present significant risks in acquisition and investment transactions because regulators continue robust enforcement in this area and emerging markets often present the greatest economic...more

Siemens Whistleblower Complaint Underscores Need for "Top-Down" Anti-Corruption Compliance

by Anthony Moshirnia | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 2/4/2013

In 2008, Siemens AG paid $800 million to settle charges that it had violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which generally prohibits bribery of foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. That...more

Boeing and the Conduct of Due Diligence on Sub-Suppliers

by Thomas Fox on 1/28/2013

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) act has language which makes illegal a direct or indirect act which might be used to obtain or retain business from prohibited parties. This has caused companies to begin to look at...more

FFIEC Proposes Supervisory Guidance for Financial Institutions Using Social Media

by Joseph D. Simon | Cullen and Dykman LLP on 1/25/2013

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (the “FFIEC”) has proposed supervisory guidance addressing the applicability of federal consumer protection and compliance laws, regulations, and policies to activities...more

Pfizer FCPA Settlement Emphasizes the Importance of Robust Compliance Programs for the Healthcare Industry

by Bora Rawcliffe | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 1/23/2013

The healthcare industry has been under increased SEC and DOJ scrutiny lately for potential FCPA violations. What has been described as an “industry sweep,” has focused primarily on medical device and pharmaceutical companies....more

The FCPA Guidance on the Ten Hallmarks of an Effective Compliance Program

by Thomas Fox on 1/23/2013

Many commentators are still mining the Department of Justice (DOJ)/Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) publication, A Resource Guide to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, (the “Guidance”), which was released last...more

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Demonstrating The Effectiveness Of Your Compliance Program

As Nonprofits Expand Their Global Reach, a Special Focus on Tax, Trademarks and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

How to Minimize FCPA Risk in Health Care Acquisitions

Preventing Corruption While Protecting Personal Information

From The Compact Model To The Luxury Model – Managing Your Third Party Risk

Anti-Corruption High-Risk Audits

Broker-Dealer Due Diligence And FINRA Exam Priorities

Assessing Your BSA/AML Compliance Program

EPA Clarifies "Innocent Tenant" Liability Under CERCLA

Third Party Risks And Internal Auditors

Due Diligence When Renewing A Third Party Relationship

Anti-Corruption Compliance Check-Ups

ACADEMI's Suzanne Rich Folsom and PwC's Glenn Ware on Moral Hazard [Video]

Analyzing the Risk of Distributors Under the FCPA-the Simon Approach

Inside M&A - Winter 2013

Doing Business In Italy - Step Up Your FCPA Compliance Now

Corporate Law Report: Workplace Romances, FMLA Changes, California Tax News, and More [Video]

The HP Acquisition of Autonomy – Lessons Learned for Doing Compliance ‘By the Book’

Due Diligence on Human Rights? Consider Consulting Your FPCA Counsel.

"Anti-Corruption Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions: Implementing a Risk-Based Approach"

Siemens Whistleblower Complaint Underscores Need for "Top-Down" Anti-Corruption Compliance

Boeing and the Conduct of Due Diligence on Sub-Suppliers

FFIEC Proposes Supervisory Guidance for Financial Institutions Using Social Media

Pfizer FCPA Settlement Emphasizes the Importance of Robust Compliance Programs for the Healthcare Industry

The FCPA Guidance on the Ten Hallmarks of an Effective Compliance Program

ACADEMI's Suzanne Rich Folsom and PwC's Glenn Ware on Moral Hazard [Video]

Corporate Law Report: Workplace Romances, FMLA Changes, California Tax News, and More [Video]

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