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FinCEN Issues Additional Helpful Guidance on How to Report a Dissolution of a Company

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on Sept. 10, 2024, issued four FAQs to update and clarify how reporting should be undertaken for reporting companies that are dissolved prior...more

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A New Entity Abroad, Part II - Unique Employment Regulations

One of the primary concerns for an organization that wants to start conducting business in a new country must be the laws of the specific country. Employment regulations vary widely around the globe, and some may be so...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Checklist for Foreign Companies Expanding into the US

You’re a foreign company looking to set up shop in the United States. You have weighed the pros and cons of expanding your business into the United States, c..onfirmed the compatibility of any products or services you offer...more

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The Evolution of National Security in the U.S. and U.K.

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The U.S. and the U.K. are focused on common national security risks, including preventing foreign access to key emerging technologies, the integrity of the defense supply chain, protection of critical infrastructure, and...more

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Non-U.S. Companies on Alert: U.S. Government Issues Tri-Seal Compliance Note on Global Enforcement

New Tri-Seal Compliance Note highlights sanctions and export control compliance expectations for non-U.S. persons. Three agencies overseeing U.S. trade law compliance provided an overview of where U.S. sanctions and export...more

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SEC Adopts Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

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On March 6,2024, in a 3-2 vote, the US Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules requiring registrants to disclose certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports....more

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Non-US Companies Face New Compliance Requirements Under the US Corporate Transparency Act Beginning in 2024

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) became effective on January 1. The CTA creates a new national database of companies, maintained by the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), to...more

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FinCEN’s Final Regulations to Implement the Corporate Transparency Act

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Pursuant to the adoption of comprehensive revisions to the U.S. anti-money laundering statutes as part of the Defense Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “Defense Act”), on September 30, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement...more

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The IRS is Shifting Audit Attention to Large Partnerships and Wealthy Individuals

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In 2009, the IRS created its Global High Wealth Industry Group, known more familiarly as the “Wealth Squad.” This group starts with an examination of a “key case,” which is typically a wealthy person’s individual tax return,...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Action Required: Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Is Here

This advisory provides a general summary of the Corporate Transparency Act and its requirements and is not intended to, and does not, provide legal, compliance or other advice to any individual or entity....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

Addressing the Jurisdictional Challenges of Compensation Clawbacks

The Department of Justice’s newly launched compensation and clawback pilot program is certain to bring with it numerous implementation hurdles and jurisdictional challenges, but it also incentivizes companies to have in place...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

SEC vs. Philips: Expansion of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

In May 2023, a complex SEC law enforcement proceeding was concluded against Philips, a public Dutch medtech company. The proceeding concluded with a settlement, whereby Philips agreed to pay a fine of more than USD 62 million...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

Tips for Entering the Life Sciences Market in Brazil

For life sciences companies, Brazil’s market offers both an abundance of business opportunities and a myriad of on-the-ground regulatory compliance challenges for new entrants. Getting the market-entry strategy right will...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2023 - Hot (or at least warm) Off the Press: Updates & Revisions to the ITAR

The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) is continuing its project to revise and update the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Some of the changes are editorial and some are substantive. If you are...more

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Latest DOJ Guidance and Non-US Companies: What to Expect and How to Handle it

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Since his election, President Joe Biden has loudly reaffirmed U.S. ambitions in the fight against global corruption, domestically and abroad. Thus, in June 2021 the “Biden memorandum” declared the fight against...more

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Corporate Transparency Act: Summary of Key Aspects of the Final Rule

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As previously reported, on September 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued the final rule to implement the beneficial ownership reporting requirements of the Corporate...more

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FinCEN Requires Wide Array of Companies To Report Beneficial Ownership Information To Strengthen Transparency of US Financial...

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On September 29, 2022, FinCEN issued a final rule requiring most corporations, limited liability companies and other entities created in or registered to do business in the United States to report information regarding their...more

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The Norwegian Transparency Act Comes Into Force: Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence for Large Companies Doing Business in Norway...

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On 1 July 2022, the Norwegian Transparency Act entered into force. It requires that large domestic (Norwegian) companies and foreign companies doing business in Norway implement and account for human rights due diligence in...more

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Senior US DOJ Official Sets Forth New Priorities for Pursuing Corporate Crime

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The priorities will impact non-US companies who may face a US DOJ with a renewed emphasis on combating corporate crime. In a recent speech that has garnered significant attention, the Deputy Attorney General of the...more

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Biden: The Fight Against Foreign and Transnational Corruption Is a National Security Interest

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On June 3, 2021, President Biden issued a National Security Memorandum establishing the fight against corruption both at home and abroad as a core United States national security interest and directing the development of a...more

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[Webinar] Complying with U.S. Trade Sanctions: What every U.S. Company Needs to Know to Avoid OFAC’s Wrath - October 8th, 12:00 pm...

Learning objectives: - Overview of US sanctions regimes - To whom US laws apply (e.g. includes foreign subsidiaries; secondary sanctions) - key developments - compliance obligations and elements of an effective sanctions...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Compliance Program "Must Haves" For Doing Business Abroad

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With "compliance" being the buzzword for corporate executives and legal counsel, there is renewed focus on reducing legal risks when exporting or selling overseas. The key is a robust compliance program that outlines the...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Webinar] Anti-Corruption and Compliance Training - May 28th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

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Please join McDermott and Grant Thornton on Thursday, May 28, for a webinar training on anti-corruption and compliance. This training will discuss the auditing standards on illegal acts by clients and the auditor’s...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 120: Interview of NAVEX Global Third-Party Risk Officials: Chris Bailey and Stephen Gooding

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Global companies face extraordinary risks through their reliance on third-party agents, distributors, consultants and vendors/suppliers. Federal prosecutors and regulators have had a record year in FCPA and sanctions...more

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IRS “BEEFS UP” Section 965 COMPLIANCE For 2017 And 2018 Returns

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On July 2, 2018, the IRS introduced a Compliance Campaign directed at Section 965 (Transition Tax) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). In its original launch, the Section 965 Campaign stated that U.S. shareholder are...more

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