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The Executive Order’s 180-day pause on the DOJ’s FCPA enforcement does not eliminate many corruption and bribery risks. The Executive Order is limited in that it does not currently affect enforcement by...more
On January 29, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order combatting antisemitism in the United States. The executive order required the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) “immediate action…to protect law and order, quell...more
The world’s renewable energy grew by 50% to 510 gigawatts (GW) in 2023, the 22nd year in a row that renewable capacity additions set a record, according to figures from the recent IEA Report of January 2024. The Inflation...more
Government contractors are no stranger to disclosure obligations. Since it went into effect in December 2008, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Mandatory Disclosure Rule has been the stick the Government has used to...more
Government contractors are no stranger to disclosure obligations. Since it went into effect in December 2008, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Mandatory Disclosure Rule has been the stick the Government has used to...more
After much anticipation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted last week its climate-related disclosure rules. The adoption of the rules included a press release available here and a fact sheet available here....more
Kilpatrick Townsend recently held its annual KTIPS (Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar). Firm attorneys led a day of interactive discussions with clients on the latest developments in intellectual property law...more
Kilpatrick Townsend recently held its annual KTIPS (Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar). Firm attorneys led a day of interactive discussions with clients on the latest developments in intellectual property law...more
Kilpatrick Townsend recently held its annual KTIPS (Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar). Firm attorneys led a day of interactive discussions with clients on the latest developments in intellectual property law...more
Kilpatrick Townsend partners Adria Perez and Scott Marrah recently presented "Investigating International Corporate Corruption" and "Current Compliance Challenges" at the Risk Advisory & Compliance Summit in Copenhagen,...more
At a recent Risk Advisory & Compliance Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark featuring “Investigating International Corporate Corruption” and “Current Compliance Challenges” panels hosted by Nardello & Co., Kilpatrick Townsend’s...more
Kilpatrick Townsend Partners Adria Perez and Hillary Rightler recently presented "Whistleblower Programs: How the U.S. Government Seeks to Create a Speak-Up Culture & Parts of the World Want One Too". These are the 6 Key...more
The U.S. Government has several way to incentivize whistleblowers. The U.S. Government can leverage several federal statutes and reward programs to entice whistleblowers to raise concerns. Examples include...
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Partners Adria Perez and Clay Wheeler presented "Criminal Enforcement Trends in a Connected World" at our Kilpatrick Intellectual Property Seminar (KTIPS). ...more
Kilpatrick Townsend partners Adria Perez and Clay Wheeler recently presented “Criminal Enforcement Trends in a Connected World” at the firm’s Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectural Property Seminar (KTIPS). KTIPS is an intensive,...more
Kilpatrick Townsend partners Adria Perez and Clay Wheeler recently presented “Criminal Enforcement Trends in a Connected World” at the firm’s Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectural Property Seminar (KTIPS). KTIPS is an intensive,...more
The U.S. Expands Sanctions Against Russia to Include the Accounting, Trust and Corporate Formation Services, and Management Consulting Sectors of the Russian Economy and Expands Export Controls to Russian Industrial and...more
What are primary sanctions? Sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) require the “blocking” or “freezing” of assets of an “SDN.” U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in...more
On March 11, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order banning the import of goods into the U.S. of Russian origin—seafood, spirits/vodka, and non-industrial diamonds. The Executive Order also includes an...more
1 Focus on material ESG risks and opportunities and begin measuring ESG successes.
2 Suggest that legal counsel and compliance personnel begin vetting disclosures and reviewing contractual obligations.
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The U.S. sanctions and restriction landscape is evolving as the invasion of Ukraine continues. The U.S. interagency law enforcement task force, announced by the DOJ last week, will target crimes of Russian officials,...more
Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys, consultants, and corporate representatives recently provided insight on ESG topics and takeaways ranging from climate change, broker/dealer and corporate board considerations, potential legal...more
In a recent seminar on “Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Elements and Legal Considerations” for the Charlotte Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel, Kilpatrick Townsend’s Scott Marrah, Adria Perez, and Todd...more
Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys, consultants, and corporate representatives recently provided insight on ESG topics and takeaways ranging from climate change, broker/dealer and corporate board considerations, potential legal...more
Kilpatrick Townsend recently partnered with the ACC Georgia Chapter to offer again this year the Annual International Seminar: Navigating Cross-Border Legal Issues in Brazil and Mexico. Speakers covered issues organizations...more