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In this short article, find top ten tips to consider before you receive a notice from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding an examination.
(Editor Note: On Oct. 17, 2022, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled CFPB's funding mechanism was unconstitutional. On Nov. 14, 2022, CFPB filed a writ of certiorari with the US Supreme Court requesting review of the decision in the 2022 term.)

In the first part of this Quick Overview, we examined how the feedstock of industrial projects in the United States should be procured so as to enhance bankability. In this third and final part, we address the purchase of the project's future production and other considerations that may affect bankability.

In the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations can be deceptive. Even when the proposed penalty in the citation appears to be insignificant, the citation can still be end up being extremely costly. Employers should evaluate the potential financial impact the OSHA citation could have on their company, and from that evaluation, decide whether to challenge the citation or settle it on a reasonable basis. This article will outline the major issues that each employer should consider in evaluating the full financial impact of a citation upon the company.

This Quick Overview addresses the toppling of corporate giants that occurred during the subprime mortgage crisis and subsequent recession, and how investors became increasingly wary of corporate leadership and how it might affect the value of their shares in the United States.

This Quick Overview aims to provide a broad-stroke perspective on the 2016 U.S. Proxy Season and its underlying trends by providing a brief overview of the history and regulation of shareholder activism; illustrating the growing prominence in proxy access proposals; and analyzing corporate strategies for responding proactively to shareholder proposals.

A discussion of protecting applicable privileges during the first thirty days of a government investigation.

Each company has the statutory requirement to promote its own interests. Consequently, companies from the same group may have conflicting interests in certain situations. Read more as to how conflicts are resolved and where ultimate responsibility of message lies.

Currently, in Germany, there have been increased controls of tobacco deliveries. In many cases, customs authorities seize the goods, initiate criminal investigations, and issue (sometimes) high tax bills against all parties involved (seller, forwarder, purchaser, and agent, if any).

This course explains the basic requirements that an organization must meet when contracting with the federal government. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

This Top Ten will explain the most relevant aspects to be considered in order to access to public procurement opportunities, including the way to obtain information and some general guidelines and recommendations when submitting a bid for goods and services in Colombia.