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United States of America v. Stringer, Letter filed with US Ct. Appeals 9th Cir. (5/2008)

By Robin S. Conrad & Amar D. Sarwal - National Chamber Litigation Center, Inc.; Susan Hackett - Association of Corporate Counsel; John E. Schreiber & Lyle Roberts - Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP.

This letter brief filed with the US Court of Appeals- 9th Circuit on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America and ACC as amicus curiae supports the petitioner's request for a rehearing en banc. Among the issues for consideration is the issue of whether and to what extent the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), or any other governmental entity, can actively conceal from an individual whom it is investigating the existence of a parallel criminal investigation.

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Proceed with Caution: Roles and Regulatory Issues of Derivatives

By Stephen M. Humenik and Matthew F. Kluchenek

Derivatives, or contracts based on the value of something else, have been receiving a lot of publicity, particularly with regard to their alleged abuse. This article sheds light on the many uses of derivatives, including their role in risk management. Learn more about derivatives, including how new regulation has affected their function.

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The Challenges of Global Compliance in Emerging Markets

By Marya M. Rose, M. Angella Castille, Virginia Harper Ho

US companies are constantly expanding, allowing them to stay competitive, but also opening the door to corporate compliance risks. Managing global risk with a strong compliance program is even more crucial following recent corporate scandal, and this article discusses the issues that can arise and offers suggestions on how to be effective.