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Don DeGabrielle, Kathleen Lavoy, Daniel Pickelner, Kenneth Schoenholz
04/08/2014

Review key provisions of the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, CFPOA, OECD, Brazil’s anticorruption law and others; highlight the extraterritoriality of each regulation and the impact on global businesses, incorporating recent enforcement actions; explore the local responsiveness vs. global efficiency debate, and how cultural norms impact the effectiveness of corporate compliance programs; and Discuss practical approaches to understanding and mitigating risks. (Topics of interest may include screening suppliers, distributors and agents, and drafting, maintaining and enforcing contractual provisions.)

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Training Program April 7-8, Austin, TX This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2014 various authors … to ACC’s Legal Resources Department at legalresources@acc.com         Tuesday, April 8 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM 700: A … of the SFO to dealing with overseas corruption’ on the SFO website). The commercial organisation’s willingness to …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
Collaboration is also the lynchpin of creating an effective compliance and ethics program and culture of compliance. Technology can play a huge role in building that culture.
… Greg Stern Publication Date: 12/23/2020 Collaboration is also the lynchpin of creating an effective compliance and … any corporation compliance program “is adequately designed for maximum effectiveness in preventing and detecting … in which the tone from the top was clear that the online training courses were a necessary evil, to be …
… ACC Member Benefits ACC is an organization dedicated to the in-house practice. This … facing the same challenges as you. Join unlimited networks for free as a member. Member Directory Find other members … unlocks unlimited FREE CLE/CPD credit on eligible LIVE online courses and one FREE CLE/CPD On-Demand program each …
Advocacy Filings
ACC
10/22/2007

ACC's International Practice Almanac (IPA) is a unique and incredibly valuable tool, providing you with guidance on the crucial questions you need to answer before engaging in or retaining legal services in countries around the globe. Search the rules of practice, professional responsibility, bar regulation and privilege protection by country. IPA covers the regulation of the practice of law in these countries, including the US states and territories, the provinces of Canada, the member states of the EU, and a number of Asian/Pacific Rim jurisdictions.

… 21, 2007 ACC's International Practice Almanac (IPA) is a unique and incredibly valuable tool, providing you with … Counsel (ACC): for more information go to www.acc.com August 2006 Page 1 of 23 WASHINGTON DC WASHINGTON DC … pertaining to the D.C. Bar is available at the D.C. Bar website at: www.dcbar.org. WASHINGTON DC INTERNATIONAL …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/02/2024
Tenesa Powell, deputy general counsel at The Siegel Group, details her busy workday as she tackles complex legal issues and balances time with her family and dog, Bruno.
… needs an alarm clock when you have a mini-doxie whining for your attention? I’m convinced I will never again sleep … I’ve been getting downstairs by the time everything is done. My husband is amazing. 6:45 am   It is still … differences quickly. 11:30 am Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com Review a notice from a government agency and prepare a …
… 2020 Year in Review The year 2020 was an eventful one, to say the … Disclaimer Australian Contract Law Top Ten Steps for Effective Contract Management  Issues Enforcing … Summit. Registration for the 2021 event, March 2-4, is now open.  Research Highlights:  The 2020 State of Cyber …
… Why Climate Change is a Legal Responsibility Learn More about ACC's Seat at the … President and A4S Executive Chair Discuss Sustainability In the article "Why Climate Change is a Legal … and CEO Veta T. Richardson and Prince's Accounting for Sustainability Project (A4S) Executive Chair Jessica …
… Quick Links for Chapter Leaders The content available within these Volunteer Leader pages is vast indeed! To better access this wealth of knowledge, … shortcuts to help chapter leaders access information that is worth the discovery, but not always easy to find. Return …
… Compensation Data for Your Department Company-sourced compensation benchmarking … incentive amounts, and total cash compensation. The data is segmented across six demographic segments where sufficient … we allow for the data to be reported for all positions in the legal department (rather than having individuals …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
Both data privacy and data security issues make headlines regularly; this article will focus on how in-house counsel can help educate and engage the board of directors with regard to data security.
… make headlines regularly; this article will focus on how in-house counsel can help educate and engage the board of … With new data protection regulations around the world, it is becoming increasingly important for the board to evaluate the financial liability of a …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
Conducting FCPA due diligence on a target before and after signing a final agreement allows the buyer to fully understand the degree that the asset abides by anticorruption laws.
… Docket Article Key Considerations in Conducting M&A Anticorruption Due Diligence Jay G. Martin … Pleading not guilty. An acquirer can be held liable for the violations of the FCPA if such violations were … jointly referred to as FCPA due diligence process) is a critical underpinning of any successful merger and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
Lawyers do many things, but one of the most common is writing. In this post, I’ll talk about some of the best practices for turning abstract ideas into a concrete and well-organized vision.
… Lawyers do many things, but one of the most common is writing. In this post, I’ll talk about some of the best practices for turning abstract ideas into a concrete and well-organized … practice lawyer and geek named David Sparks (MacSparky.com). He suggested a workflow for longform writing projects …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/02/2020
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become entwined in business processes across a range of industries. Increasingly, we see corporate leaders and innovation teams proactively exploring how they can harness AI in their workflows to increase efficiencies, attain time savings, and better manage risk.
… Artificial intelligence (AI) has become entwined in business processes across a range of industries. … already routinely deployed in certain repetitive tasks, it is apt to explore how AI can be harnessed in the area of … and therefore flag anomalies, which are potential risks for the organisation.   Responding to changes in legislation  …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/01/2016
Are you considering an acquisition of a Canadian business?
… here. Our look of the main considerations of these regimes is available at: blg.com/thresholds. “Gun-jumping” in potential violation of the … the parties to decide whether to sign an agreement and for how much. 3. Post-signing but pre-closing –   At this …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/01/2015
Attorneys involved in the financial services industry, debt collection or estate planning for family-owned businesses should take note of the US Supreme Court’s recent decision in Clark v. Rameker.
… Docket Article The ‘R’ In Inherited IRA Does Not Stand For Retirement – The … schedules to determine what exemptions the debtor is claiming and whether the claimed exemptions protect an …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2018
But while technologists work daily to demonstrate (to regulators, to investors, and to consumers) the road-readiness of autonomous vehicles, the actual rhythm of the shift to widespread autonomy is one that will be dictated first by public policy and second by science.
… Docket Article The Regulatory Future: Compliance in the Age of Self-driving Cars Kimberly Y. Chainey Robert … the actual rhythm of the shift to widespread autonomy is one that will be dictated first by public policy and … and today’s urban landscape is decidedly ill-prepared for the tech infrastructure necessary for next generation …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
Change invariably comes packed with a lot of big emotions, including fear, elation, depression, and exhaustion. It is important to recognize this as a natural part of the process; so you should know that the emotional roller coaster your team is about to get on has its own cycle of stages. Recognizing those stages makes them easier to manage.
… Docket Article Time for a Change Bjarne P. Tellmann Publication Date: 03/01/2018 … including fear, elation, depression, and exhaustion. It is important to recognize this as a natural part of the … from a General Counsel (see www.globelawandbusiness.com/OLT/ ). … Change invariably comes packed with a lot of …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2018
Gone are the days when lawyers could argue that legal is not a business, but rather a profession. It is critical for in-house counsel to be part of the push by applying business practices that strive to maximize value by streamlining operations and creating efficiencies. By adapting lean, Six Sigma, and project management tools, your company can uncover countless opportunities to team up with key business partners and make your organization more valuable.
… Gone are the days when lawyers could argue that legal is not a business, but rather a profession. It is critical for in-house counsel to be part of the push by applying … process for that.” The shift in thinking and overwhelming buy-in have been remarkable over a short time period, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2018
For a company facing allegations of internal misconduct, whether from government regulators or prosecutors, whistleblowers, or the plaintiffs’ bar, an independent internal investigation performed by outside counsel may be an obvious next step. Often in these scenarios, outside counsel’s “independence” is conflated with “absolutely no prior work done for the subject company.” Indeed, some companies and boards categorically refuse to hire outside counsel to handle internal investigations if the firm has previously performed work for the company, out of concern that the government will assume such counsel cannot conduct an “independent” investigation.
… Docket Article Rethinking Independence in Internal Investigations Katia Bloom Jessica K. Nall Joshua W. Malone Publication Date: 05/01/2018 For a company facing allegations of internal misconduct, … Often in these scenarios, outside counsel’s “independence” is conflated with “absolutely no prior work done for the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2018
This article will help the reader think about whether a professional rotation program for an in-house legal department makes sense for an employer and its legal team. It will help identify the purpose of such a program and showcase the costs and benefits. It will also address the critical steps to successfully implement such a program.
… Docket Article Keep the Energy Up With an In-house Rotation Robert Keller Publication Date: 11/01/2018 … reader think about whether a professional rotation program for an in-house legal department makes sense for an employer … ways to retain and reward their top talent. One trend is that larger employers are building and expanding their …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
Erik Lindberg discusses his current position as assistant general counsel with Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA).
… with Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA). IEA is a leading infrastructure construction company with … at William Charles, Ltd., a holding company engaged in environmental remediation, heavy/highway construction, … I joined William Charles, Ltd. in 2007. Before working for William Charles, Ltd, I worked at Hinshaw & Culbertson, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/18/2020
A good manager helps the team understand when “good enough” is just that and when it is time to put “pencils down.” The quest for perfect often thwarts the more important goal of simple completion. I coach colleagues on this all the time.
… good manager helps the team understand when “good enough” is just that and when it is time to put “pencils down.” The quest for perfect often thwarts the more important goal of simple … way, convinced I was doing the right thing. When I went in-house, I quickly realized that I had to shift my mindset. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/22/2020
Liu’s life has taken a few turns — a few lucky turns, according to him — and he intends to pass that luck along. But as he tells his legal department, you can’t get lucky if you’re afraid of risk.
… Liu joined Target’s 500-person legal affairs department in 2016, he set out to accomplish three goals: (1) support … inclusion efforts of the department. Liu likes to say he is a businessman first and a lawyer second, to the chagrin of … where he led the technology company’s legal department for several years. His transition from a company like Xerox, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/23/2020
More than a popularity contest, building strong work relationships can also help you do your job more effectively.
… Docket Article Be Proactive: 5 Ways for In-house Legal Teams to Build a Better Relationship with the … unless it’s absolutely necessary — like when a crisis is happening. As a result, legal departments often end up …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
With AI already routinely deployed in certain repetitive tasks, it is apt to explore how AI can be harnessed in the area of regulatory compliance.
… Date: 12/01/2019 With AI already routinely deployed in certain repetitive tasks, it is apt to explore how AI can be harnessed in the area of … and therefore flag anomalies, which are potential risks for the organisation. Responding to changes in legislation AI …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
Employers are continuing to examine how to properly identify, audit, and address equal pay issues within their organizations. To increase pay transparency and expand the limited “equal work” standard under federal law, US states have enacted pay equity laws that, among other things, prohibit salary history inquiries and require equal pay for “substantially similar” work.
… prohibit salary history inquiries and require equal pay for “substantially similar” work. Resource Details Interest … similar work and document the reasons for any differences in pay. If differences are determined to be due to sex, … that men and women be given equal pay for equal work. Work is “equal” if it requires “equal skill, effort, and …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/01/2019
A ceramic fish sits on General Counsel Carolyn Herzog’s desk at Arm Limited. It’s a gift from her current team and a reminder of a story from her days at Symantec, a cybersecurity software and services company, when Herzog was living in the United Kingdom overseeing legal for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
… Docket Article In the Heart of Technology Danielle Maldonado Publication … Herzog was living in the United Kingdom overseeing legal for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Resource Details … also remembering a saying by a former boss: “Perception is reality.” Herzog expands, “As leaders, it really doesn’t …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/25/2021
Remote working has opened the door to innovative technology - and its pitfalls. Legal ops professionals need an actionable roadmap to help their teams succeed.
… Adapting to remote work during the pandemic spurred a need for technological transformation, including bringing … artificial intelligence (AI). The scope of corporate risk is shifting as well. As these factors collide, in-house legal … operations practitioners are responsible for obtaining buy-in from senior leaders and bringing them along the …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/30/2021
From grappling with hybrid workplaces to advocating for attorney-client privilege in Europe, here are 10 of the most pressing lessons in-house counsel learned in 2021.
… From grappling with hybrid workplaces to advocating for attorney-client privilege in Europe, here are 10 of the … we have been stifling progress. But the good news is, we are also uniquely situated to help develop creative, … can promote DEI at your company. https://www.accdocket.com/employment-lawyers-guide-leaning-dei 2. Refreshing your …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/23/2021
61 percent of people reported covering an aspect of their identity in the workplace in a recent Deloitte survey.
… of people reported covering an aspect of their identity in the workplace in a recent Deloitte survey. Resource … and Inclusion Source: ACC Docket … It’s common these days for employers to say they want you to bring “your whole self” … play in this? The importance of authenticity in leaders is well documented. Numerous articles address the importance …
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