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From the program: Advanced Compliance and Ethics Workshop 2012

Released on: Dec. 13, 2012

Never in the history of criminal or corporate law has the existence of an effective compliance and ethics program been more valuable to an organization. The enormity of recent criminal fines, the aggressive enforcement of criminal laws against organizations, the extent to which criminal authorities around the world are working together, the risks of civil liability, and the startling speed of communication and the attendant transparency of corporate ...

From the program: Antitrust Institute 2012: Developments & Hot Topics

Released on: Jun. 19, 2012

DVD's from the program Antitrust Institute 2012: Developments & Hot Topics, held May, 2012.

• Jun. 10 - 11, 2013 Chicago, IL

From mergers and acquisitions to enforcement priorities, resale price maintenance to international competition, you can be certain to hear about all of the developments in antitrust law at this program led by top experts in the field.  Hear from leading antitrust practitioners, senior government officials, and state regulators about how to manage all of the challenges new developments might throw your way.  Whether you are a seasoned antitrust ...

• Jun. 21, 2013 New York, NY

• Jun. 21, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• Jun. 21, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 21, 2013 Philadelphia, PA

As we continue to see many new regulations from the SEC, PCAOB and financial institution regulators, we also continue to see numerous challenges emerge for the audit committee. If you are a director or member of an audit committee, or if you advise audit committees, this program will help you understand what is required of the audit committee, and those who advise them, in this rapidly changing environment. You will hear from an expert faculty of ...

From the program: Audit Committee Workshop 2012

Released on: Jul. 6, 2012

As we continue to see many new regulations from the SEC, PCAOB, CFTC and financial institution regulators, numerous challenges emerge for the audit committee.  If you are a director or member of an audit committee, or if you advise audit committees, this program will help you understand what is required of the audit committee in this new and rapidly changing environment.  An expert faculty of public company directors who have served on audit ...

From the program: Cloud Computing 2012: Cut Through the Fluff & Tackle the Critical Stuff

Released on: Jun. 25, 2012

Corporations, government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities.  Cloud computing uses the Internet to give every size organization access to large, dynamically scalable resources (data storage, software applications and computing power).  “The Cloud” allows users, at all levels, to avoid large capital outlays for hardware and ...

• Jun. 10, 2013 San Francisco, CA

Corporations, government organizations and millions of consumers are shifting massive quantities of data and their software applications to cloud computing facilities. Cloud computing provides flexibility, enhanced access to software functionality and potential cost savings, but can inject potential new risks. Negotiating contracts for cloud computing services presents new challenges and it can be difficult to formulate a clear understanding of the ...

Recorded on: Jul. 24, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Fundamentals of Investment Adviser Regulation Recorded July, 2012 in New York Compliance and Exams; Ethics for Adviser Lawyers [01:01:21] Self-reporting Whistleblowers rules CLO/CCO liability The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Fundamentals of Investment Adviser Regulation 2012: Compliance and Exams: Ethics for Adviser ...

From the program: Corporate Compliance and Ethics Institute 2012

Released on: Jun. 15, 2012

Please note that "ethics" in the program title refers to the “Compliance and Ethics Program” used in the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations. It does not specifically refer to legal ethics. Please check the credit calculator to the right for credit information for your jurisdiction. No matter how large or small your company (or client), paying careful attention to corporate compliance and ethics is no longer optional.  ...

• May. 30 - 31, 2013 New York, NY

• May. 30 - 31, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• May. 30 - 31, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ
• May. 30 - 31, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA
• May. 30 - 31, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA

Compliance and ethics programs should no longer be considered optional. They are an important aspect of legal risk management, and government standards on compliance programs have become increasingly specific. No matter how large or small the company, paying careful attention to corporate compliance and ethics is critical. No area is safe - prosecutors all over the world aggressively attack corporate crime, as countries now pursue subjects ...

From the program: Corporate Governance - A Master Class 2012

Released on: Mar. 14, 2012

Audio CD's from the program Corporate Governance - A Master Class 2012, held February, 2012.

Recorded on: Nov. 15, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 44th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation Recorded November, 2012 in New York Dealing with Challenging Corporate Problems - Hypothetical Scenarios [01:33:38] Our CEO has been accused of wrongdoing Do we have to disclose the details about that loss contingency? We may have an FCPA problem Our data protection systems are vulnerable We may have to restate The purchase price of this segment ...

From the program: Drafting Securities Filings 2012

Released on: Oct. 12, 2012

This workshop will analyze in detail the principal forms and certain drafting issues and techniques used in filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), with particular emphasis on the mechanics of and timing for assembling particular filings. Recent legislation, including the controversial Jumpstart Our Business Startups (“JOBS”) ...

• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 New York, NY
• Oct. 28 - 29, 2013 San Francisco, CA
• Nov. 14 - 15, 2013 Chicago, IL

• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 Boston, MA
• Sep. 26 - 27, 2013 New Brunswick, NJ

This popular program will analyze in detail the principal forms used for filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”), and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), with particular emphasis on the mechanics of and timing for assembling particular filings. Each segment of the program will incorporate practical drafting and disclosure tips. Ethics credit and recent legislation and SEC rule changes affecting disclosure ...

From the program: Enforcement 2012: Multi-Agency Enforcement Efforts

Released on: May. 30, 2012

DVD's from the program Enforcement 2012: Multi-Agency Enforcement Efforts, held April, 2012.

From the program: Enforcement 2013: Perspectives from Government Agencies

Released on: May. 10, 2013

We continue to see unprecedented changes in our economic, business and regulatory regimes in general, and in enforcement efforts in particular. This unique program brings together panels of senior staff from the various enforcement and regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, FINRA, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Justice, Federal ...

From the program: Green Technology Law and Business 2012: Strategies for Investment and IP Protection, and What Mainstream Companies Need to Know About Using CleanTech

Released on: Apr. 6, 2012

DVD's from the program Green Technology Law and Business 2012: Strategies for Investment and IP Protection, and What Mainstream Companies Need to Know About CleanTech, held March, 2012.

From the program: Hedge Fund Compliance & Regulation 2013

Released on: Feb. 12, 2013

Nearly one-third of the investment advisers that registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of the Dodd-Frank Act manage private funds.  As a result, the SEC’s examination staff has developed new strategies and processes to address the risks presented by hedge funds and other private funds.  In this program, three distinguished panels of experts will discuss the regulatory and compliance challenges facing ...

• Sep. 12, 2013 New York, NY

• Sep. 12, 2013 Boston, MA
• Sep. 12, 2013 Columbus, OH
• Sep. 12, 2013 Birmingham, AL

In 2012, hedge funds and their managers faced their first year of operations under new regulations enacted under Dodd-Frank. New entrants to the hedge fund industry now had large barriers to entry; existing managers had to deal not only with new regulations but many were also forced to grapple with regulatory investigations and insider trading allegations. At the same time, hedge fund managers had to continue to deal with the day-to-day operational ...

From the program: Hedge Fund Registration and Compliance 2012

Released on: Mar. 13, 2012

DVD's from the program Hedge Fund Registration adn Compliance 2012, held January, 2012.

From the program: Hedge Funds 2012: Strategies and Structures for an Evolving Marketplace

Released on: Sep. 19, 2012

In 2012, hedge funds and their managers face their first year of operations under new regulations enacted under Dodd-Frank.  The Dodd-Frank Act has triggered a massive change in the regulatory framework for the entire financial industry that significantly alters the registration and reporting requirements for hedge fund managers and many of their trading activities.  The hedge fund industry continues to grow, with a reported $2 trillion ...

Recorded on: May. 9, 2012

Taken from the Web Program The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2012 Recorded May, 2012 in New York Hypothetical: Ethical Issues in Internal Investigations [01:03:32] Considerations at the outset Attorney client privilege/ waiver Who is the client, who owns the privilege? Dealing with other countries' governments, etc. Privacy and data security The purchase price of this ...

From the program: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2013

Released on: May. 17, 2013

Enforcement under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) continues as a critical priority for both the DOJ and the SEC. Recent FCPA enforcement actions and disclosures demonstrate that no industry is immune from FCPA scrutiny, and FCPA sweep investigations across industry sectors are becoming more common and challenging. Beyond the FCPA, an increasing number of countries, as well as international organizations, are ramping up anti-corruption enforcement ...

From the program: Internal Investigations 2012: How to Protect Your Clients or Companies in the Global, Post-Dodd Frank World

Released on: Jul. 10, 2012

In today's uncertain economic, legal and regulatory environment, companies, their executives, and their counsel need to be proactive in identifying risks and remedying potential issues. Knowing how to conduct efficient and effective internal investigations is key to protecting your clients or company.  Using a real-world hypothetical fact pattern throughout the day, expert panels review the many considerations and issues that can and do arise ...

• Jun. 11, 2013 Chicago, IL
• Jun. 25, 2013 New York, NY

• Jun. 25, 2013 Atlanta, GA
• Jun. 25, 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Jun. 25, 2013 Philadelphia, PA
• Jun. 25, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
• Jun. 25, 2013 Mechanicsburg, PA

Knowing how to conduct effective and efficient internal investigations is key to protecting your clients or company. Companies and their counsel need to be diligent and proactive in identifying risks and remedying potential issues. At this program, panels of experts from the private bar, in-house and the government use a real-world hypothetical fact pattern throughout the day to review the many considerations and issues that can and do arise from ...