12-Hour Program

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Overview

Why You Should Attend
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) is at the top of most companies’ key risk areas. DOJ and SEC resources devoted to it remain at an all-time high. Recent FCPA and bribery enforcement actions demonstrate that no industry is immune from scrutiny and this past year has seen record settlements.  Beyond the FCPA, more countries and international organizations, are ramping up anti-corruption enforcement and adding to the complexity of legal compliance. This program, taught by a faculty of leading practitioners, in-house counsel, and government officials, will give you the background and tools you need to spot the issues early, develop workable risk management processes, plan and manage internal investigations, and implement effective compliance programs.

What You Will Learn
    • Enforcement trends: DOJ Pilot Program after one year, evolving theories of liability and jurisdiction, practical effect of the Yates memo, targeted industries, and international anti-corruption developments 
    • Board and management responsibilities for anti-corruption programs and investigations
    • Practical tips and best practices for in-house counsel in dealing with critical FCPA issues 
    • How to manage risk in various third-party relationships, corporate acquisitions, and joint venture relationships
    • How to get the most from your anti-corruption compliance program and take it to the next level
    • Ethical issues confronting outside and in-house counsel including the handling of whistleblower complaints

Special Features
    • Latest government views, expectations and comments
    • Hypothetical scenarios based on real-world challenges
    • Interactive polling
    • Earn one hour of Ethics credit

Credit offered: CLE and CPD

Who Should Attend
This program is designed for both in-house and outside counsel interested in gaining a practical, in-depth understanding of the FCPA, as well as for accounting and financial advisors.

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