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DLA Piper

From the US to Brazil: Tackling Corruption Risks in M&A

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Corporate transactions, especially mergers and acquisitions (M&A), have become pivotal strategies for growth in an increasingly globalized economy. However, with this expansion comes the responsibility of navigating complex...more

StoneTurn

Advance in Africa: Risk Mitigation Strategies

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Growing competition in Africa provides ample opportunities for businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs, but requires a strategic approach to navigate new challenges and opportunities. For success to be realized, new market...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

DOJ Raises Expectations on AI, Data Analytics, and More in New Guidance on Corporate Compliance

On September 23, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) updated its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs policy (ECCP), which outlines the key factors prosecutors consider when evaluating the effectiveness of a...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

WPP Enforcement Action: Part 2 – Structural Compliance Deficiencies

This week we are exploring the recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Cease and Desist Order (Order) entered into last week with WPP plc, the world’s largest advertising group, for paying bribes to Indian government...more

Butler Snow LLP

2019 Developments and Trends in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) & Global Anti-Corruption Efforts, Part 3 of 3

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Previously we introduced you to the FCPA and provided updates about the positive international trends in anti-corruption legislation; efforts to punish and deter bribery; the Organization for Economic Cooperation and...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Gary P. Nunn, Redneck Rock and Opinion Release 04-02

One of the complaints still made about the Department of Justice (DOJ) is that companies are not made aware of the requirements of a best practices compliance program. ...more

Alston & Bird

DOJ Extends FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy to Mergers and Acquisitions

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Our Government & Internal Investigations Team discusses the implications of the Justice Department’s decision to extend its FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy to M&A transactions and how acquiring and successor corporations...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Evolution of Best Practices – Part IV

In addition to enforcement actions, the Department of Justice’s (DOJs) 2016 FCPA Pilot Program, coupled with 2017’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (Evaluation) and the FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy, all...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Embraer FCPA Enforcement Action – Part III

Today I continue my exploration of the recently announced Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action with the announcement of the...more

FordHarrison

[Event] "Americas Labor & Employment Law Conference: Managing a workforce across the Americas and beyond" - Dec. 8th-9th, Miami,...

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Attorneys from FordHarrison and Ius Laboris, the global Alliance of leading labor and employment law firms, will join in-house counsel to discuss the many challenges faced by multinational companies. The conference is aimed...more

The Volkov Law Group

For An Effective Ethics and Compliance Program — First, Train Your Board and Senior Executives

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Compliance professionals are familiar with the phrase “tone at the top,” but what exactly does it mean? Unlike other compliance program components, it cannot be easily formalized and implemented in a policy or procedure....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Hallmark 10 – Mergers and Acquisitions: Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence and Post-Acquisition Integration

The FCPA Guidance notes that one of the ten hallmarks of an effective compliance program is around mergers and acquisitions (M&A), in both the pre and post-acquisition context. A company that does not perform adequate FCPA...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Goodyear Settles SEC FCPA Charges

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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company settled FCPA books and records and internal control charges with the SEC. The settlement reflects the extensive cooperation and remedial efforts of the company. In the Matter of Goodyear Tire...more

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