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Compliance Tip of the Day: Why Engage in Pre-acquisition Due Diligence

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Lack of Due Diligence During a Business Acquisition

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What risks are associated with a lack of due diligence during a business acquisition, asset purchase, stock purchase, or merger? How can due diligence make or break the success of any mergers and acquisitions transaction? ...more

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Rising HSR Transactions Highlight M&A Recovery and Emerging Challenges

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The intersection of economic indicators and Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) transaction trends provides a detailed view of the evolving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. These insights are essential for professionals...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

DOJ Updates Guidance on Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs

Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) quietly updated its March 2023 guidance on the evaluation of corporate compliance programs. Of course, DOJ did not conduct a major rewrite, but interestingly, the updated...more

Holland & Knight LLP

15 Key Takeaways from the Final CMMC Program Rule Issued by DOD

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has long questioned whether contractors and their supply chains have been fully compliant with existing cybersecurity requirements aimed at protecting Controlled Unclassified Information...more

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All together now: Post-acquisition compliance program integration

The due diligence process is a critical element in a merger and acquisition transaction. Most companies clearly define the steps and rarely skip them. However, the participants in the process vary widely, and ethics and...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Reducing Litigation Risk in M&A Transactions and Regulatory Compliance

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Litigation rarely occurs in a vacuum. While no one has a crystal ball, and no in-house counsel can correctly predict every future dispute, examining litigation trends and data can help companies and their legal departments...more

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The Critical Role of CFIUS in Safeguarding U.S. National Security: Insights and Implications for Technology and Legal...

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Editor’s Note: The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) plays a pivotal role in regulating foreign investments in American companies, particularly those that could impact national security. This...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

The Importance of Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

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In any merger or acquisition, the due diligence stage is one of the most critical steps. It allows the acquiring company to identify dealbreakers, assess risks, make informed decisions, negotiate effectively, ensure...more

BakerHostetler

Implications of Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision for M&A Execution

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard Coll., No. 20-1199, 600 U.S. – (U.S. June 29, 2023) has opened the door to future legal challenges against DE&I...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Mergers + Acquisitions: 5 Tips For Navigating FCPA Risks

Among the risks inherent in a merger or an acquisition, few bring the financial and reputational consequences of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”). Background - The FCPA prohibits the offer, promise,...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Bank Merger Compliance Risks: Are You Prepared?

Bank mergers and acquisitions are becoming a regular part of life in the banking industry, especially for smaller and medium-sized organizations. They provide significant opportunities for institutions to expand their...more

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PCAOB Releases New Audit Committee Resource

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The PCAOB recently released a new Audit Committee Resource, which sets forth questions that audit committee members may want to consider incorporating into their ongoing engagement with auditors. The categories of questions...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Technology Due Diligence for M&A Transactions: A Primer

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In most merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, the pace of the transaction, focus on the operational and financial performance of the target, and the competition created by multiple potential buyers make it a challenge to...more

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Krista Muszak and Louis Perold on M&A Due Diligence in Emerging Markets

Due diligence during a merger or acquisition is difficult even in the best of circumstances. There is only so much you can see and so much time to see it before the deal closes. Add the complexities of a pandemic and business...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Virtual Event] 2022 Managed Care Compliance Conference - February 8th - 9th, 8:25 am - 3:45 pm CST

Can’t attend the conference in-person? The virtual Managed Care Compliance Conference, February 8–9, allows you to hear from industry professionals just like you—all from the comfort of your home or office. Geared towards...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] 2022 Managed Care Compliance Conference - January 30th - February 1st, Phoenix, AZ

Attend our annual event for those who manage compliance at health plan providers. Explore topics and issues that are pertinent to industry professionals like you. Learn the latest practices, share strategies, and connect with...more

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Fernanda Beraldi and Ed Broecker on Compliance’s Role in M&A’s

Mergers and acquisitions can be filled with landmines. To find out what compliance teams can do to help manage the risk, and help ensure a successful transaction for the business unit, we spoke on this podcast with Fernanda...more

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Susan Roberts on Creating a Compliance Program Book

Cataloguing everything your compliance program does isn’t easy, but Susan Roberts, who recently retired from full-time corporate life after serving as Chief Compliance Officer at three different companies, did just that. And...more

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[Virtual Event] 2021 Middle East and Africa Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - February 11th, 8:55 am - 2:00 pm GST

Our Virtual Regional Compliance Conferences provide updates on the latest news in regulatory requirements, compliance enforcement, and strategies to develop effective compliance programs. Watch, listen, and ask questions from...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Department of Justice’s 2020 Update Moves the Needle on Guidance for Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs

- DOJ’s update offers additional insights into its approach to evaluating corporate compliance programs. - The update places emphasis on compliance programs that are continuously improving, data driven and supported with...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Insights: The Delaware Edition - November 2019

This issue focuses on important, developing areas of Delaware corporation law and deal litigation, including recent trends in Delaware corporate disclosure law, the Delaware Supreme Court’s important ruling in Marchand v....more

Epstein Becker & Green

Antitrust Compliance with Transition Planning for Merging Parties

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Once the parties to a transaction have signed a definitive agreement, there may be a sense that the parties can more freely share competitively sensitive information. However, until closing, the antitrust laws require that...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

DOJ Asks “Fundamental Questions” of Corporate Compliance Programs

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In addition to the United States Department of Justice’s recently issued guidelines related to cooperation in FCA enforcement actions, the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Criminal Division recently revised its guidance...more

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DOJ Issues Updated Guidance on Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs

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On April 30, 2019, the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, Brian A. Benczkowski, announced an update to the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) 2017 guidance document entitled Evaluation of Corporate Compliance...more

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