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Revisiting Financial Institution Incentive Compensation Rules Under Dodd-Frank — The Consumer Finance Podcast
What the Delaware McDonald's Decision Means for Corporate Officers and Compliance Programs
In the Boardroom With Resnick and Fuller - Episode 4
Compliance into the Weeds - McDonald’s and Duty of Corporate Officer Oversight
Nonprofit Basics: Designators, Members, Directors, Officers: The Who’s Who of Nonprofit Governance
How to Secure Advances to Fund Legal Fees
Change of Control: Golden Parachute Rules in the Sale Process
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 124: Listen and Learn -- Duty of Loyalty (Corporations)
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The Responsible Corporate Officer Doctrine and the Food, Beverage and Agribusiness Industry — What You Need to Know
Compliance Perspectives: Compliance Challenges in India
Compliance Perspectives: The German Corporate Sanctions Act
Nota Bene Episode 94: Mapping COVID-19’s Impact on American Bankruptcy and Restructuring with Edward Tillinghast
Top Three Cybersecurity Misconceptions
D&O in Brazil and Latin America
CorpCast Episode 2: Advancement 101
Homebuilder Series Webinar: Fiduciary Duties & Auditor Liability
FCPA Compliance and Ethics Report-Episode 117-the Avon FCPA Enforcement Action
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This week, the SEC filed a high-profile litigation asserting fraud and internal controls charges against software company SolarWinds Corporation and its Chief Information Security Officer, Timothy G. Brown, in connection with...more
On January 29, 2020, Cornerstone Research released its annual report on securities class action filings. As expected, the report demonstrates that securities class actions in both federal and state courts continue to be filed...more
Sender Primary Liability for Misstatements in PPMs and Prospectuses: Lorenzo v. SEC (No. 17-1077 -- U.S. – 2019). On March 27th, the Supreme Court issued a 1934 Act Rule 10b-5 opinion that will have implications for...more
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In this issue: - Amendments to FINRA Rule 2210 Regarding Communications With the Public - Smith & Wesson Pays $2 Million to Resolve SEC Charges - Former Chief Operating Officer Settles SEC Fraud Claims ...more
Contents - FDIC filing more suits against officers and directors of failed financial institutions - Third Circuit upholds 12-year prison sentence for former BigLaw associate - Health care executives...more
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