We get Privacy for work – Episode 6: The Potential Privacy Risks Inherent to Mergers and Acquisitions
LathamTECH in Focus: Tech Deals: The Emerging Focus of FDI Regulators?
All Things Investigation: Due Diligence and Drama: A Deep Dive into Art World with Daniel Weiner
Episode 377 -- Refocusing Due Diligence on Cartels and TCOs
Essential Steps to Sell Your Business
FCPA Compliance Report: Stay the Course: Ellen Lafferty on Navigating Anti-Corruption Compliance in 2025
Adventures in Compliance: The Novels – The Hound of the Baskervilles, Introduction and Compliance Lessons Learned
Risk New York Speaker Series: AI Investments and Political Uncertainty with Chris Mason
Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 71 – Crypto Fault Lines: Stablecoins, Meme Coins & the Fight for Clarity PLUS: Sanctions, Shell Companies & Fragmented Global Trade
Episode 373 -- Christian Focacci on Current Developments in AI and Risk Management
Podcast - A Comparative Guide to Obtaining an FCL: DCSA vs. the Intelligence Community
Compliance in the Former Soviet Central Asian Republics
Inside a $175M Deal: Tim McLoughlin & Joshua Hayes Live From RDU Startup Week
Tariffs and Trade Series: What Investors Need to Know
Managing Sanctions Compliance
Understanding Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery: A Business Imperative with Clint Palermo
Adventures in Compliance: The Novels – A Study in Scarlet, Introduction to Compliance Lessons
FCPA Compliance Report: Ellen Hunt on Compliance ROI and on a Due Diligence and the US Sentencing Guidelines
FCPA Compliance Report: Amanda Carty on a Due Diligence and Risk Management
Podcast - What Are Joint Ventures and When Should They Get Cleared?
The lateral hiring market is always in motion—and law firm leaders are frequently under pressure to act. But before you make your next big lateral hire, pause. You have a lot more to lose than you think. The firms that are...more
Keypoint: The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued an industry letter outlining the threats posed to U.S. companies who hire remote technology workers linked to North Korea and may embezzle funds...more
The final guidance, issued by DFS on January 22, 2024, requires “regular and rigorous” vetting of key personnel at banking organizations and non-depository institutions. It is clear, that DFS is focused on enhanced scrutiny...more
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While engaging a talented corporate transactional lawyer is critically important to the success of a merger, sale or acquisition, a lesser-known -- but integral -- part of the transaction team should be a skilled labor and...more
What is due diligence? Why is it important in every business relationship? Unfortunately, for Kansas University (KU), it learned a major lesson in the importance of appropriate due diligence in one of the biggest hiring...more
Though we are disappointed we will not be together in-person, we remain dedicated to providing a first-class learning experience while keeping the health and well being of everyone a top priority. The ECEI will have the...more
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Companies are hyper-focused on identifying risks during the onboarding process, the use of automated platforms to organize and conduct such screening, and continuous monitoring through an automated platform. ...more
On April 3, 2018, the Antitrust Division of the U.S Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it had reached a settlement in a matter involving a “no-poaching” agreement between employers—the first such enforcement action...more
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New state and local laws might change employment salary due diligence and post-closing arrangements in M&A deals New state and local laws might change employment salary due diligence and post-closing arrangements in M&A...more
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Aiding and Abetting the Unauthorized Practice of Law — Conducting a Due Diligence Background Check for Incoming Lawyers and Lateral Hires - The Case: Kimberly Kitchen began working at BMZ Law PC part-time in 2005. She...more
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Ed. Note-Today I have a guest post from Maurice Gilbert, Managing Partner of Conselium Executive Search. In today’s regulatory climate, the Chief Compliance Officer faces increased personal liability for corporate...more
A contractor performed a project involving the construction of stone dike extensions and other work at four sites on the Mississippi River. Nelson, Inc. ASBCA No. 57201 (December 15, 2015). One of the issues was whether the...more
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), all employers are required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 on the first day of employment for all hired employees. While most employers...more
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