FCPA Enforcement Actions and Compliance Guidelines: Recent Trends and Patterns
Recording Available: Friday, February 12, 2021
Overview:
The continuous disruptions brought by the COVID-19 outbreak have significantly impacted the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement and compliance matters. To address the risks brought by the pandemic, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have been continuously working hand in hand in providing updated guidelines for companies to ensure compliance with FCPA.
In this LIVE Webcast, a seasoned panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide an in-depth analysis of the FCPA enforcement trends and developments. Speakers will also provide the best compliance practices and patterns to abate potential exposure to legal risks.
Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:
- FCPA Trends and Developments
- COVID-19 Implications
- Challenges and Considerations
- Best Compliance Tips and Strategies
- What Lies Ahead
Agenda:
Ankura Consulting Group, LLC
- Increased regulatory focus on accounting and securities fraud, particularly bribery schemes
- Lessons learned from prior financial crises
- Areas of accounting and bribery risk in times of crisis
- Red flags in financial records
- Steps to mitigate accounting and bribery risk
King & Spalding LLP
- FCPA Trends and Developments
- Continued collaboration between U.S. authorities and authorities abroad—special considerations for navigating privilege and COVID-19 related challenges
- Update on foreign enforcement, including growing emphasis on corporate liability and commercial corruption
- COVID-19 Implications
- “Inability to pay” and other considerations for companies feeling the financial impact of COVID-19
- Challenges and Considerations
- How to cooperate with a DOJ / SEC investigation when you can’t access people or information due to COVID-19
- Best Compliance Tips and Strategies
- What Lies Ahead
Paul Hastings LLP
- Highlights from the 2020 enforcement landscape
- Guidance updates in 2020 – both the Resource Guide and Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs
- Trends with respect to the appointment of monitors
Who Should Attend:
- FCPA Lawyers
- Corporate Governance Lawyers
- White-Collar Lawyers
- Compliance Managers
- Risk Management Officers
- In-house Counsel
- Top Level Management
Rajal Dubal is a Senior Managing Director at Ankura based in New York. She brings over 25 years of experience …
Kathleen focuses on white-collar criminal defense including anti-corruption investigations and compliance counseling, complex commercial litigation, and cross-border investigations and disputes. …
Jennifer D. Riddle is of counsel in the Litigation practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Washington, …
Course Level:
Intermediate
Advance Preparation:
Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation:
Live Webcast; Group-Internet Based
Prerequisite:
General knowledge of corporate law
Course Code:
148548
NY Category of CLE Credit:
Areas of Professional Practice
NASBA Field of Study:
Accounting – Technical
Total Credits:
1.5 CLE
1.5 CPE (Not eligible for QAS (On-demand) CPE credits)
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SPEAKERS' FIRMS:
About Ankura Consulting Group, LLC
Ankura is a firm that is defined by HOW we solve challenges. Whether a client is facing an immediate challenge to its business, trying to opportunistically increase the value of their company, or protect against future risks, Ankura designs, develops, and executes tailored solutions by assembling the right combination of expertise. Our senior-level advisors have provided valuable insights in all types of situations – from government issues to complex business challenges to legal proceedings. In each case, we have worked with our clients to deliver measurable and meaningful results that have moved law firms, corporations, governments, and non-profit organizations in a positive direction. We build on this experience with every case, every client and every situation, collaborating to create innovative, customized solutions, and strategies designed for today’s ever-changing business environment.
This gives our firm unparalleled insight and experience across a wide range of economic, governance, and regulatory challenges. When concerns arise, we have the expertise, knowledge, and experience to guide you through the turbulence back to stability.
Website: https://ankura.com/
About King & Spalding LLP
King & Spalding LLP is an American international corporate law firm that is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and with offices located in North America, Europe, and Asia. With over 1,000 lawyers in 20 offices globally, King & Spalding is consistently listed as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world.
Website: https://www.kslaw.com/
About Paul Hastings LLP
Founded in 1951, Paul Hastings has grown strategically to anticipate and respond to their clients' needs in markets across the globe. Their innovative approach and unmatched client service has helped guide their journey to becoming one of the world’s leading global law firms in such a short time.
Paul Hastings has a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S, capitalizing on the strength of 22 global offices. The firm offers a complete portfolio of services to support their clients’ complex, often mission-critical needs—from structuring first-of-their-kind transactions to resolving complicated disputes to providing the savvy legal counsel that keeps business moving forward.
Website: https://www.paulhastings.com/