Volume 24 No. 8 2006


	Cover Story: Bribes, Borders, and Bottom Lines: Why a Strong Antibribery Policy Is Essential US authorities are tirelessly pursuing companies that break antibribery laws, and the rest of the world is not far behind. Develop an antibribery program before your company is forced to pay millions or adopt extensive reparatory measures. Find out how to reduce your company's risk.

Your Company’s D&O Policy: Will the Insured v. Insured Exclusion Surprise You?
Think you know your company's D&O insurance coverage? Think again. Exclusions regularly contained in D&O policies may negate coverage that you ‹ and your entire team ‹ depend on. Find out which parties qualify as "insured" before you get caught in a loophole that may cost big bucks.

Covering Your Assets: Doing Business with a Customer or Supplier Having Financial Difficulties
Working with customers and suppliers in financial trouble always implies some level of risk, but it can also be an unavoidable practice in today's business world. Making quick decisions on complicated issues is just one of the many things in-house counsel are expected to do when their customer's financial situation inevitably worsens. This article, packed with sample forms for your practical use, will help point you in the right direction toward saving the bottom line.

Truth and Consequences? How to Avoid Employee Claims of Defamation
The last time one of your employees left you for greener pastures, you couldn't say enough wonderful things about her to potential new employers. But this timeŠ Where is the line drawn between giving an honest evaluation of an employee and defamation of character? Discover what you can say about employees (and to whom) without landing yourself in hot water.