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Global supply chains have been greatly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, sending companies scrambling to find both new sources of supplies and new customers for their products. But even as businesses struggle to find their footing in this new international marketplace, they also must be aware of US sanctions. Aggressive enforcement of US sanctions programs continues, even in the COVID-19 environment, and companies face increasing pressure to perform robust due diligence on their counterparties to reduce the risks of sanctions non-compliance.

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In this presentation, in-house counsel can learn how to avoid some pitfalls when it comes to managing an internal investigation. Some topics that will be touched upon are how to handle whistleblower identities, how to handle employee interviews, and more.

This white paper discusses some of the intricacies of Canada's Competition Law, with a specific focus on provisions related to coordination among competitors, abuse of dominance, and mergers.

This is an anti-corruption summary of information discussed in the 2014 ACC Annual Meeting Session 105: Keep Your Executives Out of Jail and Avoid Massive Fines: Responding to the New Age of Worldwide Anti-Corruption Legislation.

Since December 17, 2014, the U.S. and Cuba have reestablished diplomatic relations and discussed sensitive issues, like claims for expropriated property. For American companies seeking to do business in Cuba, however, the US continues to maintain a comprehensive embargo against Cuba, and Cuba remains a socialist state with a restrictive, government-run economy. The program will provide: An overview of the Cuban embargo regulations (what has changed, what remains in place); Advice on navigating the Cuban embargo regulations, including implementation of compliance programs; Information about Cuba’s foreign investment rules and government hierarchy; Expert insights into the realities of doing business with “Cuba, Inc.”; and Current investment trends, opportunities and risks.

Designed for in-house counsel who find themselves engaged in two roles, this course will focus on the inherent conflicts of meeting varying expectations while continuing to provide diligent and ethical representation. In today's regulatory mire, counsel are often being asked to weigh in on compliance issues, but getting started in the right direction is definite challenge. Attendees will learn how to get up to speed on compliance issues when they're already buried in e-discovery, contracts, and related matters. An outline of the liability issues will be presented, along with a discussion of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines' requirements for corporate compliance and ethics programs

This material contains information on how to conduct a gap analysis and design a compliance program that fits your organization’s needs. Learn about successful program-building strategies and how to avoid compliance program pitfalls. Also, learn how to measure the effectiveness of your program and conduct a compliance audit.

This material contains a link to the Marsh & McLennan Companies Code of Conduct (in multiple languages).