This is a sample working document on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to Binding Corporate Rules.
Different scenarios on how to properly communicate on an international playing field with regard to conflicts of interest.
This is a sample working document that sets up a framework for the structure of Binding Corporate Rules.
A sample Working Document setting up a table with the elements and principles to be found in Binding Corporate Rules.
This article focuses on core types of intellectual property frequently used on a global basis.
To assist corporations and individuals in better understanding the nature of the risk they face in Canada, this paper provides an overview of Canada’s foreign corrupt practices regime, highlights recent cases and developments and outlines risk mitigation strategies, including a robust compliance program and anti-corruption due diligence in certain corporate transactions.
The following anti-corruption section of a due diligence requisition list is merely an example of the areas that should be investigated to satisfy a corporation’s anti-corruption compliance obligations. A due diligence requisition list should be customized to the unique circumstances of the industry, business and transaction. This material is intended for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Investigations into suspected non-compliance with anti-corruption regimes pose significant legal, financial and reputational risk to an organization. The rise in aggressive enforcement by global regulatory authorities leaves little doubt that businesses operating abroad or acquiring entities with off-shore operations must scrutinize their activities and compliance programs proactively to identify organizational risk and build a robust organization-wide compliance program. Explore practical issues and considerations raised by anti-corruption legislation in the United States, Canada and other jurisdictions, including best practices for handling investigations into potential breaches and dealing with enforcement, trends and developments for effective mergers and acquisitions, anti-corruption due diligence and proactive strategies, including self-reporting of potential breaches. Panelists include senior US, Canadian and UK in-house and external counsel with experience in addressing anti-corruption risks.
A sample scenario regarding expansion into international markets, including different scenes and questions to consider in this situation.
A sample scenario regarding expansion into international markets, including different scenes and questions to consider in this situation.