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The global expansion of criminal risk for international companies and their executives progresses with lightning speed: some countries are setting even more stringent standards than in the US. Cooperation between international agencies is growing. The EU arrest warrant now allows arrest by foreign prosecutors without the need for a court process and extradition from the US is a real possibility. Given the high financial and reputational damage that criminal liability causes, in–house counsel need to understand the risks that their global companies and executives face.

803 - Doing Business in China

The European Union has been preparing new rules on the provision of financial services across EU borders, called MiFid, that will apply broadly across Europe and allow easier and broader access to European financial markets through a common set of rules. At the same time, outside financial services firms are advancing at a fast pace in China, taking advantage of continuing liberalization efforts there. Take this opportunity to learn about the legal issues that corporate counsel and compliance staff should be most concerned about when it comes to expansion efforts in the E.U.

Class actions may be going global. This session addressed the current waves of new or proposed class action laws outside the US and the compatibility of such actions with European and other civil law jurisdictions. Italy has a proposed law under consideration that is expected to be enacted. France is reported to be reviving a 2007 proposal. Israel, Korea, and Germany created class action rights within the last two years. Even the European Commission issued a “green paper” regarding private enforcement actions in the competition area.

As China becomes more integrated into the world economy, and both a major market and supplier, large and small companies from around the world are doing business with Chinese companies or in China. Your company may already be doing business in China or may be contemplating such a move. This program will offer a breakdown of the legal advantages and disadvantages to conducting business in China. We'll cover recent changes in Chinese laws, results of recent lawsuits, tips on opening relationships, and developing successful business strategies.

Compliance in Asia: It is harder than you think. Each country in Asia has its own compliance issues and in-house counsel must be alert to them. You must know how to spot the main red flags and to determine what is coming next. And, you must handle these issues effectively and with consideration of the cultural impact of your proposed solution. This session was a straight talking, direct and open assessment of what goes on and what to look out for.

Companies faced with creating and implementing an effective global ethics and compliance program have a gargantuan task. While simplicity may be a worthy goal, it may also be stymied by the numerous requirements that need to be met. A global program must address not only multiple laws and regulations of the countries in which the company has employees and/or operations, but must also give consideration to language, cultural, and ethical differences and issues. Our panel of experts have “been there, done that.”

Discusses investment and restrictions in the Chinese commercial sector.

Examines the realities and myths of being in China, more specifically the ways in which a company can protect its intellectual property assets while still doing business there.

Discusses cost-effective strategies for multi-national clearance of trademarks and international enforcement from both U.S. and European perspectives.

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