Compliance and Ethics

Ever wonder what others are doing that you can start doing in your company to enhance the compliance program? What can you change to elevate your program? During this session, the panelists will highlight lessons learned and best practices attendees can consider to help improve their programs. If you are interested in learning from others, join us in this informal roundtable.

DOJ has come out with new guidance this year on a number of topics. For the past 6 months, companies have been grappling with how to implement the standards in practice. This panel will discuss different strategies to address these issues and our DOJ panelist will give her perspective from the government side. Topics to be addressed include:

• Clawbacks: What strategies and policy changes can companies use to claw back compensation from employees who have engaged in compliance misconduct and how have those worked out in practice?
• Ephemeral Messaging: How have companies addressed the fact that in certain regions WeChat and WhatsApp are frequently used to conduct business, which may impede the access to and preservation of ephemeral messages?
• Cooperation Credit: How have these and other issues played into cooperation credit and how have companies balanced the need to know what is going on with DOJ's desire to get self-reports more quickly.

DOJ has come out with new guidance this year on a number of topics. For the past 6 months, companies have been grappling with how to implement the standards in practice. This panel will discuss different strategies to address these issues and our DOJ panelist will give her perspective from the government side. Topics to be addressed include:

• Clawbacks: What strategies and policy changes can companies use to claw back compensation from employees who have engaged in compliance misconduct and how have those worked out in practice?
• Ephemeral Messaging: How have companies addressed the fact that in certain regions WeChat and WhatsApp are frequently used to conduct business, which may impede the access to and preservation of ephemeral messages?
• Cooperation Credit: How have these and other issues played into cooperation credit and how have companies balanced the need to know what is going on with DOJ's desire to get self-reports more quickly.

Over the past year, The Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice have proposed new rules on non-competes and for merger filings, and have released a proposed set of new Horizontal Merger Guidelines. If adopted, these rules and Guidelines would constitute dramatic changes to the current state of US antitrust law, and even the US economy generally. Join the Compliance and Ethics Network along with Womble Bond Dickinson attorney, Lee Van Voorhis and Perseus General Counsel Heather Pruger for a discussion of these proposed changes and their consequences.

Over the past year, The Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice have proposed new rules on non-competes and for merger filings, and have released a proposed set of new Horizontal Merger Guidelines. If adopted, these rules and Guidelines would constitute dramatic changes to the current state of US antitrust law, and even the US economy generally. Join the Compliance and Ethics Network along with Womble Bond Dickinson attorney, Lee Van Voorhis and Perseus General Counsel Heather Pruger for a discussion of these proposed changes and their consequences.

Over the last few years, India has emerged as a hotbed for foreign investments. One of the catalysts for increased foreign investment in India is deregulation and a continued focus on ease of doing business. Despite this, the regulatory landscape for investments in India is complex and often difficult to navigate, characterized by a number of regulators and sector specific regulations. That's why ACC is offering this Webcast, which is designed to help foreign investors understand the regulatory framework and tailor their investments in a manner that attracts minimum regulatory scrutiny. Register for this critical Webcast and walk away with the latest insights into the legal and regulatory considerations relevant for investing in India. Plus, this program will equip you to navigate the Indian legal framework, from structuring investments to India entry and exit. Bonus: Understand the ins and outs and nuances of approaching M&A and investments in India.

Your organization has to adhere to a set standard of processes and procedures for compliance and managing risk. So, how do you begin to establish a foundation that pinpoints vulnerabilities and provides a strong foundation to improve efficiencies? Hear insights from our panel on how to begin to create measures necessary to meet compliance and reporting obligations. In this session, attendees will:

• Discuss what an effective compliance and risk management program comprises, and how to build and maintain one;
  
• Learn to implement and maintain monitoring mechanisms and audit plans;
  
• Discuss the implications of compliance reporting channels, e.g., reports to the general counsel/chief legal officer vs. reports to the chief compliance officer; and
  
• Understand how experienced in-house counsel respond to regulators' requests and calibrate information disclosure.

Speakers:

Fernanda Beraldi

Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance and Counsel

Cummins Inc.

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Maria Buckley

General Counsel

Joslin Diabetes Center

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LaKeisha Sisco-Beck

Enterprise Risk Manager & Counsel

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Did you know that the U.S. enforcement agencies imposed nearly $11 billion in fines against U.S. and foreign companies that violated anti-bribery laws? In some of these cases, employees don't recognize certain activities as improper and end up violating the laws without even knowing it. That's why ACC is hosting this must-attend Webcast, where you ‘ll obtain the foundational knowledge needed to mitigate bribery and corruption risks that can harm your company's reputation, incur steep financial costs—and may result in the imprisonment of your colleagues. First, this program provides a basic background of foreign and domestic anti-bribery statutes as currently interpreted by case law and the U.S. Department of Justice guidance. Second, you'll learn about the potential red flags and risk-ranking measures that in-house counsel can use to focus on key areas. Finally, you'll receive resources for addressing a due-diligence or enforcement inquiry.

Generously sponsored by Saul Ewing LLP

Did you know that the U.S. enforcement agencies imposed nearly $11 billion in fines against U.S. and foreign companies that violated anti-bribery laws? In some of these cases, employees don't recognize certain activities as improper and end up violating the laws without even knowing it. That's why ACC is hosting this must-attend Webcast, where you ‘ll obtain the foundational knowledge needed to mitigate bribery and corruption risks that can harm your company's reputation, incur steep financial costs—and may result in the imprisonment of your colleagues. First, this program provides a basic background of foreign and domestic anti-bribery statutes as currently interpreted by case law and the U.S. Department of Justice guidance. Second, you'll learn about the potential red flags and risk-ranking measures that in-house counsel can use to focus on key areas. Finally, you'll receive resources for addressing a due-diligence or enforcement inquiry.

Did you know that the U.S. enforcement agencies imposed nearly $11 billion in fines against U.S. and foreign companies that violated anti-bribery laws? In some of these cases, employees don't recognize certain activities as improper and end up violating the laws without even knowing it. That's why ACC is hosting this must-attend Webcast, where you ‘ll obtain the foundational knowledge needed to mitigate bribery and corruption risks that can harm your company's reputation, incur steep financial costs—and may result in the imprisonment of your colleagues. First, this program provides a basic background of foreign and domestic anti-bribery statutes as currently interpreted by case law and the U.S. Department of Justice guidance. Second, you'll learn about the potential red flags and risk-ranking measures that in-house counsel can use to focus on key areas. Finally, you'll receive resources for addressing a due-diligence or enforcement inquiry.

This panel will feature the following speakers: