FCPA

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Over the past 5 years, the DOJ and the SEC have investigated a large number of violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act as a result of the government’s intense campaign to wipe out corruption not only in the U.S. but also in countries where U.S. companies maintain branch offices. Indeed, FCPA is the most dreaded of all white collar crimes, imposing civil and criminal penalties to anyone who violates its provisions. How can your company be compliant with the global requirements?

Find out the answers in this LIVE webinar. Once again, The Knowledge Congress is assembling a panel of distinguished professionals and key regulators to help you determine whether your company is globally compliant or not, and if not, what are the steps you need to take in order to comply with global standards.

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Conference
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 2.0
(Please note, your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit.)
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 083780
Recording Fee: $299 (Please click here for details)

 

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SEGMENT 1:


Lori Weinstein, Trial Attorney - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Criminal Division, Fraud Section,
U.S. Department of Justice

Overview of the FCPA’s provisions
Criminal enforcement of the FCPA and how we learn of potential violations
Recent Trends in enforcement
Industry-wide investigations
Increase in foreign prosecutions and cooperation with foreign prosecutors
Increase in individual prosecutions

SEGMENT 2:


Christopher Conte, Associate Director in Enforcement,
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

- SEC Enforcement Priorities
- Recent Trends
- Significant Cases from 2008
- Some Important Elements of an FCPA Compliance Program

SEGMENT 3:


William B. Jacobson, Partner (former Assistant Chief Fraud Section, Criminal Division), U.S. Department of Justice,
Fulbright & Jaworski LLP

Internal Investigations in FCPA Cases

- The importance of a thorough internal investigation into possible FCPA violations cannot be
  overstated.
- Only once a thorough investigation is underway and counsel and client understand the lay of the
  land should voluntary disclosure to the government be considered.
- Preliminary steps in an investigation include stopping the conduct and preserving the evidence.
- Local law must be taken into account during the internal investigation, both in terms of data
  protection and local anti-corruption laws.
- A complete record of each investigative step must be maintained.
- Don't wait until the end of an investigation to consider fixes to the company's compliance program.

SEGMENT 4:


Richard Grime, Partner,
O'Melveny & Myers LLP

- FCPA Due Diligence -- When is it performed and why -- mergers and acquisitions, agents,
  distributors, joint venture and business partners
- Government expectations of due diligence
- How much due diligence is enough?
- New developments from the Department of Justice on due diligence -- two opinion releases in
  2008
- When due diligence turns up issues, what do you do -- voluntary disclosure and re-structuring the
  deal


U.S. Department of Justice
Lori Weinstein
Trial Attorney - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Criminal Division, Fraud Section
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Christopher Conte
Associate Director in Enforcement
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Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
William P. Jacobson
Partner (former Assistant Chief Fraud Section, Criminal Division), U.S. Department of Justice
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O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Richard Grime
Partner
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Who Should Attend?

- General Counsel
- International Counsel
- Trade Counsel
- Compliance Officers
- Ethics Officers
- Forensic Auditors
- Vice Presidents and Directors
- International Contract Managers
- Outside Counsel
- C-level
- Foreign Subsidiary Directors
- Corporate Secretaries
- Corporate Responsibility Officers
- Regulatory Specialists
- Directors of Risk
- Audit Directors

Why Attend?

This is a must attend event for anyone interested in understanding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
- New guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
- Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
- Interact directly with panel during Q&A

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