Anti_Corruption

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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") enforcement actions continue to be high priorities for the US Department of Justice ("DOJ") and US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Recent settlements emphasize the ongoing need for comprehensive and effective anti-corruption compliance programs, particularly relating to the retention and monitoring of third party agents, proper documentation of expenses and claims, and interacting with government officials. This session will provide critical insight regarding:

    - Tools and best practices for preventing and identifying FCPA risks and potential violations of law;
    - Practical steps for minimizing third party agent risk;
    - Lessons learned from recent FCPA enforcement actions; and
    - How to respond when a potential FCPA violation is discovered.

The Knowledge Group is producing a LIVE web cast which will explore the issues and concerns surrounding strengthened enforcement actions and will provide valuable information and analysis. The Anti-Corruption Compliance and Enforcement - Minimizing Your Risk LIVE Webcast is a must attend for: Executives, Compliance Officers, and Corporate Counsel.

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Group, LLC
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 1.75 - 2.0
Important Note: Your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit. If you are applying for CLE credit in Texas you must register 20 days before the event date or you will not be able to obtain CLE credit.
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 103944
Recording Fee: $299 (Please click here for details)
NASBA Sponsor Number: 109004

 

Featured Speakers for Anti-Corruption Compliance and Enforcement – Minimizing Risk LIVE Webcast:


Proposed Agenda (click here to view more)
SEGMENT 1:


John S. (Jay) Darden, Esq. , Assistant Chief, Fraud Section, Criminal Division,
U.S. Department of Justice

- A year in review in highlights and what’s coming down the pike, trends and expectations, issues of
  most interest to the DOJ

SEGMENT 2:


Charles F. Smith, Partner, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Government Enforcement Matters,
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Red flags for preventing and identifying FCPA risks and potential violations of law in connection with:
        - Travel and entertainment for foreign officials;
        - Gifts to foreign officials
        - Contributions to charities with ties to a government official
   - Tips for identifying suspicious payments, transactions and commissions
   - How to monitor risk in third party relationships

SEGMENT 3:


Michael Schwartz , Principal,
KPMG LLP

- Risk Assessments
- FCPA Compliance Programs
- Due Diligence in the Context of M&A and Agent Vetting
- Data Analysis in Investigations and Compliance Efforts

SEGMENT 4:


Daniel S Dorsky, Senior Compliance Counsel for FCPA,
Tyco International

- Mitigating third party risk
- Review of recent enforcement actions: what are the trends?
- Tactics to obtain buy-in from the business



U.S. Department of Justice
John S. (Jay) Darden, Esq.
Assistant Chief, Fraud Section, Criminal Division
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Charles F. Smith
Partner, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Government Enforcement Matters
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KPMG LLP
Michael Schwartz
Principal
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Tyco International
Daniel S Dorsky
Senior Compliance Counsel for FCPA
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Who Should Attend?

- Executives
- Compliance Officers
- Corporate Counsel
- Ethics Officers
- Forensic Auditors
- International Counsel

Why Attend?

This is a must attend event for lawyers and other related professionals to hear the latest updates and developments surrounding Anti-Corruption Compliance and Enforcement.
    - Detailed guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
    - Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
    - Interact directly with panel during Q&A

Registration Information:                                                                                                                                    


 

Disclaimer:
Please note, the event date is firm although it may be subject to change. Please click here for details.

 

 

 

 


Anti-Corruption Compliance and Enforcement – Minimizing Risk LIVE Webcast
Speaker Firms and Agency:


U.S. Department of Justice







 

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We are an approved multi-event sponsor in the state of California. Our provider ID is: 14451. In Texas, Illinois, and Virginia, we submit programs for individual approval in advance. In all other states, once attendance is verified, participants are emailed an official certificate of attendance which they submit to their respective State Bar Associations. Our programs are created with continuing education in mind and are therefore designed to meet the requirements of all State Bar Associations. If you have any questions, please email our CLE coordinator at: info@knowledgecongress.org

Important Note: Your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit. If you are applying for CLE credit in Texas you must register 20 days before the event date or you will not be able to obtain CLE credit.

Attention New York Attorneys:

This program is approved for CLE credit under New York’s Approved Jurisdiction policy. The Knowledge Group, LLC is an approved sponsor in the state of California, a New York Approved Jurisdiction. This program fulfills the non-traditional format requirement of exceeding 60 minutes in length. Please note only experienced attorneys (more than 2 years) are eligible to receive CLE credit via non-traditional format learning platforms. The Knowledge Group will verify attendance during the webcast via secret words (3 per credit hour) and by auditing attendees log in and log out records. All verification instructions will be provided during the webcast. Once attendance verification requirements have been completed, the attendee will be issued a certificate of attendance be The Knowledge Group for the course with the recommended number of credit hours. The Certificate of Attendance is normally sent via email in 24 hours or less.

To Claim Your CLE Credits:

The attorney should simply include credits earned via Knowledge Group webcasts when computing the total number of CLE credits completed, and keep the Knowledge Group Certificate of Attendance for a period of at least four (4) years in case of audit. An attorney may count towards her/his New York CLE requirement credit earned through the Approved Jurisdiction policy without notifying the CLE Board.

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