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<b><i>Case Study:</i></b> Online Practical Guidance Resource Gives Business Lawyer a Competitive Edge
Business law is one of the widest fields in the legal industry, requiring attorneys to have specific knowledge of dozens of areas in order to best service their clients. On a given day, we may advise clients on a broad variety of issues, be it incorporating or buying a business, partnership agreements, real estate purchases or trademark protection. Each situation requires a nuanced understanding of current practice, the rules and regulations, and the implications for our business clients as well as the preparation of specific contracts and forms.
In large firms, lawyers can take advantage of a pool of experts, support staff and information resources to prepare for and handle these often very diverse client tasks. However, the majority of lawyers in the business arena have a small staff, little time, and limited resources to tap when it comes to getting up to speed on new topics, drafting documents and agreements, and preparing for client meetings.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.
Compliance Officers: Recent Regulatory Guidance and Enforcement Actions and Mitigating the Risk of Personal Liability
This article explores legal developments over the past year that may impact compliance officer personal liability.
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.