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March 28, 2013

This edition of the Quarterly State Compliance Review looks at some recently enacted and introduced legislation of interest to corporate lawyers. It also looks at some recent cases.

Business Crimes Hotline

March 28, 2013

A look at a recent notable ruling.

In the Courts

March 28, 2013

In-depth review of a key ruling.

Who Should Be Partner in a Post-Recession Profession?

March 28, 2013

This article examines the characteristics necessary to be a fully contributing partner for a post-recession profession.

Asset Forfeiture

March 28, 2013

Last month, the authors began discussion of the(DOJ's increased use of asset forfeiture and pursuit of higher-value forfeitures when it is prosecuting economic crimes. The discussion concludes herein.

Italy Adopts New Anti-Corruption Law

March 28, 2013

On Nov. 8, 2012, Italy enacted new anti-corruption legislation, joining other countries, including China, Russia and the United Kingdom, that have recently implemented strong anti-corruption measures.

Reducing Adverse Legal Consequences Through FCPA Remediation

March 28, 2013

In last month's issue, the authors observed that the DOJ and SEC have placed what they term a "high premium" on remediation efforts made by companies that discover or are accused of violations of the FCPA. The discussion concludes herein.

CRMs: The Link Between Lawyer and Client

March 28, 2013

One-third of the global in-house legal departments surveyed by market research firm Acritas dropped at least one of their law firms in the past year. What can be done?

April issue in PDF format

March 28, 2013

Disaster Planning May Reduce Workplace Violence Liability

March 28, 2013

Workplace violence is increasing. What can you do to protect your company from not only a tragic incident, but liability as well?

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