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Master a New Specialty: Class Actions: Leading litigator offers lessons for managing — and defeating — class actions
Introduction: Facing a class action suit is one of the C-suite’s greatest fears. Neal Marder of Akin Gump, a litigator with nearly 20 years of class action experience, speaks to whether those worries are merited, describing the factors driving the active California courts, the climate...
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A New Era of Cooperation and Compliance: How to Navigate FCPA Investigations
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continue to reveal insights on how to successfully navigate Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations. Recently, the government geared up to combat overseas bribery with the appointment of 10 new FCPA prosecutors...
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Getting to Declination: Achieve quick wins for remediation during an investigation
Regulators’ anti-corruption initiatives appear to be focusing attention on the effectiveness of companies’ compliance programs and controls. Remediation that includes implementation of effective controls may not only limit corruption risk but, for companies facing a potential...
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