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fcpa series: doing business abroad – spotlight on russia |
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Increasingly stringent and expanding anti-corruption regulations imposed by governmental and quasi-governmental authorities make it imperative that businesses operating in today's global economy understand the risks of conducting business abroad and importance of mitigating the risk of corruption violations involving foreign government officials. As part of our continuing webinar series, experienced anti-corruption professionals will discuss the business environment in Russia, including corruption risks.
Participants will:
- Recognize corruption risks associated with doing business in Russia
- Understand the anti-corruption enforcement efforts and legal framework in Russia
- Have an understanding of the impact of the new Russian anti-corruption legislation upon information sharing and enforcement trends involving both public official and commercial bribery
- Be knowledgeable regarding the recent FCPA enforcement matters brought by U.S. enforcement officials in Russia, including a focus on high-risk sectors and the role of third parties
- Understand the impact of the recently announced U.S. transnational organized crime strategy on FCPA enforcement efforts, including increased asset forfeiture risks
- Know the elements of an effective compliance program for companies operating in Russia
WHEN
Monday, September 26, 2011 — 12:00 p.m. to approximately 1:30 p.m. (EST)
CREDIT
CPE: 1.5 credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications
CLE: Pending approval, California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Virginia MCLE will be provided by Latham & Watkins LLP |
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