The new rule on conflict minerals: an overview of the "three-step process" for compliance *

Democratic Republic of Congo, USA - October 18 2012
As part of the reforms enacted under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”), Congress directed the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to implement regulations regarding the use of “conflict minerals” originating from certain countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”).

Cooperating with DOJ does not make a company a state actor *

USA - July 14 2012
A perennial concern of corporate management in cooperating with government investigations is maintaining the boundary between the company and the government — which can sometimes seem blurred.

Corporate compliance & internal controls: how much is enough? *

USA - July 14 2012
Enforcement of anti-corruption and anti-bribery regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and the UK Bribery Act, remains a priority for government investigators in both the U.S. and abroad.