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International regulatory update 10-14 December 2012

Clifford Chance LLP
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European Union, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, USA
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December 17 2012

The European Council (Heads of State or Government) has published the conclusions from its meeting on 13 and 14 December 2012, at which it agreed on a roadmap for the completion of the Economic and Monetary Union

Over $85 million in FCPA fines and penalties announced in the past 90 days is it time to add an FCPA risk factor?

Blank Rome LLP
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USA
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October 31 2012

Recent deferred prosecution agreements and settlements remind us of the need to carefully consider disclosure issues relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA

Insider trading and determinations by the company

Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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USA
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October 22 2012

In SEC v. Obus, Docket No. 10-4749 (2nd Cir. Decided Sept. 6, 2012) the Circuit Court found that the defendants could be held liable for insider trading despite the fact that the company concluded they had not breached any duty

The fundamental elements of an effective compliance program

Roetzel & Andress
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USA
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September 7 2012

Since the NEOACC presentation on August 16, 2012, Roetzel has received e-mails from attendees who went back and reviewed compliance programs within their company and are now asking what a compliance program should include

Saved by the Supreme Court from securities liability? Maybe not

Kaye Scholer LLP
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USA
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August 13 2012

In Janus Capital Group, Inc. v. First Derivative Traders,1 the United States Supreme Court held that a defendant must be the actual “maker” of a material misstatement or omission statement to be found primarily liable for securities fraud

How corporate officials can get a good night’s sleep despite current SEC enforcement trends

Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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USA
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August 9 2012

This is the second in a series discussing new trends in SEC enforcement which impact corporate directors and officers and steps that can be taken to avoid future liability

The First Circuit affirms dismissal of a securities fraud suit against Boston Scientific Corporation

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
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USA
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July 30 2012

On July 12, 2012, the First Circuit affirmed dismissal of a securities fraud suit alleging that Boston Scientific Corporation and several of its officers made materially misleading statements in 2009 and 2010 in violation of Section 10(b

The Second Circuit reinstates a securities fraud suit against Grant Thornton involving its audit of Winstar Communications’ 1999 financial statements

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
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USA
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July 30 2012

On July 19, 2012, the Second Circuit vacated a district court order granting summary judgment in favor of Grant Thornton LLP (“GT”) in a securities fraud action arising from GT’s audit of Winstar Communications, Inc.’s 1999 financial statements

Corporate compliance & internal controls: how much is enough?

Baker Botts LLP
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USA
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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

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act gives rise to D&O claims

Wilson Elser
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USA
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June 13 2012

On April 21, 2012, The New York Times published an exposé of an alleged bribery scheme by Walmart's largest foreign subsidiary based in Mexico

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International regulatory update 10-14 December 2012

Over $85 million in FCPA fines and penalties announced in the past 90 days is it time to add an FCPA risk factor?

Insider trading and determinations by the company

The fundamental elements of an effective compliance program

Saved by the Supreme Court from securities liability? Maybe not

How corporate officials can get a good night’s sleep despite current SEC enforcement trends

The First Circuit affirms dismissal of a securities fraud suit against Boston Scientific Corporation

The Second Circuit reinstates a securities fraud suit against Grant Thornton involving its audit of Winstar Communications’ 1999 financial statements

Corporate compliance & internal controls: how much is enough?

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act gives rise to D&O claims

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