Building an “Effective” Anti-Corruption Compliance Program September 10, 2013  12 Noon – 1 PM EST Register: Here Companies are devoting more time and attention to building a robust anti-corruption compliance program. As they do so, it is important to design the right structure for the compliance program — from the Corporate Board, to the C-Suite and the role of the Chief Compliance Officer. An effective anti-corruption...

August 13, 2013, 12 Noon – 1 PM Register Here The recent headlines on China’s expanding anti-corruption investigation and enforcement action is a significant event in global anti-corruption enforcement. For companies operating in China, the risks have now increased exponentially. Companies need to redouble their compliance and ethics programs in China to minimize the risk of an enforcement action. Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The...

The Volkov Law Group is conducting four free webinars over the next three weeks — Sign Up Now for these important and informative webinars. How to Conduct High-Stakes, High-Profile Internal Investigations: July 18, 2013, 12 Noon – 1 PM EST: Sign Up Here Companies caught in the government cross-hairs for potential corruption, antitrust, fraud, export violations and other significant civil and criminal violations initiate internal investigations...

Webinar – FCPA Compliance Programs: A Review of Best Practices July 9, 2013 12 Noon – 1 PM EST Register: Here  In response to aggressive FCPA enforcement, the compliance industry has embraced innovative strategies and tools. As companies increase resources for compliance programs, it is important to stay abreast of industry best practices. Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, for an examination of FCPA compliance...

June 4, 2013, 12 Noon -1 PM EST Register Here Global companies wrestle with FCPA compliance issues every day. In today’s aggressive enforcement environment, compliance and legal staff have to develop innovative solutions to ensure compliance and promote business interests. In this complex compliance world, there are important principles which can be applied to solve difficult compliance problems. Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov...

When: May 21 or 22, 2013, 12 Noon to 1 PM Register Here (May 21) or Here (May 22) As more companies design and implement anti-corruption compliance programs, companies need to monitor the performance of their compliance programs. Depending on the size of the company, and the countries in which it operates, audits and other monitoring tools should be used to assess business activities and...

April 23 and 25, 12 Noon -1 PM EST Register Here (April 23) or Here (April 25) The Department of Justice’s and the SEC’s FCPA Guidance issued last November, 2012, outlined the hallmarks of an “effective” anti-corruption compliance program. In the FCPA Guidance, the Justice Department and the SEC suggested that an “effective” anti-corruption compliance program could protect a company from liability for an FCPA...

April 3 and 4, 2013, 12 -1 PM EST Sign Up Here (April 3) and Here (April 4) No matter how good a compliance program you have, there is always a risk of an FCPA violation.  The Justice Department has stated that 2013 will be a big year in FCPA enforcement with many cases in the pipeline.  More companies are disclosing government investigations or inquiries and potential...

March 20, 2013, 12 Noon -1 PM EST Register Here Almost every FCPA enforcement action involves misconduct by third party agents and distributors. The Justice Department and the SEC have emphasized the importance of companies conducing appropriate due diligence. In the absence of proper due diligence procedures and documentation, companies face significant bribery and enforcement risks. Companies that design and implement due diligence policies and procedures...