The ability to conduct an effective internal investigation is critical for every organization. The interviews of witnesses are the most important aspect of any internal investigation. View more videos like this on the Volkov Law Group YouTube Channel.

The Department of Justice and the Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General have aggressively been enforcing anti-kickback (AKS) and Stark laws. DOJ and HHS-OIG have combined these prohibitions with The False Claims Act to extract significant penalties against healthcare companies. Prosecutors have also been focusing resources on criminal prosecutions of healthcare executives. Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group as he discusses...

FCPA enforcement returned in 2013 with a vengeance as the Department of Justice led the way in criminal enforcement against individuals and corporate settlements of a number of major cases. The year 2013 stands as one of DOJ’s strongest years since 2010, and the next year looks like a continuation of DOJ’s aggressive prosecution program. Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group for...

In this era of aggressive FCPA enforcement, companies are designing and implementing robust due diligence systems to screen and monitor third party representatives. These policies and procedures are critical to an effective anti-corruption compliance program. Due diligence, however, does not mean scientific certainty. In the context of anti-corruption risks, it is important to conduct due diligence reviews consistent with real risks and practical issues. View...

Almost every FCPA enforcement action involves violations committed by third-party agents, consultants and distributors. Many companies have instituted due diligence procedures to screen third-parties, consultants and distributors, and have added appropriate contractual provisions to protect against bribery. Due diligence systems involve numerous judgment calls and important policy decisions, including identification of all third parties, appropriate due diligence procedures for existing third parties, and strategies to...

An effective compliance program requires a culture of ethics and compliance, including “tone-at-the-top.” A company’s culture is not easy to measure. Nonetheless, there are practical steps which can be implemented to collect and assess information about a company’s culture, including surveys, focus groups, and other procedures. View more videos like this on the Volkov Law Group YouTube Channel.

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In response to aggressive FCPA enforcement, the compliance industry has embraced innovative strategies and tools. Whether your company is large, medium or small, it is important to stay abreast of industry best practices. Some of these new strategies can be modified for application in different size companies. Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, for an examination of FCPA compliance program best practices....

In this era of aggressive FCPA enforcement, companies are adopting anti-corruption compliance programs. The Department of Justice and the SEC have warned companies against adopting “paper compliance programs” without meaningful and consistent implementation. In recent weeks, FCPA enforcement has focused on hiring of relatives of foreign officials and corruption schemes involving third parties. Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Group, as he discusses ways...