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Compliance Now More Than Ever

Michael Zeldin

In a profit- and loss-driven world, there is always a risk that companies facing an uncertain economic future may choose to cut compliance expenses," SEC Chairman Christopher Cox noted last November at the SEC's Compliance Officer Outreach National Seminar. Then he issued a stern warning: "When a company cuts compliance, violations will occur. And if violations occur, punitive actions should and will be taken."

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Being Ready for Government Investigations in a Time of Financial Crisis

David Krakoff & Peter White

In this heightened enforcement environment, it is more important than ever that corporate general counsel be ready and able to navigate a minefield of complex issues as soon as they become aware that their company is the focus of a government investigation.

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Corporate Criminal Liability

Stanley A. Twardy, Jr. & Daniel E. Wenner

In January, the Second Circuit affirmed the conviction of Ionia Management S.A. (Ionia) for criminal acts of its non-management employees. While the affirmance of a conviction is commonplace, what set this appeal apart is that the Association of Corporate Counsel, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, and other prestigious amici supported Ionia's argument that the Second Circuit should revisit its long-standing rule that a company can be held criminally liable for acts of even low-level employees.

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Movers & Shakers

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Who's doing what; who's going where.

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Expert Witnesses and Consultants

Timothy M. Tippins

This article discusses the elements of cautious team management, with particular emphasis on the interplay between testimonial experts, non-testimonial consultants, and the attorney.

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'Who's Your Daddy?'

Mary Cushing Doherty

A roundeup of recent paternity and custody cases and what they portend in current matrimonial law.

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Case Notes

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Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

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