Vermont (VT) Corporate Law CLE Course Catalog

It is critical for companies to handle internal investigations diligently, ensuring they're independent and cooperative. Expert panelists recommend communicating openly with the SEC and how to find the right balance when being transparent with findings.

Listen as Stefan Boedeker of Berkeley Research Group and Julia Clayton of Law Office of Julia A. Clayton, P.C. provide the audience with a comprehensive discussion of the recent trends and developments in FCA enforcement. Speakers will also offer best practices to respond to FCA investigation and get out of potential exposure.

Experienced financial restructuring practitioners Mark D. Podgainy, Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC, and Kristen L. Perry, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, will present a comprehensive discussion of the latest trends in corporate bankruptcy and reorganization. The speakers will offer helpful insights into navigating the increasingly challenging economic environment.

Listen as a panel of distinguished thought leaders and professionals organized by The Knowledge Group provide the audience with a comprehensive discussion of the most pressing issues and salient developments in maintaining privilege in the context of internal investigations. Speakers will also provide proven strategies to handle investigations successfully.

Join a panel of experienced antitrust lawyers and economists for a lively discussion reflecting both plaintiff and defendant points of view.

In this program, securities lawyer Heather B. Middleton (Riker Danzig LLP) and commercial litigator Peter J. Tepley (Rumberger Kirk) will discuss the significant updates and key issues surrounding FINRA arbitration. The distinguished speakers will also share practical tips to prepare you for a FINRA arbitration case.

In this session, distinguished professionals in antitrust law and compliance Kail J. Jethmalani (Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP) and Liang Ding (DeHeng Law Offices) will provide an in-depth discussion of antitrust merger enforcement. They will also offer best compliance practices to prepare for a challenging compliance environment.

In this dynamic and interactive conference session, we will delve into the complex world of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Antitrust, and Anti-Competition law.

When your organization goes through an internal investigation, this is the moment of truth for your legal and compliance program and where the work really happens. It is critical that, as soon as allegations come to light, the company decides decisions are made about whether to investigate, who should direct and conduct the investigation, the goals and scope of an investigation, and whether a report will be issued, and how to best prepare the company for a potential investigation by a government agency. This session will set forth a framework of best practices and key considerations for effective internal investigations, including the need for disclosure to and coordination with auditors, regulators, and others.