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May 3rd, 2013
in Anti-Corruption / FCPA, Ethics Credits, Regulatory & Compliance |
Happening for the first time in New Delhi, this highly-rated 3rd India Summit on Anti-Corruption will bring together leading anti-corruption industry experts and counsel in India for unparalleled networking and benchmarking opportunities.
Tags: ACI Event, Anti-corruption, India
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ACI’s 3rd India Summit on Anti-Corruption
January 28th, 2013
in Anti-Corruption / FCPA, Ethics Credits, Regulatory & Compliance, Surveys and Polls |
Learn What it Takes Ensure Your Operations in India are Compliant with the FCPA, UKBA, and Indian Anti-Corruption Laws
When: Monday, March 04 to Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Where: Le Méridien Hotel, New Delhi, India
For more information, and to register: click here
Tags: ACI Event, India, Poll
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ACI’s 28th National Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
October 3rd, 2012
in Anti-Corruption / FCPA, Ethics Credits, Legal Conferences |
When: Thursday, November 15 to Friday, November 16, 2012
Where: Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center, Washington, DC, USA
Join hundreds of in-house counsel, ethics & compliance executives, forensic accountants, FCPA, securities and corporate governance attorneys from around the globe for ACI’s 28th National Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
The 2012 program will feature the following NEW interactive discussions and case study panels:
- What Not to Do and Lessons Learned from the Most Costly FCPA Compliance Mistakes
- Friend or Foe? How to Survive an FCPA monitorship
- Creating a Home for the Whistleblower in a Bounty Hunter
- How to Effectively Communicate with the Board and Ensure Board Buy-in and Support of Your FCPA Compliance Program
- Navigating Diverging Client Interests during an FCPA Government investigation
- Inside the Defense of the Lindsey Manufacturing, Africa Sting and O’Shea Prosecutions
Hear from Senior U.S. DOJ and SEC Officials on:
- USDOJ Guidance on the FCPA
- SEC “Neither-Admit-Nor-Deny” Settlement Policy
- The Key FCPA Cases of 2012 and Current Enforcement Priorities
- Where Companies Go Wrong on FCPA Compliance
- Trip Wires in FCPA Internal Investigations
- Response to Whistleblower Allegations
- Disclosure, Cooperation and Global Compliance Expectations
- What Effective FCPA Books and Records Should Look Like
Tags: ACI, Compliance, DOJ, FCPA, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Legal conference, legal event, Regulatory, SEC
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Long Term Care Regulatory Boot Camp
May 15th, 2012
in Ethics Credits |
Get the ultimate roadmap to the complicated
landscape of Long Term Care regulatory law
From opening a long term care facility to enduring an investigation to appealing tags to full scale litigation, there are a plethora of regulatory hurdles that must be overcome to avoid non-compliance. The regulatory landscape in this area is complex and it is essential for attorneys who do not have regulatory practices — but who do deal with long term care compliance and litigation — to have a familiarity with these concepts.
two are inextricably linked.
to achieve the best outcomes for your cases
Many litigators and in-house counsel — despite their tenure litigating long term care cases — are not well-versed in the regulatory hurdles found in this space. Whether you are an in-house or outside counsel litigator or in-house regulatory counsel, Long Term Care Regulatory Boot Camp will provide you the insights you need.
ACI’s Long Term Care Regulatory Boot Camp has been designed to give litigators (both in-house and outside), as well regulatory counsel, a strong working knowledge of core long term care regulatory competencies.
A distinguished faculty of regulatory experts will share their knowledge and give you critical insights on:
- Relevant regulations that govern all aspects of long term care facilities
- The survey and certification process
- All aspects of the appeals process, including DAB. IDR, and IIDR
- Medicare/Medicaid fraud and other audits
- Elder Abuse statutes
- FCA, anti-kickback, and qui tam
- Labor and employment issues
- The impact of Health Care Reform on long term care facilities
- Complying with requirements for admission, transfer, and discharge of residents
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Import Compliance and Enforcement
March 30th, 2012
in Ethics Credits |
Each year, import compliance and legal professionals attend American Conference Institute’s National Forum on Import Compliance and Enforcement to meet and learn from leading trade compliance executives and attorneys, and ask questions directly to senior government officials.
Now in its 7th successful year, this fully updated and highly practical agenda is the culmination of research with a broad range of importers to ensure focus on the most pressing compliance issues impacting your bottom line.
New Program Features and Keynote Speakers for 2012:
- Invaluable insights from Ellen McClain, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Transborder Policy, U.S. Department of Homeland Security) on global supply chain security initiatives
- Alan Cohen (Senior Attorney, Penalties Branch, CBP) will discuss thelargest penalties in the last year, and lessons learned
- Hear from Carlos Ochoa (Supervisory Program Manager, C-TPAT / Industry Partnership Programs, CBP) and Susan Dyszel (ITDS Team Lead, CBP) on Single Window Developments and ITDS
- Ask your questions to Monika Brenner (Chief, Valuation & Special Programs Branch, CBP) on how to resolve complex valuation andtransfer pricing issues
- Gain first-hand insights from Cindy Covell (Executive Director, Regulatory Audit) on CBP audit plans and priorities
- Benefit from Centers of Excellence and Simplified Entry Systemupdates from Jeremy Baskin (Senior Advisor to the Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings, CBP) and Anne Maricich (Assistant Director, Trade, Los Angeles Field Office, CBP)
- Hear from Florence Constant (Chief, Partnership Programs Branch, CBP) on the ISA program: Satisfying strict CBP standards for internal controls
- Take away updates from Cindy Allen (Executive Director for ACE Business) on the transition to ACE
New Panel on Intellectual Property Rights.
- Learn from Charles Steuart (Chief, IPR & Restricted Merchandise Branch, CBP) and Rich Halverson (National IPR Coordination Center, ICE) on how to reduce counterfeiting risks, import trademark-protected and grey market goods, and what triggers detention andseizures
Fully Updated Session on Importing FDA-Regulated Products Amid New Safety Requirements.
- Gain best practices from Domenic Veneziano (Director, Division of Import Operations and Policy, FDA) on how to satisfy new, heightened safety and compliance expectations.
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FCPA and Anti-Corruption for the Life Sciences Industry
March 7th, 2012
in Ethics Credits |
Structured specifically to provide a forum for addressing continuing and emerging areas of focus for FCPA enforcement by the U.S. DOJ and SEC,ACI’s National Conference on FCPA & Anti-Corruption for the Life Sciences Industry is the annual must-attend event for legal and investigative counsel, global compliance officers, and FCPA attorneys, specifically within the life sciences industry. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn what steps you should be taking now to take now to proactively protect your company before, during and after the Government comes knocking.
How is your company poised to respond when the time comes to negotiate a settlement with the Government? Are you sure who retains oversight over foreign HCPs, consultants and doctors? What proactive steps are being taken now to minimize the blow from an FCPA settlement?
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the prosecutors and strategize with top FCPA counsel as you are provided with proactive strategies for fortifying your compliance program in the following key areas:
- Screening and monitoring foreign third parties, HCPs, doctors and consultants
- Compliance protocols and internal controls for global life science operations
- Travel, gifts, entertainment and hospitality
- Clinical research, physician sponsorships, grants and advisory boards
GOVERNMENT CONTRACT COST & PRICING
March 2nd, 2012
in Ethics Credits |
Time and money are at stake. U.S. Government contractors are contending with increased regulatory oversight, rigorous DCAA audits, subcontractingcompliance risks, and strict reporting and disclosure requirements.
Following extensive research with industry stakeholders and outside advisors, American Conference Institute has assembled a sophisticated program and multi-dimensional speaker faculty, who will discuss the most complex, pressing cost or pricing compliance issues affecting your business.
In addition to CLE and CPE, the 2012 Advanced Forum on Government Contract Cost & Pricing features a new government, industry and private practice speaker faculty, as well as enhanced networking and Q & A sessions.
New 2012 Keynote Speakers:
- Kenneth J. Saccoccia,
Assistant Director, DCAA Policy & Plans Directorate - Ronald J. Youngs,
Director, Cost and Pricing Center, DCMA - Shay Assad,
Director, Defense Pricing, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy - Henry Kleinknecht,
Director of Pricing and Logistics Acquisition, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense - Jonathan L. Kang,
Deputy Assistant General Counsel, GAO
Fully Updated 2012 Industry Speaker Line-Up.
Benchmark and network with: DynCorp, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Textron, Austal USA, United Launch Alliance, Fluor, Alion Science & Technology, GTSI and Honeywell.
Enhanced Focus On Subcontracting Issues.
- Scope of prime and subcontractor data disclosure and reporting obligations
- Conducting cost or price analyse of subcontractor proposals
- Resolving disputes over a prime’s access to subcontractor books and records
Practical, Intensive Pre-Conference Working Groups:
- A Deep Dive into the FAR Definitions of “Certified Cost or Pricing Data” and “Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data”: How to Comply with TINA, Accommodate Data Requests, and Minimize Risk
- Managing DCAA Access to Records, Employee Interview Requests and Unfavorable Audit Reports
Reinsurance Disputes in Litigation & Arbitration
February 21st, 2012
in Ethics Credits |
With the growing contentiousness of reinsurance disputes and the constantly increasing time, expense and uncertainty of arbitration proceedings, it is critical that insurers, reinsurers and the outside counsel who represent them are able to devise and pursue effective strategies for success in disputes. Dodd-Frank, recent NAIC revisions and new priorities and trends in state regulation are already having a huge effect on the reinsurance industry, and with continuing fallout from catastrophic events, asbestos and other long tail claims it is important for companies and their counsel to get ahead of these potential disputes while ensuring the best strategies to resolve them in arbitration.
ACI’s Advanced Forum on Reinsurance Disputes in Arbitration and Litigation is designed to offer cedents, reinsurers, brokers, attorneys and other reinsurance professionals valuable insight into the dispute and arbitration process. Our faculty of regulatory and enforcement officials, renowned jurists, experienced arbitrators and leading outside counsel will provide insights and strategies for managing disputes and winning arbitration awards. Hear directly from insurance commissioners on NAIC action and the latest trends in state enforcement, as well as from leaders in the reinsurance industry, including in-house counsel from: Willis Re, SCOR, Aon Benfield, Chartis, Aspen U.S. Holding, The Hartford, RGA Reinsurance Group, Partner Re, Allstate, Liberty Mutual Group, Trans Re and RiverStone-US.
Topics will include:
- An in-house think tank with insight from major corporations on the latest risks, claims and trends and how outside counsel can adapt as a result
- A panel of 5 state insurance commissioners moderated by the Chief State Liaison at the NAIC, with a discussion of recent NAIC action and revisions, new priorities and emerging trends in state regulation, and the impact of it all for reinsurance litigators and arbitrators
- View from the Bench led by Federal Magistrate judges who will provide their expert views on overturning arbitration decisions, umpire and arbitrator disqualification, loss allocation and consolidation, and agreements to maintain confidentiality
- A panel of experienced arbitrators will show you how to resolve the thorniest issues of discovery, claim consolidation and acting outside the scope of the contract
Plus, complete your conference experience with two in-depth focus sessions:
A- Reinsurance Case Law Update: Recent Notable Decisions and Their Impact on Reinsurance Disputes
B - On the Horizon: Longstanding and Emerging Reinsurance Disputes Regarding WTC, Asbestos, Mortgage Backed Securities, Hydro-Fracking and Natural Disaster Claims
GOVERNMENT CONTRACT COST & PRICING
February 11th, 2012
in Ethics Credits |
WHY THIS UNIQUE CONFERENCE HAS BECOME THE PREMIER NETWORKING AND BENCHMARKING COST & PRICING COMPLIANCE EVENT OF THE YEAR.
Time and money are at stake. U.S. Government contractors are contending with increased regulatory oversight, rigorous DCAA audits, subcontractingcompliance risks, and strict reporting and disclosure requirements.
Following extensive research with industry stakeholders and outside advisors, American Conference Institute has assembled a sophisticated program and multi-dimensional speaker faculty, who will discuss the most complex, pressing cost or pricing compliance issues affecting your business.
In addition to CLE and CPE, the 2012 Advanced Forum on Government Contract Cost & Pricing features a new government, industry and private practice speaker faculty, as well as enhanced networking and Q & A sessions.
New 2012 Keynote Speakers:
- Kenneth J. Saccoccia,
Assistant Director, DCAA Policy & Plans Directorate - Ronald J. Youngs,
Director, Cost and Pricing Center, DCMA - Shay Assad,
Director, Defense Pricing, Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy - Henry Kleinknecht,
Director of Pricing and Logistics Acquisition, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense - Jonathan L. Kang,
Deputy Assistant General Counsel, GAO
Fully Updated 2012 Industry Speaker Line-Up.
Benchmark and network with: DynCorp, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Textron, Austal USA, United Launch Alliance, Fluor, Alion Science & Technology, GTSI and Honeywell.
Enhanced Focus On Subcontracting Issues.
- Scope of prime and subcontractor data disclosure and reporting obligations
- Conducting cost or price analyse of subcontractor proposals
- Resolving disputes over a prime’s access to subcontractor books and records
Practical, Intensive Pre-Conference Working Groups:
- A Deep Dive into the FAR Definitions of “Certified Cost or Pricing Data” and “Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data”: How to Comply with TINA, Accommodate Data Requests, and Minimize Risk
- Managing DCAA Access to Records, Employee Interview Requests and Unfavorable Audit Reports
Government Contracting Ethics
June 30th, 2010
in Ethics Credits, Regulatory & Compliance |
The Department of Justice recently charged two U.S. military officials, two Department of Defense contractors and a contracting company for their alleged roles in a bribery and money laundering scheme related to the award of a DOD trucking service contract in Afghanistan. The charges are emblematic of the DOJ’s commitment to prevent procurement fraud associated with the increase in contracting activity in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Attend the American Conference Institute’s 3rd Advanced Forum on Government Contracting Ethics, OCIs & Compliance and learn how to embed ethics in the field and meet contractor requirements in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jean-Marie Padden, Assistant General Counsel, Textron Systems Corporation, Khaled Saqqaf, Head of Office Iraq, Al Tamimi & Company and Steve Linick, Deputy Chief, Fraud Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice will share key insights on anti-corruption compliance and meeting pre-deployment processing, training, and reporting requirements.
Other program highlights include:
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Incorporating new OCI rules into your mitigation plan
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Minimizing the risk of False Claims Act violations and preparing for US DOJ’s focus on FCA enforcement
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Meeting FAPIIS requirements and certifying compliance for bids and proposals
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Complying with stricter limits on gifts, entertainment and contributions under new lobbying disclosure rules
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Identifying what triggers mandatory reporting and what government expects from “full cooperation”
Plus! You won’t want to miss the interactive pre-conference workshops:
- FCPA and ITAR Compliance for Government Contractors
- The Fundamentals of the False Claims Act
