Mark A Kasten

Mark A Kasten

March 01, 2018 | National Law Journal

Prosecutors and Congress React to Attorney General's Marijuana Decision

Prosecutors weigh in on U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' pot policy shift.

By Courtney G. Saleski and Mark A. Kasten

5 minute read

May 26, 2015 | National Law Journal

Tread With Caution When Representing Marijuana Clients

As state laws permitting the use and distribution of marijuana—medical or recreational—are enacted, many entrepreneurs see an opportunity to be part of this "budding" industry. But because marijuana distribution, even intrastate, remains categorically illegal under federal law, federal authorities may seek to prosecute marijuana distributors, those who aid such distribution and those who launder the proceeds from that distribution, among others.

By Courtney G. Saleski and Mark A. Kasten

9 minute read

May 26, 2015 | National Law Journal

Tread With Caution When Representing Marijuana Clients

As state laws permitting the use and distribution of marijuana—medical or recreational—are enacted, many entrepreneurs see an opportunity to be part of this "budding" industry. But because marijuana distribution, even intrastate, remains categorically illegal under federal law, federal authorities may seek to prosecute marijuana distributors, those who aid such distribution and those who launder the proceeds from that distribution, among others.

By Courtney G. Saleski and Mark A. Kasten

9 minute read

May 05, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Agencies Eye FCPA Violations by Pharma Companies

In recent years, the Department of Justice and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have targeted multinational life sciences companies for investigations relating to alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

By Courtney G. Saleski and Mark A. Kasten

9 minute read

May 04, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

Agencies Eye FCPA Violations by Pharma Companies

In recent years, the Department of Justice and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have targeted multinational life sciences companies for investigations relating to alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

By Courtney G. Saleski and Mark A. Kasten

9 minute read

March 24, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

How Audit, Compliance and GCs Can Work Together

Many in-house lawyers and chief compliance officers over the past 10 years have found themselves, at one time or another, struggling to find common ground with their colleagues in internal audit.

By Brian H. Benjet and Mark A. Kasten

8 minute read

March 24, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

How Audit, Compliance and GCs Can Work Together

Many in-house lawyers and chief compliance officers over the past 10 years have found themselves, at one time or another, struggling to find common ground with their colleagues in internal audit.

By Brian H. Benjet and Mark A. Kasten

8 minute read