Robert J Gavigan Andrew M Por

Robert J Gavigan Andrew M Por

December 18, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Compliance: FCPA diligence in M&A transactions

Inside counsel would be wise to consider the significant recent increase in enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act when conducting due diligence on M&A.

By Robert J. Gavigan, Andrew M. Por

5 minute read

December 04, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Compliance: Starbucks’ expensive exit: A wake-up call to inside counsel

Inside counsel can learn key lessons from Starbucks' distribution agreement with Kraft Foods Inc. and the expensive price Starbucks paid to leave.

By Robert J. Gavigan, Andrew M. Por

5 minute read

November 20, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Compliance: Rule 506 “bad actor” disqualifications

Inside counsel will need to make factual inquiries in the form of questionnaires and certifications and other factual investigations into covered persons related to the company.

By Robert J. Gavigan, Andrew M. Por

5 minute read

November 06, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Compliance: In re Trados and what it really means to inside counsel

The courts finding that the Trados board failed to pass the fair dealing aspect of the entire fairness standard should not be overlooked, and inside counsel can take lessons from it.

By Robert J. Gavigan, Andrew M. Por

6 minute read

October 23, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Regulatory: Why the SEC’s proposed pay-ratio rule will increase compliance costs

The regulations would require most issuers to disclose the ratio of the median salary to the annual total compensation of the PEO.

By Robert J. Gavigan, Andrew M. Por

6 minute read