Investigations CLE Course Catalog

A panel of experts discuss whistleblower actions, whistleblower investigations, and best practices in the event of a whistleblower report. The panel breaks down how companies must prioritize whistleblower protection and compliance with federal securities law to avoid SEC enforcement actions.

This panel discusses the best ways to manage SEC-related criminal investigations and parallel investigations including the DOJ. Challenges include distinguishing between civil and criminal cases, advising clients on criminal involvement, and deciding whether to testify amid investigations.

Organizations facing corporate crises and must prioritize strong compliance and crisis management plans. This expert panel discuss how to address risks that arise in the event of a crisis, including assessing the severity, establishing clear reporting lines, and controlling communication.

This expert panel discusses recent trends in SEC and DOJ insider trading cases. Experts discuss the new 10b5-1 plan amendments. The importance of information security and training to prevent insider trading is highlighted, along with challenges in securing evidence for prosecution.

In this course, securities law experts and SEC officials discuss the SEC's new rules to enhance cybersecurity disclosure, enforcement, and governance, requiring companies to report cyber incidents within four days and provide annual reports on governance and risk management.

Financial firms are under heightened scrutiny from the SEC, facing investigations and potential penalties for violations related to off-channel communication, recordkeeping and other matters. Expert panelists discuss proactive measures for asset managers and others in cooperating with the SEC to reduce penalties.

Navigating SEC-related criminal investigations requires very careful consideration. With the increasing frequency of parallel DOJ investigations, panelists discuss how clients should respond to such investigations. Experts discuss latest trends in joint investigations.

Cooperation, robust internal controls, and a culture of compliance are key to preventing accounting fraud, as discussed by expert panelists from the SEC and the private sector. Effective communication and cooperation are vital in navigating investigations, empowering gatekeepers, and setting an example for other firms.

An expert panel including counsel from the SEC discusses how managing a corporate crisis or major internal investigation requires a delicate balance of assessing the impact on disclosure and regulators and engaging with various stakeholders. Auditors play a crucial role in assessing evidence, collaborating with boards/counsel, and navigating independence issues.