Illinois (IL) Corporate Compliance 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.

AI is greatly impacting securities enforcement, regulation, compliance, and practice, requiring companies and regulators to address associated risks and challenges. This panel discusses the increasing risks and regulations around AI in finance. Experts discuss best practices.

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.

Financial firms such as asset managers, broker-dealers, private funds, and others face scrutiny and fines from the SEC for compliance failures. Expert panelists discuss how financial firms are facing increased scrutiny and large fines from the SEC for compliance failures, particularly concerning communication records and marketing rules.

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.

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.

Join us as experts discuss the SEC’s Whistleblower Program and recent whistleblower awards. Panelists give recommendations on handling whistleblower complaints and rules against retaliation. Discussion of UBS, Activision, and Brinks cases.

Whistleblower activity is on the rise, prompting increased scrutiny and enforcement by the SEC, further encouraging individuals to report, leading to record-breaking awards. Experts discuss how companies should take whistleblower concerns seriously, cooperate with the SEC, and avoid retaliation.