Vermont (VT) Corporate Compliance CLE Course Catalog

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.

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.

In this featured panel from the annual “Securities Enforcement Forum Central” event, SEC Regional Directors from five different offices stress the significance of cooperation, compliance, and enforcement actions to safeguard investors and tackle industry shortcomings. The Directors discuss their roles, discussing the importance of cooperation and recent SEC priorities.

It is critical for companies to handle internal investigations diligently, ensuring they're independent and cooperative. Expert panelists recommend communicating openly with the SEC and how to find the right balance when being transparent with findings.

The increasing demand for transparency, ethical practices, and sustainable operations poses unique challenges with regulatory compliance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements for businesses across various industries. This session will highlight how cutting-edge technology is pivotal in helping organizations tackle the multifaceted challenges of customs-related traceability issues, product import regulations, and compliance with the landmark Universal Labor and Fair Business Act.

When your organization goes through an internal investigation, this is the moment of truth for your legal and compliance program and where the work really happens. It is critical that, as soon as allegations come to light, the company decides decisions are made about whether to investigate, who should direct and conduct the investigation, the goals and scope of an investigation, and whether a report will be issued, and how to best prepare the company for a potential investigation by a government agency. This session will set forth a framework of best practices and key considerations for effective internal investigations, including the need for disclosure to and coordination with auditors, regulators, and others.

In an increasingly aggressive regulatory environment, making sure you are up to date on enforcement trends can be pivotal to minimizing regulatory risk. Join this session and hear from our speakers who will share key insights into enforcement trends across agencies, as well as concrete takeaways on how to build a solid foundation with regulators that will safeguard your organization against regulatory risk.