West Virginia (WV) Investigations CLE Course Catalog

Join Matthew B. Greenblatt of FTI Consulting, Inc. and David C. Ware of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, for this CLE program as they delve into strategies and best practices for enhancing corporate governance through effective internal investigations.

Experts in corporate crisis management emphasize the importance of self-reporting, cooperation, and expediting investigations, while also considering stakeholder impact and maintaining strong relationships with the SEC.

Join us as Michael D. Farber and William Taylor, distinguished experts in the field, lead an in-depth discussion on effective internal investigations. Speakers will analyze best practices for conducting investigations, delve into the legal considerations surrounding internal inquiries, and examine the role of emerging technologies in enhancing investigative processes.

Panelists emphasize the repercussions faced for financial disclosure and accounting fraud, discussing the Boeing and Granite Construction cases. Firms are urged to focus on compliance, cooperation, and disclosure controls to mitigate the risk of substantial penalties for misstatements.

A panel of experts discusses issues such as electronic communications use, cooperation, and managing an investigation. Firms are advised to prepare for upcoming regulatory changes, prioritize implementing quick changes, and focus on staying ahead of industry changes and technology.

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.