Harry Cassin
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Jessica Tillipman
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Bill Steinman
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Richard L. Cassin
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Elizabeth K. Spahn
Editor Emeritus
Cody Worthington
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Julie DiMauro
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Thomas Fox
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Marc Alain Bohn
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Bill Waite
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Russell A. Stamets
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Richard Bistrong
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Contracts between companies and third parties might be the usual bailiwick of lawyers. But any robust program should give compliance officers a chance to know what compliance-related language is in those contracts, or what’s missing, and have a voice in the contract approval process.… Continue Reading
During our investigations in China, once we substantiate an allegation, we are regularly asked, “So can we terminate or discipline the employee?”… Continue Reading
When times are tough and markets shrink, new international joint ventures sprout up everywhere. They’re a fast and inexpensive way to expand commercial reach. JVs formed out of economic necessity often bring together companies that in good times are competitors.… Continue Reading
That’s right. The title of today’s post says in Japanese, Terminate With Extreme Prejudice. Why? Well, we were spending just a few minutes surfing the internet (only during our company-approved tea break, of course) and happened to see the following news item from Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun (here):
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U.S.… Continue Reading
Facing a decision to either stay in a joint venture or leave, when staying means violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and leaving means breaching contractual obligations, is a legal disaster.… Continue Reading
