Government
Forms
Form of UCC Filing Authorization Letter
Oct 2009 Sample Form & Policy Download pdf
This form allows the agent/lender to pre-file UCC-1 financing statements prior to execution of the security agreement and related loan agreement.
Forebarance Agreement
Oct 2009 Sample Form & Policy Download pdf
This form is to be used after default when the lenders and obligors intend to restructure the loans.
Default Notice and Reservation of Rights
Oct 2009 Sample Form & Policy Download pdf
This form provides the borrower and other obligors of notice of default and reserves all rights to exercise remedies in respect of such default.
InfoPaks
Complying With United States Export and Sanction Laws and Regulations
Jan 2010 InfoPAK Download pdf
Sponsored by Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLCThis InfoPAK addresses United States laws imposing export controls and economic and trade sanctions. These laws and their implementing regulations can present unique challenges to businesses, as ...
Affirmative Action Compliance
Sep 2009 InfoPAK Download pdf
Sponsored by Jackson Lewis LLPThe Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) is the U.S. Department of Labor agency charged with enforcing the federal affirmative action regulations and eradicating discrimination ...
Responding to Equal Employment Opportunity Agency Charges of Discrimination
Sep 2009 InfoPAK Download pdf
Sponsored by Jackson Lewis LLPThis InfoPAKS provides an overview of the administrative process and the necessary steps the employer must take to properly respond to an agency charge of discrimination. A quick and thorough response ...
ACC Docket Articles
All Together Now: The Challenge of Managing a Global Workforce
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In managing a global workforce, companies need to know varying regional regulations, balance the law with corporate policies, and understand cultural differences and how law and policy can be practically ...
"Trust Us:" Taint Teams and the Government's Peek at Your Company's Privileged Documents
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The government is in your lobby requesting privileged documents. Know your options and how to prepare for a situation like this in an era of increasing regulatory and prosecutorial scrutiny. ...
10 Tips to Avoid Being Victimized by Fraud or Corruption
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Corporate counsel in every industry are facing new and more frequent challenges in dealing with fraud and corruption. As companies grow and expand, gaining knowledge about how to identify and confront ...
Leading Practices Profiles
Corporate Political Compliance: Best Practices for Legal Departments in Lobbying, Campaigning, and Gifts and Entertainment
Sep 2008 Leading Practices Profiles Download pdf
This Leading Practices Profile examines the important role of in-house counsel with respect to a company or nonprofit organization’s participation in the political process. Representatives from each ...
ACC Newsstand
Beech Air, Inc. v Dep't of Treasury: late appeal dismissed
Sep 06, 2010 -
Michigan taxes, including the Michigan Business Tax, sales tax, use tax, and income tax, generally must be assessed pursuant to procedures set forth in the Michigan Revenue Act.
Canada Revenue Agency trumps unsecured creditors!
Sep 06, 2010 -
In a sleight-of-hand move dexterously played by the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA"), it managed to secure advance collection of a disputed corporate income tax debt by obtaining an ex parte jeopardy ...
Quick References
Financial Regulatory Reform Policy Update
May 2010 Download pdf
This memorandum discusses the new financial regulatory reform bills content, status and expected conference committee action.
Top Things to Know About M&A Involving Intel Companies
Apr 2010 Download pdf
The intelligence company M&A deals are fairly complicated due to special considerations associated with doing classified work. This article discusses top things to understand when undertaking ...
D.C. Circuit Paves Way for Unlimited Contributions for Independent Expenditures
Mar 2010 Download pdf
On March 26, 2010, the D.C. Circuit issued an opinion, SpeechNow.org v. FEC, NO. 08-5223, striking down contribution limits to independent expenditure committees. Previously, if an organization raised ...
Program Materials
Bank On It: Trends and Insights in a New Era of Banking Compliance
Oct 2009 Download pdf
2009 marks an unprecedented year for new regulatory and compliance practices: the federal bailout of 2008, this year's new administration, changes in the regulatory landscape, and new borrowing ...
Consumer Product Safety: Understanding and Avoiding the Pitfalls of the New Legislation and Regulations
Oct 2009 Download pdf
Congress recently passed the most significant amendments to the federal consumer product safety laws in 30 years. These changes affect not just manufacturers of consumer products, but also importers, ...
The New Administration and Congress: What it Means for the Economy, the Financial Markets, the Regulatory Environment and Your Company
Oct 2009 Download pdf
The financial crisis of 2008 unfolded like a tsunami. Left in tatters is an economy that continues to decline, and a fragile financial system. The government has stepped in with billions of dollars ...
Surveys
10th Global Fraud Survey
May 2008 Download pdf
These survey results from Ernst & Young cover the cost of global fraud on your company.
Business Crimes and Criminal Liability of Companies Survey
Feb 2008 Download pdf
A survey of criminal liability in several foreign jurisdictions. Respondents answered questions concerning specific aspects of their jurisdiction such as criminal liabilities, procedural issues ...
Business Crimes and Compliance Criminal Liability of Companies Survey
Feb 2008 Download pdf
A multi-jurisdictional survey representing a country-by-country overview of some key criminal offense laws. Some jurisdictions differentiate between regulatory (summary) offenses and criminal ...