Understanding and Avoiding Corporate Criminal Liability
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CLE Credits
Despite the Department of Justices (DOJ) recent focus on prosecuting individuals involved in corporate malfeasance, set out in the “Yates Memo, corporate criminal liability remains a concern for all companies and organizations, and prosecuting corporate wrongdoers continues to be a high priority for the DOJ. This program will explore: The foundational principles of corporate criminal liability, including the factors prosecutors consider when making charging decisions and the potentially available sanctions in light of applicable U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. The critical role that compliance programs play in mitigating the risk of criminal enforcement. The DOJs recently-updated compliance program evaluation guidance. Practical steps to improve clients compliance functions based on recent enforcement actions.
Available in States
- California
- Georgia
- New Jersey
- New York
- Texas Self Study
Program Categories
- Administrative Law & Regulations
- Complex Litigation
- Complex Resolution Strategy
- Constitutional Law
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Corporate and Securities Law
- Criminal Law & Procedure
- Criminal Law & White Collar
- Criminal Practice & Procedure
- Dispute Resolution
- Federal Courts
- In-House Counsel
- Law Practice Management
- Litigation & Litigation Skills
- Litigation and Appeals
- Trial Skills
PROGRAM CREDITS
- Areas of Professional Practice : 1 Credit
