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Effective Pre-Trial and Evidentiary Hearings Preparation: Key Considerations to Mitigate Risks
Several issues and concerns continue to bring widespread complications in the pre-trial and evidentiary hearing procedures. Adding to these challenges is the imposed shift of standard practices to virtual hearings in aims to curtail the effects of COVID-19. However, because an individual presence is vital to obtain credible evidence, several courts have not been able to hold hearings remotely, resulting to delays. Thus, counsel to businesses and companies must remain cognizant of the practical strategies to carefully alleviate the risks and pitfalls.
OFAC Regulations and the Economic Sanctions Compliance Programs: Best Practices
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has been aggressively enforcing culpable businesses that violate its regulatory policies. As part of these efforts, the framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments was published in May 2019 to define the essential elements of an effective economic sanctions compliance program. Furthermore, stringent enforcement actions continue to take place even amidst the growing implications brought by the pandemic.
Improving Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Practices: How to Drive Relevant Results
As racial justice becomes one of the top issues that concern employees across the globe, human resources departments in many organizations are taking steps to improve their workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies. Many companies are now realizing the importance of D&I in boosting creativity and productivity in today’s workforce. However, many organizations still fail to achieve their D&I goals.
ADA Litigation: Trends, Developments, and Challenges to Watch Out For
The past years have seen changing tides on the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) litigation landscape. The number of lawsuits filed in federal courts, which chiefly stemmed from alleged violations on websites and mobile application accessibility, has continuously increased. As regulatory developments and court decisions are yet to unfold, the ADA litigation landscape remains uncertain. Thus, businesses and their counsel must keep themselves in the know of any emerging update in this field of law. They must also revisit their practices to ensure ADA compliance and dodge potential lawsuits.
Practical Ethics Guide for Accountants: 2021 Perspective
Public accountants are expected to uphold their professional skills, honesty, and integrity at all times. They must adhere to the fundamental ethical principles set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Code of Professional Conduct. However, a myriad of factors such as their nature of work may sometimes put them ethically at risk and become vulnerable to sanctions. Keeping themselves free from conflicts and ensuring transparent business relationships can also be challenging.
Representations and Warranties Insurance: Trends, Developments, and Issues You Should Know
The representations and warranties insurance (RWI) market continues to rapidly evolve as it responds to the ongoing pandemic. A number of RWI trends have started to emerge including the classification of the current crisis as a heightened due diligence area and the standardization of COVID-19 exclusions. More significantly, several other issues are yet to arise as the health crisis continues to unfold.
Trade Secrets Protection in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Exploring Best Practices
As the world develops and distributes safe and effective vaccines against COVID-19, the pharmaceutical industry is confronted with additional trade secrets protection challenges. Issues include the increased the burdens of protecting their assets, the immense level of R&D, the substantial impact of remote work, and COVID-related legal restrictions. Pharmaceutical companies must implement effective trade secrets protection strategies to manage threats amidst this crisis.
Trends in the Consumer Revenue Cycle: Best Practices in Personalization and Digital Engagement
The impact of COVID-19, along with the accelerated rise in expectations from patients regarding the quality of the digital experience, places tremendous pressure on health systems.
Consumer Class Action: Demystifying Trends, Developments, and Legal Challenges
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of consumer class action lawsuits drastically upsurged in various industries. The regulatory paradigm has also significantly evolved with recent court decisions shedding light on future class action lawsuits. As the landscape remains uncertain, businesses and their counsel should keep themselves in the know of any emerging development in this field of law. They must also plan for effective litigation strategies to avoid mishaps.
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