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How to Effectively Prevent Construction Disputes: Practical Tips and Strategies Explored
Disputes on the scope of work, defects, and timeliness often arise in construction and over the years, these disputes have evolved into more complex challenges posing greater problems to project owners and contractors. Although settled through mediation, arbitration, or trial, construction disputes can often be expensive and time-consuming.
How to Develop Ethical Competence: Key Considerations and Effective Strategies
Lawyers’ ethical competence and professionalism are crucial for client representation. They are expected to always uphold ethical standards and be guided by the Rules of Professional Conduct in all aspects of their work. However, it is inevitable for them to be confronted with such challenges and dilemmas. Thus, reinforcing the need to develop a sound ethical competence that will help them maintain their good reputation in the legal profession.
Practical Guide in Designing and Implementing an Effective Antitrust Compliance Program
Last 2019, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a guidance outlining how DOJ assesses antitrust corporate compliance programs as part of its Corporate Leniency Program. The guidance highlights the importance of an antitrust compliance program in resolving criminal investigations as well as the elements that make up an effective compliance plan.
FCPA Enforcement Actions and Compliance Guidelines: Recent Trends and Patterns
The continuous disruptions brought by the COVID-19 outbreak have significantly impacted the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement and compliance matters. To address the risks brought by the pandemic, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have been continuously working hand in hand in providing updated guidelines for companies to ensure compliance with FCPA.
The Growing Role of Telehealth Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis: What You Must Know
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unique risks and challenges in almost all sectors around the globe, including the healthcare industry. Because of this, changes in the way that healthcare is delivered have also been significantly evident.
HIPAA Security Rule and Security Risk Management: Addressing Threats and Vulnerabilities During the Pandemic
The security risk analysis and management obligations required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule are intended to play a crucial role in mitigating risks and vulnerabilities to the security and confidentiality of patient protected health information (PHI). Organizations that fail to implement these measures may be more susceptible to potential PHI breaches and could be confronted with costly regulatory fines.
Social Security Disability Insurance Claims: A Practical Guide
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a safety net program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that insures workers in case of serious disabilities. Instead of paying premiums to insurance companies, the insured pays Social Security taxes, and part of this tax money funds the SSDI program.
Transfer Pricing and COVID-19 Implications: Key Issues and Best Practices
The economic downturn brought by the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the transfer pricing landscape. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) are dealing with serious transfer prices issues, supply chain disruptions, and restructuring expenses. In response to these growing repercussions, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently published guidance on transfer pricing policies and clarified the application of the arm’s length principle. It also underscored the compliance challenges faced by MNEs.
Antitrust Class Certification: Trends, Updates, and What Lies Ahead
The evolving standards for antitrust class certifications continue to pose challenges for litigators. Further shaking up the legal landscape are the noteworthy developments involving several cases such as Comcast, Rail Freight, and Hyundai II. Issues ranging from uninjured class members to representative evidence are also the subjects of many antitrust cases’ class certification analyses today.
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