The COVID-19 pandemic has brought sharp changes to the tax enforcement priorities of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), specifically in implementing its remote audits. Recently, the IRS and the Treasury Department released proposed treasury regulations related to the electronic filing of certain tax returns and statements. These, along with other significant developments, have been the result of the Biden administration’s efforts to address recent tax compliance issues and controversies.
The damaging effects of money laundering continue to be a global threat today. Not only do they pose risks to economic stability and the overall financial system, but they also constitute significant threats to national security.
The flexible work arrangement has become a norm in the post-pandemic time, presenting hurdles among company decision-makers when it comes to employee classification. Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can pose legal risks to employers including liability claims related to employment taxes, interest, and penalties.
Technological advancements have paved the way for businesses and organizations to leverage a faster and cheaper information technology (IT) and intellectual property (IP) processing. However, these massive digital trends, which are expected to continue in 2021 and beyond, have prompted unique challenges in the IP sector.
Much has been said about exploding data volumes and emerging data types as technology evolves, contributing to the ever-growing challenges for legal professionals. However, less attention has been paid to the equally powerful analytics tools that have emerged as AI continues to advance. To master a new era of data—defined by its complex variety, growing volume, increased velocity, and challenging veracity—teams need the right analytics solutions. In this panel discussion, experts Mark Noel, Director, Advanced Client Data Solutions of Hogan Lovells, Sam Sessler, Assistance Director of Global eDiscovery Services at Norton Rose Fulbright, Bradley Johnston, Senior Counsel, eDiscovery of Cardinal Health, and Paige Hunt, Vice President of Global Discovery Solutions at Lighthouse, will discuss emerging trends in analytics tools and provide best practices for utilizing them to tackle urgent data challenges.
In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Asbestos Litigation: Demystifying Trends, Developments, and Defense Strategies. Speakers will also present all important issues surrounding this significant topic. Join us for this Knowledge Group Webinar!
In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Exploring Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM): The Future of Healthcare Is Here. Speakers will also present all important issues surrounding this significant topic. Join us for this Knowledge Group Webinar!
Devising and implementing effective anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs have always been tricky and challenging. With the rising number of AML violations and the stiffer penalties from recent enforcement actions, businesses and organizations are urged to better assess their existing practices and ensure that these are compliant with the current enforcement priorities.
CLE/CPE credit will not be awarded in this course. As cyber incidents become increasingly sophisticated and complex, the Biden administration has to step up its initiatives to ensure the effective implementation of cybersecurity and privacy in both public and private sectors. One of these measures includes the recently signed Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (EO 14028) which requires the Federal Government to work with the private sector in promoting a safer cyberspace and adapting to the dynamic virtual environment.
Developers and DevOps are an integral part of software development lifecycle and hackers want into the software supply chain. Hackers want in and your organization’s developer community is likely under covert operations, reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence gathering by hackers as we speak.
In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Trends and Developments in the TCPA: Compliance and Important Updates. Speakers will also present all important issues surrounding this significant topic. Join us for this Knowledge Group Webinar!
Financial organizations generally use the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the anti-money laundering (AML) policy to address litigation matters involving corruption and bribery issues. Thus, strengthening these litigation tools is vital to combat relevant threats within the financial system. In line with this, the Biden administration recently issued the "Memorandum on Establishing the Fight Against Corruption as a Core United States National Security Interest," requiring interagency cooperation to develop strategies to address global corruption, money laundering, and illicit financing. This means that a heightened enforcement regulation and stricter compliance requirements are to be expected in the coming days.
Today's digitally-dependent market requires businesses to store all sorts of data into their systems. From simple day-to-day transactions and records to the most sensitive company and client data, business processes have now evolved in order to accommodate and effectively implement the complex nature of data protection. Adding to these complexities is the increasing number of data breaches which was driven by the abrupt cloud migration when the pandemic started.
Cooperation between global regulators and law enforcement authorities across borders has become more common today – a trend which resulted in a more complex and large-scale cross-border investigations. This joined-up approach, along with other challenges brought by the current remote work environment setup and the new administration’s enforcement priorities, has posed several challenges to investigators.
The first half of 2021 witnessed some of the most damaging third-party data breaches to date. With cyber-attacks ranging from small to large scales and data thefts compromising sensitive information, there is no denying that the third-party data breach problem is here, and it needs immediate action.
