LexisNexis CLE-Eligible Webinar: A Holistic Approach to Due Diligence and Third-Party Risk Management

July 20, 2015, 11:39 am

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Date: August 6, 2015 

Time: 2 pm – 335 EST

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Many companies have implemented robust due diligence vetting, monitoring and auditing strategies for managing third-party risk.  No due diligence system is foolproof in identifying high-risk business partners or predicting which partners will engage in bribery.  

Join Michael Volkov and Richard Bistrong as they discuss how due diligence systems and monitoring and auditing strategies can be used to identify sophisticated bribery schemes in today’s evolving global economy.

Some of the topics they will address:

• How to better understand the third-party perspective of due-diligence vetting and the party’s view of anti-bribery laws.
• Techniques for monitoring business partners who may present moderate risks on paper, but who in reality may be high-risk business partners;
• How to spot and resolve hidden red flags that may arise in the due-diligence vetting process and during the life of the relationship;
• How to develop appropriate reporting roles in the organization during the due diligence on-boarding process.
• Auditing strategies for financial and compliance professionals to apply to a range of business partners as a reliable means to isolate those who present unique risks.

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Webinar: Compliance 2.0 — A New Model for Ethics and Compliance Programs

October 25, 2015, 7:16 pm

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Webinar: Compliance 2.0 — A New Model for Ethics and Compliance Programs

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 12 Noon EST

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In the last year, ethics and compliance leaders have been describing a new model for ethics and compliance programs, referring to it as “Compliance 2.0.” For compliance professionals, Compliance 2.0 includes a number of important principles relating to the role of the Chief Compliance Officer, the structure of the ethics and compliance functions, the CCOs professional obligations, and the CCOs’ relationships in the organization.

Join Michael Volkov as he discusses the new model of ethics and compliance and defines Compliance 2.0.

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2016 Year in Review: AML and Sanctions Enforcement

January 6, 2016, 2:29 pm

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Webinar: 2016 Year in Review:  AML and Sanctions Enforcement

Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 12 Noon EST

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The Justice Department and the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control had another strong year in AML and Sanctions enforcement. With ever-changing sanctions programs, and vigilant AML enforcement, businesses now face significant risks of civil and criminal enforcement. Sanctions enforcement has stretched beyond financial institutions into other industries.

Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, and Lauren Connell, Managing Associate at The Volkov Law Group as they review AML/Sanctions Enforcement actions in 2015 and outline trends for 2016.

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Webinar: Review of Iran and Cuba Sanctions Programs — Compliance Challenges

January 25, 2016, 9:39 am

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Review of Iran and Cuba Sanctions Programs — Compliance Challenges

February 16, 2016 12 Noon EST

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The US government has implemented major changes to the Iran and Cuba sanctions programs. Recently, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets implemented major revisions effective on Implementation Day under the US-Iran Nuclear Agreement. For compliance professionals, the revised restrictions raise serious compliance challenges.  In addition to the changes to the Iran sanctions program, OFAC made major changes to the Cuba during 2015.

Join Michael Volkov and Lauren Connell from The Volkov Law Group to discuss changes in Iran and Cuba sanctions programs.

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Webinar: Compliance Program Pointers from Recent FCPA Enforcement Actions

February 22, 2016, 3:46 pm

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Webinar: March 9, 2016, 12 Noon EST

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FCPA enforcement actions provide important compliance tips and reminders for anti-corruption compliance programs. In this webinar, we will review FCPA enforcement actions for the last few years and present a number of important compliance program tips and reminders.

Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, for a discussion of FCPA enforcement actions and compliance tips and reminders.

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Webinar: Top 10 Challenges to Implementing an Effective Ethics and Compliance Program

March 13, 2016, 2:33 pm

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March 29, 2016, 12 Noon EST

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Chief compliance officers face a number of important challenges when designing and implementing an effective ethics and compliance program. In order to succeed, CCOs have to overcome these challenges, focus on real and attainable objectives, and enlist the support of key stakeholders.

Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, as he discusses the top 10 challenges facing CCOs today.

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Webinar: Basic Risk Assessment — Sponsored by Charlotte School of Law Compliance Certification Program

April 12, 2016, 5:40 pm

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April 20, 2016, 11 AM EST

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The DOJ and SEC cite risk assessments as one of the key components of an “effective” compliance program.  Risk assessments are critical to effectively deploying resources within a program and the DOJ and SEC: “will give meaningful credit to a company that implements in good faith a comprehensive, risk-based compliance program, even if that program does not prevent an infraction in a low risk area because greater attention and resources have been devoted to a higher risk area.” (FCPA Guidance, November 2012, p. 59).

This webinar is targeted toward individuals interested in learning more about the basics of a compliance program.

The webinar is part of the “Compliance Basics” webinar series sponsored by the Charlotte School of Law Center for Compliance and Ethics and its Compliance Certification Program.

Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, who will review the basics of a risk assessment in the context of a compliance program.

Following Mike’s presentation, Emma Best, Executive Director of the Center for Compliance and Ethics, will outline the educational opportunities for compliance professionals and the Charlotte School of Law’s Compliance Certification Program.

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Webinar: How to Conduct FCPA Audits

April 24, 2016, 1:49 pm

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How to Conduct FCPA Audits

 

May 4, 2016, 12 Noon EST

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As companies implement anti-corruption compliance programs, the need for auditing and monitoring of their compliance programs increases. Companies have to structure an audit program to address significant risks and to identify potential weaknesses and problems. Mitigating those deficiencies can be a real challenge.

Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, as he discusses how to design and implement an FCPA Audit program.

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Webinar: CCOs and the Board of Directors: Establishing an Effective Relationship

May 11, 2016, 10:09 pm

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Webinar: CCOs and the Board of Directors: Establishing an Effective Relationship

May 24, 2016 12 PM EST

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Chief Compliance Officers have to establish a positive and productive working relationship with the corporate board of directors. An effective reporting relationship is essential to ensuring an effective ethics and compliance program.  CCOs have to attend to this relationship, learn how to use it effectively, and maintain an effective reporting relationship with the board of directors.

Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, as he discusses important issues in maintaining an effective relationship with the board of directors.

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RESCHEDULED Webinar: Conducting Internal Investigations in the Yates Memorandum Era

June 2, 2016, 10:05 am

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New Date:

June 21, 2016, 12 Noon EST

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The Justice Department’s release of the Yates Memorandum will have a significant impact on corporate internal investigations. Under the new requirements of the Yates Memorandum, investigators will have to prioritize the investigation’s focus on culpable individuals. This new focus will require careful consideration of a range of issues that arise when conducting an internal investigation.

Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, as he discusses how to conduct an internal investigation to ensure compliance with the Yates Memorandum requirements.

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Webinar: Cutting Edge Issues in Third Party Risk Management

July 13, 2016, 8:04 am

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July 26, 2016, 12 Noon EST

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Global companies continue to elevate their due diligence and audit programs to mitigate third party risks. With the advent of new technology platforms and improved information collection products, global companies need to “stay ahead of the curve” when it comes to managing third party risks.

Global companies face a variety of third party risks depending on the nature of the relationship, the country of operation, and the specific controls designed to regulate these relationships.  Global companies have to allocate resources to respond to specific risks and monitor third party activities to identify and prevent possible misconduct.

Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, as he discusses third party risk management strategies.

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Webinar: Best Practices for Effective Ethics and Compliance Training

August 5, 2016, 1:30 am

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August 18,2016

1 -2 PM EST

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Farzad Barkhordari, President of Workplace Answers, and Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, LLC, are pleased to announce a joint webinar to discuss best practices for effective compliance training programs.  Farzad and Mike plan to outline strategies and practical applications to successfully incorporate training into your overall compliance program.

The webinar will cover:

• Legal requirements with regard to training
• Objectives for ethics and compliance training
• Training topics to cover that address your unique risks
• Advantages of effective ethics and compliance training
• How to put together an effective training strategy

Farzad Barkhordari

Farzad Barkhordari is the President of Workplace Answers, and formerly the founder and CEO of Click 4 Compliance. Farzad is a specialist in global anti-corruption and headed the global anti-corruption team at Sun Microsystems.

Michael Volkov

Michael Volkov, CEO and owner of The Volkov Law Group, LLC, has over 30 years of experience in practicing law. A former federal prosecutor and veteran white collar defense attorney, he has expertise in areas of compliance, internal investigations and enforcement matters.

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Webinar: Creating a Strategic Partnership Between Human Resources and Compliance

September 11, 2016, 10:42 am

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Thursday September 22, 2016  | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST

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Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, LLC, and Farzad Barkhordari, President of Workplace Answers, for a complimentary webinar to discuss how human resources and compliance can improve collaboration and more effectively monitor and promote an ethical workplace culture.

Topics Covered in the Webinar

• How to resolve complaints that arise from internal investigations
• Ways to use training and onboarding to build a positive and ethical environment
• Tips for gathering insights to help build compliance procedures
• Strategies for including incentives and rewards in compensation and evaluation systems

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About the Presenters

Michael Volkov

Michael Volkov, CEO and owner of The Volkov Law Group, LLC, has over 30 years of experience in practicing law. A former federal prosecutor and veteran white collar defense attorney, he has expertise in areas of compliance, internal investigations and enforcement matters.

Farzad Barkhordari

Farzad Barkhordari is the President of Workplace Answers, and formerly the founder and CEO of Click 4 Compliance. Farzad is a specialist in global anti-corruption and headed the global anti-corruption team at Sun Microsystems.

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Watch Replay of Bureau Van Dijk Live Webinar on Unraveling Corporate Structures

October 16, 2016, 12:42 pm

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I was honored to participate with Ted Datta and Bill Hauserman from Bureau Van Dijk concerning unraveling corporate structures.  Beneficial ownership is a critical issue that companies have to address in their due diligence and compliance programs.

Watch the webinar here — register first and then get access to the webinar, slides and contact information.

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Webinar: Review of Iran and Cuba Sanctions Programs — Compliance Challenges

January 25, 2016, 9:39 am

≫ Next: Three-Part Webinar Series: Speak Up Culture, Internal investigations Systems and Witness Interviews

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Review of Iran and Cuba Sanctions Programs — Compliance Challenges

February 16, 2016 12 Noon EST

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The US government has implemented major changes to the Iran and Cuba sanctions programs. Recently, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets implemented major revisions effective on Implementation Day under the US-Iran Nuclear Agreement. For compliance professionals, the revised restrictions raise serious compliance challenges.  In addition to the changes to the Iran sanctions program, OFAC made major changes to the Cuba during 2015.

Join Michael Volkov and Lauren Connell from The Volkov Law Group to discuss changes in Iran and Cuba sanctions programs.

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Three-Part Webinar Series: Speak Up Culture, Internal investigations Systems and Witness Interviews

November 26, 2016, 8:54 am

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Sign Up for Three-Part Webinar Series:

 

Internal Investigations Systems (Part I): 

November 29, 2016, 12 PM EST

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Interviews and Internal Investigations (Part II):

December 6, 2016, 12 PM EST

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Speak Up Culture (Part III)

December 13, 2013, 12 PM EST

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Companies are struggling to establish and embed a Speak Up culture.  Companies need to install the important components of a Speak Up culture to ensure  organizational justice within the company.

The Volkov Law Group is pleased to offer a three-part series of free webinars on the essential aspects of a Speak Up culture:  a prompt, efficient and fair internal investigation system; effective interview strategies; and the elements of a Speak Up culture in which employees report misconduct, investigations are conducted fairly and promptly and discipline is meted out consistently across all levels and parts of an organization.

Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, as he outlines strategies and elements of a Speak Up culture, internal investigation systems, and interview strategy.

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Webinar: 2016 FCPA Enforcement and Compliance Year in Review — January 10, 2017 12 Noon EST

January 2, 2017, 8:47 am

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2016 FCPE Enforcement and Compliance Year in Review

January 10, 2017 12 Noon EST

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The Justice Department and the SEC returned a big year in 2016 FCPA enforcement.  In April 2016, DOJ adopted its FCPA Pilot Program to encourage companies to self-disclose FCPA violations and cooperate with government investigations.

Despite a slowdown in 2015 and early 2016, DOJ and the SEC brought a record breaking number of major enforcement actions, including Odebrecht/Braskem, Teva Pharmaceuticals, VimpelCom, Embraer, and Morgan Stanley, and collected the most in fines and penalties ever.  DOJ and the SEC took deep dives into company compliance programs, pointed out deficiencies in internal controls, and overall displayed a continuing effort to uncover bribery schemes and risks.

Join Michael Volkov, CEO of The Volkov Law Group, as he reviews the past year’s enforcement actions, policy changes and compliance trends.

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NAVEX Global Webinar: 2017 — An Evolving Landscape for Third Party Risk Management

January 20, 2017, 6:58 pm

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Join us for this free webinar where we’ll discuss how a new administration and anticipated enforcement and regulatory changes will impact your third party due diligence programs.

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Register to hear information on:

• Potential impacts of the Trump administration on compliance
• Changes to FCPA enforcement approaches
• Disgorgement trends
• Yates Memo impacts
• Upcoming regulatory changes

Not only will we discuss what’s happening in the world of third party risk management, we’ll also share techniques organizations use to significantly improve their outcomes.

Speakers:

Michael Volkov, Volkov Law Group

Tim Morss and Chris Bailey, NAVEX Global

 

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Webinar: Lessons Learned from 2016 — Strategies to Improve Your Compliance Program

January 27, 2017, 10:04 am

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Lessons Learned from 2016 — Strategies to Improve Your Compliance Program

Tuesday February 7th, 9AM PST/ 12 PM EST

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The United States Department of Justice and regulatory agencies continued to beat the drum on aggressive enforcement and the importance of compliance.  The Trump Administration is unlikely to alter this effort, except in certain areas like civil antitrust and environmental and labor regulation.

The aggressive enforcement environment has had a significant impact on the growth and development of compliance program strategies.  Taking a look back at these trends over the last five years, compliance programs will continue to make business sense — an investment in compliance promotes a company’s ethical culture and reduces the likelihood of misconduct providing a positive return on investment.

Join Michael Volkov, CEO of the Volkov Law Group, as he reviews compliance program trends and outlines a vision for compliance in the future.

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Webinar: Update on Healthcare Enforcement and Compliance Strategies

February 11, 2017, 12:28 pm

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March 1, 2017, 12 Noon EST

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The Justice Department continues to reap great benefits from its aggressive False Claims Act — civil and criminal — enforcement program.  2016 was another multi-billion dollar year for False Claims Act recoveries, especially against healthcare providers, hospitals, skilled nursing and hospice facilities.

The Supreme Court also delivered an important decision on False Claims Act implied certification theory of liability and Congress increased the statutory maximum for civil monetary penalties.

The upcoming year, under a new Trump Administration, is unlikely to see any significant changes in the False Claims Act area.

Join Michael Volkov, CEO of the Volkov Law Group as he reviews the year in Healthcare Fraud enforcement under the False Claims Act and outlines important compliance requirements and trends.

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