In 2012, General Counsel are being pulled in a number of directions. Regulatory enforcement in Europe and internationally is intensifying, whilst pressure from the Board to do more with less is increasing. Heads of legal are looking for new ways to drive efficiencies; most are requiring more value from external counsel but in some cases this is sabotaging well-developed relationships. Global company growth is still impacting on legal strategy and compliance decisions and new regulations, such as the proposed EU data privacy changes, are adding an extra burden to an already stretched legal department. The 7th Corporate Counsel Exchange offers…

Currently, international trade compliance professionals need to stay up to date on the changing regulations within Canada and also abroad. With the changes to the Export Controls List and the ever-complex nature of Canadian-U.S. cross border trade, companies need to be aware of how these changes affect their international trade compliance programs. Canada’s relationship with the U.S. makes it imperative that the International Trade Compliance community is informed on the impact that U.S. rules and regulations can have on Canadian companies. Building upon the success of the 2nd Annual International Trade Compliance Conference, the marcus evans Canadian International Trade Compliance…

The US and Canadian governments are committed to promoting a secure and effective border built around the latest infrastructure, technology, and proactive policy. Our highly integrated and interdependent economies depend on smart and efficient border management. Ongoing challenges and smarter adversaries mean this challenge is renewed every day. IDGA’s 3rd Annual Border Management Summit North recognizes and effectively addresses the unique challenges and needs of an efficient, effective, and secure US-Canadian border. The summit will deliver information on the most up-to date initiatives, best practices, and next-generation threats, and will connect stakeholders from both sides of the border. This is…

Call for Papers CGBC 2012 – Boston, USA. Corporate Governance and Business Conference (CGBC) 19th & 20th July 2012 www.abrmr.com Overview of the Conference The recent financial crisis has created an impression, rightly or wrongly, of a wholesale failure in corporate governance. Considerable debate has ensued and various practitioners, policy makers and theorists have endeavoured to discover whether this is symptomatic of broader problems or the result of inadequacies in the regulation structure of the financial system. All who wrestle with this issue are aware of the need to encourage high standards of corporate governance without endangering entrepreneurialism, innovation and…

HIGHLIGHTS The Conference Proceedings will be indexed by EBSCO, CrossRef, Proquest and will be submitted to Scopus, ScienceDirect and amongst others, where applicable. Depending on their importance, originality, quality, relevance and other editorial considerations, eligible research articles will be invited for publication in the GSTF International Journal on GSTF Business Review. (ISSN: 2010-4804) Best Paper Awards and Best Student Paper Awards will be conferred at the conference (in order to qualify for the award, the paper must be presented at the conference). The conference will be held at Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore. You may want to take a look at…

Hear from leading executives on how to identify the latest regulatory and legal developments affecting the energy trading industry. Conference attendees will gain a clear understanding of new FERC and CFTC rules and how to proactively facilitate regulatory compliance in the long term. Energy market participants are facing one of the most sweeping regulatory developments in recent history with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. With significantly increased regulatory authority delegated to FERC and the CFTC, and the lack of detailed rules, the current regulatory climate creates an unprecedented amount of legal and financial uncertainty across energy…

9th Corporate Counsel Exchange June 18 – 20, 2012 Sawgrass Marriott, Florida, USA The role of General Counsel has evolved rapidly, becoming more prominent and complex over the past few years. General Counsels need to address top-level business issues as well as provide counsel on non-legal matters whilst accurately assessing and managing global legal and compliance risks. Increasing regulation in both a national and international context, and inconsistency of legislation in different jurisdictions, impose great challenges for General Counsels and their legal teams. The 9th Corporate Counsel Exchange offers a perfect setting for senior legal professionals to network, debate and…

Key advice and practical repercussions of Government plans revealed New measures are afoot to bridge executive pay and company performance. With the most significant changes in years in discussion, can you afford to miss out on a day which will reveal the reality of the developments? Book now to examine: • Key Implications: national update on Government plans and key repercussions for listed companies • Executive Remuneration: analyse the effectiveness of current governance measures in place and the likely impact on reward structures • Implementing Contractual Change: examine the implications and effectiveness of clawback and malus provisions in executive contracts…

Your comprehensive update of the UK listing regime This essential summary of current legislation applicable to listed companies will stimulate your understanding by imparting legal knowledge alongside practical experience. You will return to your workplace with a complete understanding of current structure and future changes. From continuing obligations, to transparency concerns and disclosure requirements, this day will reveal the Listing Rules in practice: Deliver the key compliance and enforcement aspects of the regulatory framework Allay your key concerns for significant transactions and related party transactions Avoid potential problems in share dealings and directors’ interests Receive practical advice for the Company…

Beyond dealing with the FCPA and UK Bribery Act, there are upcoming changes to global Anti-Compliance initiatives being enacted by other major countries. It is imperative that organizations are made aware of these new rules and regulations to be able to meld them all into their organization’s anti-corruption compliance program. Maintaining a robust global compliance program along with performing proper and detailed 3rd party due diligence is of the upmost importance. Hear from leading executives within various industries on how to identify new areas of concern when dealing with bribery or working within a company to update an anti-corruption compliance…

Butterworths is pleased to announce that the IP Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions conference will be held in Central London on Friday 25 May 20122012 (5.30 CPD hours). IP assets can play an important part in determining the value of a corporate transaction and now, more than ever, companies contemplating commercial transactions, be they licensing, corporate mergers, acquisitions or private equity deals, need to have a thorough understanding of the value and risks associated with the transfer of intangible assets. Butterworths’ IP Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions conference will explore the different levels of due diligence required in investigations related…