``Impact of American Regulations on the Documenting of Procedures'' to Take Place October 13 in Paris, With a Testimonial from Pride International, Leader in Offshore Drilling.PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. -- The documenting of procedures is a key element in the defense strategy of major international companies, permitting the limitation of directors' and officers' criminal responsibility in the case of a summons by a U.S. court (class-actions, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Foreign Corrupt Practices Act An amendment to the Securities Exchange Act created to sanction bribery of foreign officials by publicly held US companies. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act , Antitrust Laws antitrust laws n. acts adopted by Congress to outlaw or restrict business practices considered to be monopolistic or which restrain interstate commerce. The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 declared illegal "every contract, combination.... , and SOX, among other actions). The goal of the presentation is to answer the following essential questions: --What are the legal and financial risks related to U.S. regulations: incriminating in·crim·i·nate tr.v. in·crim·i·nat·ed, in·crim·i·nat·ing, in·crim·i·nates 1. To accuse of a crime or other wrongful act. 2. conduct and entities implicated im·pli·cate tr.v. im·pli·cat·ed, im·pli·cat·ing, im·pli·cates 1. To involve or connect intimately or incriminatingly: evidence that implicates others in the plot. 2. ? --What documentation is required by U.S. governmental organizations (SEC, U.S. Department of Justice) to limit the risks? --What tools can be used to exploit and optimize the process documentation to reduce long-term risks? This event concerns CEOs, CFOs, General Counsels, and Audit and Compliance Officers. The breakfast meeting, organized by Sirius Consulting Group and IDS Scheer, will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2005, at 8:15 a.m. at the Saint James Hotel in Paris. Registration is free. For more information, please visit the website http://www.ids-scheer.fr or www.sirius-conference.com |
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