New Report Focuses on the Key Points of Self-Regulation When It Comes To What First Triggers an Investigation To What to Do When Wrongdoing Is Confirmed with the Assistance of Leading Attorneys.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50858) has announced the addition of Steps to Conducting Internal Investigations and Preventing Corporate Wrongdoing wrong·do·er n. One who does wrong, especially morally or ethically. wrong  do -- The Over-Arching Issues You Need to Know (Executive Reports) to their offering. This 26-page research report written for executives and their lawyers features important steps to conducting an internal corporate investigation. From what first triggers an investigation to what to do when wrongdoing is confirmed, this report focuses on the key points of self-regulation. Leading attorneys address how incorporating proper procedures early on can reduce a company's risk of litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. or criminal prosecution. Other topics include whistle-blowing; audit committees; advantages of outside counsel; early detection; personal liability; Sarbanes-Oxley; compliance and ethics programs; SEC Seaboard Guidelines; document destruction; due diligence; forensic accounting; The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (or PCAOB) (sometimes called "Peekaboo") is a private-sector, non-profit corporation created by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, a 2002 United States federal law, to oversee the auditors of public companies. ("PCAOB PCAOB Public Company Accounting Oversight Board "); NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on listing requirements; disciplinary mechanisms; and attorney-client privilege. This Executive Report is written by: 1. Jeffrey E. Jordan, Member, Arent Fox PLLC PLLC Professional Limited Liability Company PLLC Polk Life and Learning Center (Bartow, FL) PLLC Partners of Limited Liability Corporation - "Early Detection of Corporate Wrongdoing" 2. Stephen A. Best, Partner, LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP - "Hiring Outside Counsel" 3. Arthur S. Berner, Partner, Haynes and Boone Haynes and Boone, LLP is one of the largest and fastest-growing law firms in the United States. It has grown from a handful of lawyers in 1970 to more than 450 lawyers in 2007. The firm is based in Dallas, Texas, and as of 2007 has more than 25 legal practice areas. LLP - "The Roles of the Audit Committee and Managers" 4. Kenneth Kopleman, Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP - "Reasons to Conduct an Internal Investigation" 5. W. Warren Hamel, Partner, Venable LLP - "Conducting a Thorough Internal Investigation" About Executive Reports: Executive Reports offer focused, hard-hitting advice from the leaders of some of Americas top companies, packaged in a concise, readable format. Each research report provides readers with 3 to 5 strategies that will have a direct financial impact on their business. While not meant as a comprehensive guide, each report includes quick-hit items that can immediately impact specific business strategies. Executive authors drill down to the central issues surrounding each topic area and dispense expert advice in concise, direct language. Executive Reports feature leading professionals selected by our Editorial Board based on their experience, research, and standing within the professional community. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50858. |
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