After a long wait, the UK government finally published its hotly anticipated guidance for large organisations and their subsidiaries on the new corporate “Failure to Prevent Fraud” offence on Wednesday. Read our alert for a summary of the key points from the guidance, detail on when the offence comes into force and practical next steps to help you to get ahead. The authors are analysing the implications of the guidance closely and are here to answer any questions: Rosanne Kay Patrick Rappo Emma Shafton Christian Lally Jamie Fryer Jos Maesen https://lnkd.in/e4UyECa8 #fraud #risk #failuretopreventfraud #whitecollarcrime
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How will Trump's return to the White House impact the regulatory landscape? In a recent Law360 article, Daniel Ahn shares how he anticipates that legal mandates requiring or encouraging DEI initiatives will likely be scaled back and that enforcement under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act will be a hot topic for Trump's next term. #regulatory #enforcement #FCPA #DEI
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Safeguarding executives is a governance imperative for boards. As Lara T. Gatz outlines in a recent article, boards should act proactively and ensure comprehensive, tailored protections that address the multifaceted threats executives face today. #CorporateGovernance #Regulatory #Security
Protecting Corporate Leadership: A Call to Action for Corporate Boards
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Kendra Perkins Norwood was recently quoted in a Bloomberg Law article discussing several key False Claims Act cases that will be fought or resolved in 2025. These cases will address key issues like the constitutionality of whistleblower provisions, causation standards in kickback cases, and cybersecurity compliance in federal contracts. Stay tuned for pivotal decisions that could reshape federal fraud enforcement. #Fraud #GovernmentContracts #Regulatory #Enforcement #Cybersecurity “DOJ is willing to push the limits on cybersecurity enforcement by bringing FCA cases even when there is no alleged injury-in-fact. [This is a] wakeup call to federal contractors and grant recipients.” - Kendra Perkins Norwood
Big 2025 FCA Cases Ponder Constitution, Causation, Cybersecurity
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Global Relay Intelligence & Practice (GRIP) recently profiled Reed Smith Partner Daniel Ahn. In the article, Daniel discusses his practice and shares a proud moment in his career, as well as his hopes for the future of the regulatory landscape. #regulatory #enforcement
The GRIP Files: Daniel Ahn, Reed Smith
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A federal judge has halted enforcement of Arkansas’s foreign land ownership laws - we provide an overview of the decision and discuss the broader implications in this latest post from Michael Lowell, Lizbeth Rodriguez-Johnson, Justin Angotti, Kirsten Lowell, Courtney Fisher and Karla Perez Chacon
Federal judge halts enforcement of Arkansas’s foreign land ownership laws | Trade Compliance Resource Hub
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Join us on Tuesday, 14th January 2025, for an insightful webinar with our international trade partner, Leigh T. Hansson, and Anders Leissner, an international trade lawyer at Vinge. Together, they’ll explore how shifting political leadership and evolving global sanctions policies may impact compliance in 2025. For more details and to register, click the link below. #global #sanctions #webinar #trade #compliance https://lnkd.in/eBB7b4aY
What to expect from sanctions and export controls in 2025: Navigating shifting relationships, priorities and political leaders | Events | Reed Smith LLP
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A big congratulations to our Regulatory and Investigations partner, Calvin Chan, on his recognition in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025. Calvin is highlighted for his expertise in handling anti-corruption, bribery and fraud investigations. We are deeply grateful to our clients and peers for their trust and recognition, with one remarking, "He brings a highly tactical and commercial perspective from many years of having helped clients handle their most sensitive and complex investigations across the Asia region."
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve earned top rankings in the 2025 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific, reflecting our dedication to providing top-tier legal services across the Asia-Pacific region- https://lnkd.in/g9ssXW6W Highlights include: 19 practice rankings across five national jurisdictions and regionwide; Band 1 practice rankings for Shipping, Dispute Resolution, and Corporate/M&A; and 12 individual lawyers earning recognition in 15 categories. Congratulations to Bryan Tan and Simon Spells for earning endorsements in multiple categories. Special congratulations to those who received the highest ranking, Band 1: Alex Andrews for Shipping: International Firms, South Korea; and Han Ming Ho, for Investment Funds: International, Singapore. We deeply appreciate our clients for sharing their feedback with Chambers. Thank you for choosing us as your partners – we are committed to exceeding your expectations. #ReedSmith #ChambersAsiaPacific #LegalExcellence #TopRankings #AsiaPacificLaw
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🎧Listen now: https://lnkd.in/enb6hXDN - Against the backdrop of a new administration, the introduction of new HSR rules in early 2025 will impose significant additional burdens and risks on deals subject to premerger notification in the United States. How will new DOJ and FTC leadership impact antitrust enforcement, can we expect the private equity industry to remain a key target under the new administration, and what can private equity firms do to prepare? In this episode of our Private Equity Spotlight series, private equity M&A partner Nick Gibson is joined by antitrust partners Michelle Mantine, Edward Schwartz and Christopher Brennan. #PrivateEquity #antitrust #DealmakerInsights
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To enhance cybersecurity and mitigate national security risks, the U.S. Department of Defense recently issued a proposed rule requiring defense contractors to disclose foreign access to their source and computer code. As Kendra Perkins Norwood, Mitch Bailey, and Edrius Stagg, Esq. discuss in their latest alert, under this proposed new rule, contractors will need to maintain and update these disclosures throughout the contract term to ensure seamless compliance and avoid disruptions in their engagements. #GovernmentContracts #Regulatory #NationalSecurity #Cybersecurity
Defense contractors on notice: Proposed rule will require disclosure of foreign access to source and computer code | Perspectives | Reed Smith LLP
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