"[This book is a] tool for in-house and outside counsel to help their companies, firms, and clients develop effective CSR programs. The book includes discussions on governance and sustainability, community relations, environmental matters, reporting, stakeholder engagement, aboriginal rights, labor and supply chain practices, and more."--
Corporate Political Activities Deskbook provides a thorough grounding in the current state of the law on federal and state campaign finance, pay-to-play, lobbying, and gift compliance. It serves as a practical manual for in-house attorneys who advise corporations about involvement in the political process.After describing the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Citizens United--that began the expansion of permitted corporate speech in the political realm--and McCutcheon v. FEC--that expanded the exemption further, the book examines thoroughly the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) requirements, federal lobbying and gift rules, the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and practice and appearances before the FEC. The Deskbook includes an overview of state lobbying, gift, placement agent rules and pay-to-play rules as well as the federal pay-to-play rules (MSRB Rule G-37, SEC Rule 206(4)-5 and FINRA's proposed pay-to-play rule).Appendices include model documents, such as sample PAC bylaws, a PAC contribution card, a resolution for establishing a PAC, as well as a summary chart of the corporate, PAC and individual contribution limits in each of the 50 states.Corporate Political Activities Deskbook provides practical examples of best practices and "dos and don'ts." In many cases, the suggestions go beyond the black letter requirements to incorporate advice that can help corporations utilize the available avenues of interacting with the government while avoiding negative press, and public as well as legal regulatory attention.
Expanded and completely reorganized to meet the needs of today's increasingly prescriptive environment, Public Company Deskbook: Complying with Federal Governance and Disclosure Requirements is your one-stop center for expert counsel on how to deal effectively with the overlapping legislative, regulatory and private initiatives to reform public company governance and disclosure practices over the past decade. The enhanced Deskbook provides in-depth practical guidance centered around each of the following areas: Board Structure & Governance; Shareholder Meetings; Audit Committee, Auditor Policy & Auditor Disclosure; Compensation Committee, Compensation Policy & Compensation Disclosure; Public Company Reporting & Compliance; and Corporate Investigations & Whistleblowing. Included are numerous sample forms, checklists and documents, such as sample committee charters, director and officer questionnaires and annual meeting timelines for both NYSE- and Nasdaq-listed companies. Also addressed are current shareholder relations, including the prevalence, SEC-profile and outcome of common shareholder proposals, an analysis of proxy-advisor withhold recommendations and a comprehensive activist update. Written by three partners with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Public Company Deskbook: Complying with Federal Governance & Disclosure Requirements, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for securities practitioners, compliance officers, directors, officers, accountants, auditors, and research analysts, and an important reference for securities regulators.
This comprehensive package of the most useful information in book and CD form is a must for the home office, small office, and corporate office professional alike. About the Desk Reference: Webster2s New World Office Professional2s Desk Reference gives today2s office professional or entrepreneur concise advice, tips, and resources for accomplishing many diverse tasks in the least amount of time. The information is written in simple, direct language and categorized and indexed for quick and easy retrieval. Webster2s New World Office Professional2s Desk Reference is completely up-to-date, covering today2s basic office equipment and current technologies such as desktop publishing, video conferencing, and much more. These special features provide extra value: Sidebars featuring special advice for medical, legal, and technical assistants Model formats for letters, reports, press releases, minutes, and more Numerous reference tables including travel distances, weather, exchange rates, and more A complete, concise style and grammar guide A 33,000-word guide to spelling and hyphenation About the CD-ROM: Writing powerful, effective letters can be time consuming. Webster2s New World Office Professional2s Desk Reference comes with Webster2s New World? 1001 Essential Letters on CD-ROM. The CD provides over 1,000 instant, electronic templates for all letter-writing needs from cover letters to sales-lead generation letters, and more. The keyword search technology allows users to find the perfect letter template in a flash and the easy-to-use customization feature allows for quick personalization. Webster2s New World 1001 Essential Letters is compatible with Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, and MS Write. System requirements are Windows 3.1, 3.11, or Windows 95 on a 486sx 33Mhz or faster system with 8MB RAM, 2MB hard disk space, and a CD-ROM drive.
The fifth edition of The Corporate Counsellor's Deskbook offers insightful analysis of the key areas of the law of critical interest to in-house counsel and corporate law departments, as well as outside firms and attorneys who represent corporate clients on a regular basis.The authors provide step-by-step guidance on issues such as: Employment agreements and executive compensationManaging complex litigation and litigation budgetingImplementing internal procedures to protect against insider trading and internal file controlsTaking advantage of alternative dispute resolution formatsCounseling on employment law and intellectual propertyNoncompetition agreementsImport regulation and customs complianceEnvironmental law concerns.Additional topics in the Fifth Edition include:
The ABA Compliance Officer Desk Book is a user-friendly, practical, and real-world focused desk book written for today's compliance professional. Whether working in a big or small, private or public, established or rapidly growing organization, the Book's aim is to empower compliance professionals to better understand the regulatory and enforcement landscapes in which they operate. The Book issue spots compliance pitfalls and challenges across industries, subject matters, and corporate infrastructures and recommends practical solutions today's most high-profile, hot-button compliance topics. In doing so, the Book covers the waterfront of topics such as: - The Role of the Compliance Professional in today's Organization; - Labor Exploitation and CSR;- The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") and U.S. Travel Act;- Dodd-Frank and Sarbanes-Oxley Financial Regulation;- Health Care;- Pharmaceutical, Medical, and Food Products;- Product Safety;- Environmental Regulation;- Government Contracts;- Nonprofit Entities; and- Privacy and Data Security;- Preserving Legal Privilege;- Addressing Law Enforcement Activities;- Immunity Issues in Corporate Compliance;- Crimes of False Certification;- International Transactions Compliance: OFAC Sanctions;- The Corporate Whistleblower;- Corporate Voluntary Disclosures;- Department of Justice Pilot Program for Cooperation;- Deferred Prosecution Agreements, Non-Prosecution Agreements, and Corporate Integrity Agreements; and - Structuring Compliance Programs to Meet and Exceed Statutory Obligations. . Whether a new or seasoned compliance professional, in-house lawyer, outside counsel, regulator, or member of management, The ABA Compliance Officer Desk Book covers key compliance concepts in a manner that is both thorough and easily-digestible.
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Deskbook on Internal Investigations, Corporate Compliance and White Collar Issues provides that necessary information. Stocked with easy-to-follow checklists, the Deskbook shows you how to carry out internal investigations that spot and stop legal problems, protect the rights of employees when they're subject to investigation or prosecution, and cooperate with government investigators in ways that help reduce legal and financial damage if wrongdoing is proved.
Cutting-edge skills for twenty-first-century learners and educators. Designed to transform teaching practice, this book provides the tools to understand thinking patterns and how learning actually happens. It empowers teachers to structure learning in the most meaningful way, helping students explore new paths to knowledge.
Franchise Desk Book is your primary reference to the text of generally applicable franchise registration, disclosure and relationship statutes and accompanying regulations. You'll benefit from the expert commentary on franchise statutes and cases that provide you with a look behind the scenes with respect to the covered state's laws. In addition, this manual includes annotations of reported and unreported cases that are arranged and keyed to topics that franchise lawyers need and can understand, such as franchise fees, exemptions from registration and more. The unique annotation system that is designed specially for franchise lawyers will allow you to put your finger on cases that focus upon the issues that matter most.
