Tag archives: Liability

Assessing corruption risks in M&A transactions

In a previous post, we discussed the importance of considering anti-corruption and bribery risks when engaging in international transactions. In connection with the OECD Convention on Combatting Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, Canada, the US and the UK, as well as an increasing number of legislatures around the world have implemented … Continue reading

Successor liability in asset acquisitions

It is a well-established principle in Canada that where two corporations amalgamate, the new, continuing corporation assumes all of the liabilities and obligations of each of the constituent corporations. In order to avoid this consequence, businesses seeking to make acquisitions may decide to structure their transactions in a way that allows them to choose which … Continue reading

Webinar – M&A in 2013: FCPA successor liability issues

Join us on Thursday, September 19, 2013, for a webinar on FCPA successor liability issues. This program will provide an inside look at recent FCPA enforcement trends of the DOJ and SEC in connection with successor liability, including guidance the enforcement agencies have provided regarding M&A due diligence and current industry specific focus areas. Register now … Continue reading
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