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Developing a Legal Compliance Program

by Practical Law Commercial Transactions

Maintained | USA (National/Federal)

This Practice Note discusses the key and the points to consider when developing, implementing, and maintaining a legal compliance program. Topics addressed include tone from the top, the role of chief compliance officer, coordination of internal resources, geographic and cultural challenges, risk assessment, hallmarks of an effective program, integration of mergers and acquisitions, and program documentation.

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