The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, along with the many new corporate governance standards of the NYSE, SEC and NASDAQ, have dramatically changed the climate in which public companies operate. Our multi-disciplinary team of lawyers advise publicly-traded companies on the design and implementation of corporate compliance programs and otherwise respond to issues you may have with corporate governance requirements.
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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, along with the many new corporate governance standards of the NYSE, SEC and NASDAQ, have dramatically changed the climate in which public companies operate. Our multi-disciplinary team of lawyers advise publicly-traded companies on the design and implementation of corporate compliance programs and otherwise respond to issues you may have with corporate governance requirements.
Dorsey lawyers have substantial experience in corporate governance and disclosure law, employment law, and in avoiding civil and criminal liability. We advise on a broad range of compliance issues mandated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, including:
- Advising new CEO's and CFO's on their first certifications.
- Establishing back-up procedures for CEO and CFO certifications.
- Establishing and evaluating disclosure controls and procedures.
- Integrating compliance and internal control programs.
- Establishing and reviewing corporate governance policies, corporate codes of ethics and conduct and board committee charters.
- Advising on Board and audit committee independence and expertise requirements.
- Establishing procedures to comply with the expanded and accelerated SEC disclosure requirements for periodic reporting and Section 16(a) reporting requirements for securities transactions by insiders.
- Assisting in the preparation of the annual report on financial controls.
- Establishing document retention policies.
- Implementing new whistle-blower policies and procedures.
For assistance with designing and implementing a corporate compliance program and with corporate governance requirements, please contact Practice Chairs, Tim Hearn at (612) 340-7802 or Kim Anderson at (206) 903-8803
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