John Buretta Speaks at ACI’s 39th International Conference on the FCPA
December 02, 2022
On November 30, 2022, Cravath partner John D. Buretta participated in the 39th annual International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which was hosted by the American Conference Institute in Washington, D.C. from November 29 – December 1, 2022. John spoke on a panel entitled “Easing the Newest Concerns of the Board: What Needs to Be Addressed Moving Forward,” which examined effective board engagement on compliance matters and evolving liability risks for board members under the Caremark standard.
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