John D. Buretta, Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP to Speak at KC’s FCPA 2014: Compliance Initiatives and Trends Live Webcast

New York, NY, December 21, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John D. Buretta, Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FCPA 2014: Compliance Initiatives and Trends.” This event is scheduled for March 26, 2014 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2014_FCPA_2014_Compliance.html

About John D. Buretta

John D. Buretta is a partner in Cravath's Litigation Department, where his practice focuses on internal investigations, white collar defense and regulatory compliance. Mr. Buretta returned to Cravath in November 2013 following 11 years of service in the Department of Justice, where he most recently held the position of Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Chief of Staff, the number–two ranking official in DOJ's Criminal Division. Mr. Buretta oversaw nearly 600 prosecutors on complex matters involving corporate fraud, FCPA, insider trading, health care fraud, money laundering, IEEPA, asset forfeiture, cybercrime, intellectual property, public corruption and other criminal investigations. Mr. Buretta supervised the preparation of the DOJ and SEC's Resource Guide to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Issued in November 2012. Mr. Buretta received his B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley and his J.D. cum laude from Georgetown.

About Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is widely recognized as one of the world’s preeminent law firms. Each of its practices is highly regarded, and its lawyers are widely recognized for their commitment to the representation of their clients’ interests in the United States and internationally. The Firm’s goal is to be the firm of choice for clients with respect to their most challenging legal issues, most significant business transactions and most critical disputes. Cravath’s litigation practice includes representing clients in trials and appeals in federal and state courts, in arbitrations, before administrative agencies and regulatory authorities, and in virtually every other type of proceeding. Companies regularly call upon Cravath to handle white collar criminal defense matters, regulatory enforcement actions and investigations, including responding to inquiries or investigations by governmental authorities, and in conducting internal investigations commenced at the client’s initiative.

Event Synopsis:

In a two hour live webcast, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will discuss the significant issues and latest insights on what to do once your company or client is at risk of an FCPA investigation:

• The nature of negotiations with the SEC and DOJ for FCPA settlements
• How to calculate the gain from the alleged bribe for determining DOJ and SEC fine amounts
• Other factors that can significantly affect fine amounts
• How to manage an investigation and the risks and benefits of self-reporting
• Factors which can significantly change the nature of FCPA liability
• DOJ expectations and enforcement actions for 2014, and recent regulatory updates

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org