Anticorruption Compliance for the Life Sciences Industry: Case Studies and Practical Tips Webcast

The life sciences industry has increasingly expanded its manufacturing operations and scientific studies to countries outside of Western Europe and North America. At the same time, enforcement authorities around the globe are increasing their anticorruption investigations and prosecutions.

The life sciences industry has come under scrutiny because of its various areas of risk, including sourcing ingredients, conducting studies, and manufacturing and distributing finished product in countries known for corruption.

This webcast looked at recent developments and trends in the fight against corruption in the life sciences, including:

• The situation in France, Germany, and the United States, with case examples of life sciences companies that have been under investigation in those jurisdictions
• The situation in England and recent developments in enforcement

This webcast also provided practical tips for reducing the risk of being caught up in a government anticorruption investigation, including:

• Due diligence tips for acquisitions
• Due diligence tips for retaining agents and consultants