- By: Gregory Husisian, Partner - Foley & Lardner LLP
- Date: June 24, 2013
Abstract:The Dodd-Frank Act requires publicly traded companies to take steps to verify and to publicly report their use of so-called “conflict minerals.” The SEC has now passed a final rule implementing the Act's requirements. In this article, Gregory Husisian, an expert on export control issues and trade compliance, explains the various steps companies have to take in order to ensure compliance with the SEC regulations.
About the Author
Gregory Husisian is a partner with Foley & Lardner LLP and has extensive experience in export controls and economic sanctions, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), corporate risk management and compliance, and issues arising from international trade. Mr. Husisian is a member of the firm’s Government Enforcement, Compliance & White Collar Defense, Securities Enforcement & Litigation, Automotive, Appellate, and International Practices and the Insurance & Reinsurance Industry Team. For more information, please visit: www.foley.com/gregory-husisian/