The intensive course «Criminal Law and Business» is the fifth module of the Executive Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Economic Criminal Law. The focus is on the company as a potentially criminally liable entity and the preventive management of legal risks in the business environment.
First, corporate criminal liability as enshrined in the Liechtenstein Criminal Code (StGB) is analysed. Particular emphasis is placed on misconduct by senior management as well as so-called organisational fault, which is attributable to insufficient internal structures or supervisory measures.
A significant part of the course is devoted to the topic of Criminal Compliance. The following are taught:
- Fundamentals and structure of an effective compliance architecture
- Strategies for preventive legal advice for companies
- Planning and conducting internal investigations
Practical guidance is provided on how compliance violations can be identified, analysed and remedied — including cooperation with supervisory and law enforcement authorities, if necessary.
Another key focus is whistleblowing: participants learn how whistleblowing systems can be implemented in compliance with the law and how grievances can be reported and addressed internally or externally.
Finally, advanced knowledge is imparted in specific business-relevant legal areas, including:
- Criminal copyright law
- Unfair competition law
- Criminal provisions in the field of industrial property rights
The material is conveyed in a vivid and action-oriented manner through practice-oriented case studies.
Course contents at a glance:
- Corporate criminal liability and organisational fault
- Development and implementation of compliance systems
- Internal investigations and risk-oriented measures
- Whistleblowing and whistleblower protection
- Economic criminal law relating to intellectual property and competition
After completing the course, participants have specialised knowledge in corporate criminal law and criminal compliance. They are able to identify criminal risks at an early stage, develop and implement preventive compliance strategies and actively participate in internal investigations to clarify internal corporate legal violations.
This professional education offering is held regularly. The next session and registration options can be found here — if currently available.
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