Drilling for Trouble: 5 Ethical Considerations for Oil & Gas Companies Doing Business with Foreign Governments

This article by Matthew Reinhard of Miller & Chevalier will not only assist oil companies in ensuring compliance with anti-corruption laws and policies, but assist the compliance department in adding real business value to transactions.

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Gross Abuse: Broken PIPEs

In February 2010, BrokeAndBroker reported on the SEC case involving Axiom Capital Management, Inc. As a result of the SEC’s August 31, 2010, settlement with Gross’s supervisor David Siegel, we have reprinted and updated that article.

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Is BAE’s Monitor Independent?

Herbert Smith LLP should have plenty of institutional knowledge as to many of the facts prompting the need for BAE’s monitor in the first place. Why? Mike Koehler explains.

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Voluntary Boundaries of Compliance: How to Draw the Line

In order to determine the optimal compliance boundary for your organization, it’s useful to consider the complexities by following the framework outlined herein. There is a direct correlation between the amount of knowledge you have access to and the unknown risk potential you face.

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Water Cooler Links for September 3, 2010

written by Ari Kaufman September 3, 2010 Compliance

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Euro Central Bank Lifts Growth Forecast -  (WSJ)
Retailers Are Showing Surprising Strength in August Sales – (DJ Newswire) 
Apple Seeks Its First Apple TV Success With New $99 Device, 99-Cent Rentals –  (IBD)
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Drilling for Trouble: 5 Ethical Considerations for Oil & Gas Companies Doing Business with Foreign Governments

written by Matthew Reinhard September 2, 2010 Compliance, Featured Article
Drilling for Trouble: 5 Ethical Considerations for Oil & Gas Companies Doing Business with Foreign Governments

This article by Matthew Reinhard of Miller & Chevalier will not only assist oil companies in ensuring compliance with anti-corruption laws and policies, but assist the compliance department in adding real business value to transactions.

Gross Abuse: Broken PIPEs

Gross Abuse: Broken PIPEs

In February 2010, BrokeAndBroker reported on the SEC case involving Axiom Capital Management, Inc. As a result of the SEC’s August 31, 2010, settlement with Gross’s supervisor David Siegel, we have reprinted and updated that article.

Is BAE’s Monitor Independent?

Is BAE’s Monitor Independent?

Herbert Smith LLP should have plenty of institutional knowledge as to many of the facts prompting the need for BAE’s monitor in the first place. Why? Mike Koehler explains.

Water Cooler Links for September 2, 2010

written by Ari Kaufman September 2, 2010 Water Cooler

For your Thursday: more job losses for the private sector; jobs that companies are ‘desperate’ to fill; and, small employers bring in more temporary workers.

Voluntary Boundaries of Compliance: How to Draw the Line

Voluntary Boundaries of Compliance: How to Draw the Line

In order to determine the optimal compliance boundary for your organization, it’s useful to consider the complexities by following the framework outlined herein. There is a direct correlation between the amount of knowledge you have access to and the unknown risk potential you face.

Inside A Merger

Inside A Merger

This post goes inside PBSJ and highlights how PBSJ’s FCPA inquiry caused a company with the highest bid to seek closing conditions regarding the FCPA inquiry that PBSJ found unacceptable, thereby prompting it to select a company with a lower bid price.

Using What You Already Know to Make the Transition From the Clinical Field to Healthcare Compliance

Using What You Already Know to Make the Transition From the Clinical Field to Healthcare Compliance

Tina Williamson, Director of Corporate Compliance for Mississippi Children’s Home Services, shares tips and advice for those transitioning from the clinical field into healthcare compliance; namely, leveraging clinical experience for compliance success.

Christopher Conte To Steptoe & Johnson

Christopher Conte To Steptoe & Johnson

The SEC announced yesterday that Christopher Conte, an Associate Director in the Division of Enforcement, plans to leave the SEC next month to rejoin his previous employer, Steptoe & Johnson LLP, as a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

What Steps Can Lead to a Reduction in a FCPA Fine?

What Steps Can Lead to a Reduction in a FCPA Fine?

Thomas Fox reviews the steps taken by Alliance One and Universal Corporation during the pendency of their respective FCPA investigations to reduce their fines for FCPA violations.

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