Everyone fails on occasion, but why do really smart people fail to recognize what appear to be obvious errors in judgment? In April 1961, President Kennedy famously asked, “How could we be so stupid?”
Financial and Business Corporate Compliance and Risk Articles and News
Combating Bribery and Corruption: A Three-Pillar Approach, Part Two
December 12, 2013
In part one, the focus was on common roadblocks that can hinder an organization’s goal of having an effective and demonstrable anti-bribery and anti-corruption program. This article addresses common approaches …
Fifth Circuit Delivers Crippling Blow to Controversial NLRB Class Action Waiver Theory
December 12, 2013
Arbitration is generally supposed to be faster, cheaper and more predictable than litigation.
The Proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and Its Implications for U.S. Business
December 11, 2013
Last month, U.S. and EU negotiators met in Brussels for the second round of trade negotiations over what has become known as the Transatlantic …
Securing Health Information on Mobile Devices
December 10, 2013
Are your mobile devices secure? Seems like a simple question that many might answer in the affirmative simply because a password is required to unlock the device. However, securing a mobile device in accordance with the standards required by HIPAA.
Ensuring Compliance: Where Has All the Logic Gone?
December 9, 2013
“A doctor walks into a room…” It sounds like the start of joke, but it’s part of a reality that speaks volumes about compliance. Here’s how this true story begins.
The Only Thing (In-House Counsel and CCOs) Have to Fear Is Fear Itself
December 6, 2013
The idea of legal “marketing” has been diluted in the last few years. As businesses become smarter, consumers of legal services, in-house counsel and Chief Compliance Officers are much better at deciphering legal …
Anti-Corruption and the Hallmarks of an Effective Compliance Program: Part Five
December 6, 2013
Remarkably, in some organizations, ethics and compliance programs are well-kept secrets. Years ago, when performing a risk assessment, we asked a CEO of a company operating in a highly regulated industry how …
Risk and Policy Management Reduces Exposure to Cybersecurity
December 5, 2013
Recent government research shows that the number of cyber-attacks hitting organizations has increased over the last year.
Top Five Project Management Myths
December 5, 2013
Almost every seasoned professional has a story to tell about a project during their career. Some were heroic successes, many were epic battles and others were tragedies from the start. From these stories, many myths have emerged.
