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Getting Serious About Compliance: The Evolving Role and Definition of the Chief Compliance Officer

written by Mary-Somerville September 3, 2010 Compliance, Featured Article
Getting Serious About Compliance: The Evolving Role and Definition of the Chief Compliance Officer

How did the once functionary role of Chief Compliance Officer become so important? Read on for a fast history and definition of the CCO, role and also a look at where this evolving position may be going.

Water Cooler Links for September 3, 2010

written by Ari Kaufman September 3, 2010 Compliance

Today’s links include: The sale of Burger King; improvement in retail sales; and, a rise in sales of existing homes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When Just Being Good Just Isn’t Good Enough

written by David Samford August 30, 2010 Compliance, Featured Article
When Just Being Good Just Isn’t Good Enough

To assure that your company’s employees act ethically in their dealings with government, David Samford of Frost Brown Todd believes you need to make sure they know the agencies’ ethics.

Avoiding Complacency in an Increasingly Changing Workplace Environment

written by Mark Floyd August 27, 2010 Audit, Compliance, Featured Article
Avoiding Complacency in an Increasingly Changing Workplace Environment

Mark Floyd explains why human resources professionals must understand the consequences of remaining complacent in an increasingly changing and heavily regulated workplace environment.

Board Members and Prudent Discharge of Duties under the FCPA

Board Members and Prudent Discharge of Duties under the FCPA

Thomas Fox entertains a few questions: What are the obligations of a Board member regarding the FCPA? Are the obligations of the Audit Committee under the FCPA at odds with a director’s “prudent discharge of duties to shareholders”? Do the words prudent discharge even appear anywhere in the FCPA?

Water Cooler Links for August 23, 2010

written by Ari Kaufman August 23, 2010 Compliance, Water Cooler

For Monday, we have the latest on Fannie and Freddie; an improper focus on ethics; and, more privacy issues for Facebook.

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