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Words and Deeds: Why the Global Principles Matter

written by Hon. Mario Mancuso August 25, 2010 Ethics, Featured Columns
Words and Deeds: Why the Global Principles Matter

The Global Principles laid out by the AIA and ASD will likely have several important long-term consequences—including enhanced scrutiny by government regulators—for industry stakeholders.

Failure to adhere to Code of Conduct cost erstwhile HP CEO Mark Hurd his job

written by CCI August 9, 2010 Compliance, Compliance News, Ethics
Failure to adhere to Code of Conduct cost erstwhile HP CEO Mark Hurd his job

If you haven’t heard, Mark Hurd was relieved of his executive duties at HP, according to the Wall Street Journal, “in large part because of the conflict between his actions and the code of conduct, which he publicly championed in 2006 following a boardroom scandal.”

Economic Recovery Plan: Restoring Trust Through Ethics and Compliance

Economic Recovery Plan: Restoring Trust Through Ethics and Compliance

Any number of factors contributed to our economic collapse—credit default swaps, mortgage-backed securities, Ponzi schemes, subprime mortgages, and all sorts of other things that most of us had never heard of a year ago. But they all boil down to one simple concept: a loss of trust.

Corporate Clergy: Role of Compliance Officer Involves Communicating Meaning, Importance of Ethics

written by Paul Liebman August 2, 2010 Compliance, Ethics, Featured Article
Corporate Clergy: Role of Compliance Officer Involves Communicating Meaning, Importance of Ethics

Perhaps the most important role E&C officers serve is that of “Corporate Clergy”. In this role, E&C officers advise business leaders and leaders in other administrative functions on what it means to be ethical and legal. In short, E&C officers advise on what compliance really means.

A Blueprint to Elevate Integrity to Its Proper Place: What CEOs and CECOs Can Do Today

written by Andrea Bonime-Blanc July 22, 2010 Compliance, Ethics
A Blueprint to Elevate Integrity to Its Proper Place: What CEOs and CECOs Can Do Today

The first part of this article outlines five action items that CEOs and boards should take to elevate a qualified person to the important new role of Business Integrity Executive. Part II of this article explores the mirror image of this equation: the five necessary qualities of a successful BIE.

Compliance and Ethics Officers: A Survival Guide for the Economic Downturn

Compliance and Ethics Officers: A Survival Guide for the Economic Downturn

As many in the compliance profession are likely finding out, this difficult job becomes exponentially harder in tough economic times. Jim Nortz offers some guidance on how to weather the storm and not just survive, but thrive.

Building an ERM Program for A Small to Medium Size Company: Essential First Steps

written by Andrea Bonime-Blanc April 28, 2010 Compliance, Ethics, Risk
Building an ERM Program for A Small to Medium Size Company: Essential First Steps

Andrea Bonime-Blanc, CCO at Daylight Forensic & Advisory LLC, discusses why all companies need ERM programs and lays out the necessary steps for building one from the ground up.

HP Execs Embroiled in Bribery Investigation

written by CCI April 15, 2010 Ethics, FCPA compliance
HP Execs Embroiled in Bribery Investigation

Several execs and employees of HP are being investigated by German and Russian authorities for paying bribes to foreign officials to win a lucrative contract. The investigation brings up a bevy of potential FCPA issues as well.

Whistleblower Rewards Could Drastically Change FCPA Practice

Whistleblower Rewards Could Drastically Change FCPA Practice

Authors from Miller & Chevalier discuss the implications of Senator Chris Dodd’s recent proposal that establishes a new program to reward whistleblowers who assist the SEC in an investigation of securities violations such as violations of the FCPA.

Q&A with Ethisphere Executive Director Alex Brigham

written by CCI March 29, 2010 Ethics

Ethisphere Executive Director Alex Brigham participates in a Q&A with CCI about the Institute’s recently released 2010 list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.

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