This post provides a roundup of commentary (law firm, individuals, and civil society organizations) relating to this week’s FCPA guidance issued by the DOJ and SEC.
Why Can’t a Company Go to Trial?
November 16, 2012
The underpinning of the Justice Department’s criminal prosecutions program against companies is based on a simple premise – a company has to negotiate a pre-indictment settlement to avoid the catastrophe which occurred to Arthur Andersen in 2002….
4 Themes for Implementing ERM
December 13, 2011
When discussing ERM and how to improve the value it adds to the enterprise, executive management and directors often ask, “Where do we start?” At the heart of this question is the desire for a simple and pragmatic point of view that makes sense in practice. For many companies, risk management has focused on protecting [...]
Fraud Flashpoints: A Look at Washington Department of L&I’s Effort To “Beat Down” Fraud Losses
December 2, 2011
It seems like everywhere you turn, someone is talking about what’s going on out in Washington (state) and how the Department of Labor and Industries is using an innovative approach to the fraud problem. While many people are talking about it, what most folks don’t know is how they’re doing it. In this week’s Fraud Flashpoints, CCI’s newest expert columnist gathers critical information about the L&I approach and the key factors driving their success.
Social Media Comments: Make Sure You Investigate Before You Terminate
November 23, 2011
Social media comes with its risks, but it can also provide significant rewards for companies that are smart about social media. However, it seems that the headlines have been dominated by stories about employers who have fired employees for remarks made on Twitter, Facebook, blogs and other sites. Employees who feel they were wrongfully terminated are fighting back. Lindsay Walker explores what employers need to know before taking any action against employees, as well as defines “protected activity.”
