Compliance

Nearly 33 million U.S.-based business entities are obligated to file beneficial ownership reports with FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). But as of this summer, only a fraction — fewer than 10% — had filed, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in July congressional testimony. Companies created before the beginning of 2024 have just three months left to file their...

Measure intended to level playing field of carbon pricing in Europe

Prosecutors in the DOJ’s Criminal Division are watching how companies use technology like AI and whether they have adequately mitigated risks associated with it, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole Argentieri announced in a keynote address Sept. 23 at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics’ 23rd annual Compliance & Ethics Institute.

Cross-fertilization mechanisms can present truly holistic view of risk

In recent years, the SEC has planted a lot of carrots, telling companies over and over again that cooperation with commission investigations is one of the best ways to avoid harsh penalties. But corporate leaders are still left to calculate the risk and reward of proactive engagement with enforcement authorities whose proceedings pack a punch. For organizations that have resolved...

Looking at developments in California, Colorado and Utah

Gartner warns GCs to closely monitor election risk; scramble commences over EU names rule

Introducing Compliance Conversations With Anna Romberg & Julia Haglind

How many companies will really be off the hook under ‘materiality’ qualifier?

Execs expect generative AI to turn a profit as soon as next year, regulatory finserv penalties climb 31%

Companies using noncompete agreements to safeguard their competitive edge are rightly concerned as the FTC’s noncompete ban remains in limbo after a Texas judge ruled the agency lacked authority to ban such agreements. A group from law firm Baker Donelson suggest incorporating regular audits as part of your plan for securing protected information.

Program includes caps on monetary rewards whistleblowers can receive