Compliance

You don’t have to look far in society to realize that as the generations change from Generation X through Y now to Generation Z (with Generation Alpha behind them), the ethics of the common person are changing. Ethics and compliance consultant Calvin London talks about the impact on ethical behavior and the ability to create a positive culture and a...

It’s easy to rely on metrics like “completed trainings” to chart the effectiveness of your compliance program. Compliance expert Courtney Sander reality checks the underlying stats you’re (probably) using to prove the value of your program. Every compliance program should achieve these three goals: align the business with rules, regulations and laws; prevent misconduct; and detect misconduct. And as well-intentioned...

The more things change, the more they stay the same. This time last year, we summarized the top 10 ESG stories of 2021, and those three letters continued to dominate our coverage this year. But we brought you much more than that, including coverage of FCPA enforcement actions, ethical lapses by world leaders, ongoing Covid-19 impacts and more. In no...

New regulations will require companies to report accurate and up-to-date beneficial ownership information to the U.S. government. Keeping track of changes could prove to be a tall task. Miller & Chevalier’s Ian Herbert talks about what companies can do to stay compliant. When FinCEN published its final rule regarding beneficial ownership reporting in September 2022, its primary goal was to...

The 2021 Corporate Transparency Act included new reporting requirements that represent the most significant change in the formation of corporations in decades, and while it’s clear that the White House intends to use FinCEN regulations as part of its anti-financial crime pursuits, it may not be clear what that means for small companies. In January 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate...

Just like the Brooklyn Bridge, an effective anti-corruption compliance program is no accident. Explore compliance through a structural engineering lens. A World Tour of Great Structures Great Structures in History & Compliance What’s in this whitepaper from Tom Fox:In this in-depth history lesson, Tom Fox explores what some of the most recognizable sites and landmarks throughout history have in common...

What does the second World Series title by the Houston Astros in five seasons have to do with corporate compliance? Tom Fox answers that question. Baseball & Compliance Compliance Lessons From the World Series What’s in this whitepaper from Tom Fox:You might assume the Houston Astros' second World Series title in five seasons wouldn't mean much to compliance experts, but...

An EU court decision and legislative moves in the U.S. and UK make compliance with privacy regulations increasingly difficult. Arnall Golden Gregory partner Kevin L. Coy sets the scene for what’s likely to come in the next few months. Transfers of personal data from the European Union/European Economic Area to the United States and other countries without adequacy decisions, including...

It may be tempting to hoard the data you have gathered on your customers, but an increasing number of regulations and laws require businesses to do just the opposite. Sarah Hutchins and Robert Botkin from Parker Poe are here to tell you why that’s good news. Chilon of Sparta is credited with the proverb “less is more.” If only he...

A Gallup survey last year found that among employees who had received training on ethics and compliance, fewer than one in four rated the session as excellent. If you’ve seen the worst of the worst when it comes to compliance training, it’s not hard to see why. Ethics and compliance consultant Calvin London has a modest proposal: It’s time to...

When we speak of non-retaliation, it’s often in an effort to encourage staff to speak up. Right now, lack of speaking up isn’t the problem. Retaliation itself, rather than employee silence, is running rampant, harming our cultures of integrity. Mary Shirley discusses some of the data around the culture-of-integrity crisis and provides a guide detailing an actionable way to address...

Explore the details of criminal terrorism proceedings against French cement manufacturer Lafarge and its Syrian subsidiary. Criminal Terrorism-Support Charges Lafarge Criminal Action What’s in this whitepaper from Tom Fox:The DOJ recently announced a guilty plea from Lafarge, a French cement company, and its Syrian subsidiary to settle charges that the companies provided material support for terrorist activities. Combined, they'll pay...