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Did your business pay all its bills last year? You might be in the minority. Financial & Legal Challenges Persist State of Credit Risk What’s in this report from Creditsafe:Large businesses had the hardest time paying their suppliers in 2022, according to an analysis by online credit score provider Creditsafe, as firms of all sizes...

Is your business prepared for permacrisis? Drivers of Civil Unrest Strikes, Riots & Protests Expected to Test Business Resilience What’s in this report from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty:Anger over growing social inequity and the rising cost of living, foundering faith in institutions and a rise in activism and environmental concerns will fuel ongoing strikes,...

What's to come this year? Demands for heightened oversight of employees, subsidiaries and third parties 2023 Update Global Bribery and Corruption Outlook What’s in this report from Hogan Lovells:For their annual analysis of regional and industry-specific developments in the area of bribery and corruption prevention, Hogan Lovells’ authors keep coming back to two words: good...

Podcaster and compliance expert Tom Fox digs into the details of a recent Delaware Chancery Court decision and how it could change everything for chief compliance officers.

Global legal & risk forecast shows economic issues rising The Year Ahead Global Disputes Forecast 2023 What’s in this report from Baker McKenzie:Cybersecurity and data disputes are likely to be the biggest risk to organizations in 2023, according to a Baker McKenzie survey of 600 senior legal and risk leaders from large organizations in the...

Litigation trends for 2023: What do in-house counsel expect? Perspectives From Corporate Counsel 2023 Annual Litigation Trends Survey What’s in this report from Norton Rose Fulbright:Across industries, corporate counsel faced an increase in regulatory disputes in 2022, and 2023 is expected to be another busy year, as agencies step up their enforcement of cybersecurity, white-collar...

Learn more about how compensation can reinforce compliance culture (or not) Encouraging Good, Discouraging Bad Incentives in Compliance What’s in this report from podcaster and compliance expert Tom Fox:Many companies overlook the importance of compensation and incentives when it comes to reinforcing the compliance program and instilling a culture of compliance. They do so to...

Go inside Honeywell's profit-sharing/bribery scheme Profit Sharing as Bribery The Honeywell FCPA Enforcement Action What’s in this report from podcaster and compliance expert Tom Fox:Honeywell International’s U.S.-based subsidiary settled an FCPA enforcement action with the DOJ and SEC, coughing up criminal penalties of about $79 million. Podcaster and FCPA expert Tom Fox digs into the...

Something rotten in Denmark: Unpack the $2B settlement Danske Bank made with the U.S. government DOJ, SEC Settlements & Fines Money Laundering at Its Finest What’s in this report from podcaster and compliance expert Tom Fox:A U.S.-led investigation into Danske Bank ended late last year with the announcement of a $2 billion-plus fine and guilty...

2022 was an active year for antitrust enforcement; what will 2023 hold? Where Do We Stand in 2023? The State of U.S. Antitrust Enforcement What’s in this report from law firm Paul | Weiss:This year may prove to be a watershed one for antitrust enforcement, as the Biden Administration is expected to release new merger...

Companies continue to make strides in ESG reporting. Deloitte Analysis How Well-Prepared Are Companies for ESG Reporting? What’s in this report from Deloitte:A new survey from global consulting firm Deloitte shows that while public companies are making progress in building their ESG reporting infrastructure, challenges remain. According to the company’s survey, nearly 3 in 5...

Economy, cybersecurity, ESG disclosures will dominate 2023 for directors. Top Five Risk Trends for Boards Directors & Officers Insurance Insights 2023 What’s in this report from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty:Recessionary fears, cybersecurity and impending requirements for ESG disclosures are the top risks facing corporate boards and officers in 2023, according to a report by...

Find out how a three-time convicted FCPA violator, ABB, managed to avoid having a monitorship imposed. A Win for Compliance ABB FCPA Resolution What’s in this whitepaper from Tom Fox:Tom Fox digs into the recently announced DOJ resolution with Swiss construction company ABB over accusations that it violated the FCPA. Simple enough, right? Maybe not...

Make sure you're asking all the right questions when onboarding new third-party vendors White Paper Build and Scope Better Vendor Due Diligence Questionnaires About this white paper from ProcessUnity: The rise of outsourcing means that you don't have to be the best at everything — you just have to be able to hire the best....

Insights from 1,300+ experts in data scraping detection and prevention. NewtonX Data Extraction Prevention Best Practices What’s in this whitepaper from NewtonX:Despite U.S. state and international laws aimed at reducing the amount of consumer data companies can store, a new survey by research firm NewtonX finds that only 42% of organizations have formal strategies in...

Keep up with FCPA enforcement, including actions against a commodity trader, a tech firm and a steel manufacturer. Hughes, Hubbard & Reed FCPA & Anti-Bribery Fall 2022 Alert What’s in this whitepaper from Hughes, Hubbard & Reed attorneys:Hughes, Hubbard & Reed attorneys take a comprehensive view of the most important global anti-bribery cases and recent...

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...

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...

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...

Explore benchmark data and regional comparisons for Europe, APAC, North America and South America. Regional Benchmark Report 2022 Regional Whistleblowing Hotline Benchmark Report About this report from Navex: Good analysis and benchmarking of whistleblowing hotline data helps organizations answer crucial questions about their risk and compliance programs. ​Each year, the Navex Regional Whistleblowing Hotline Benchmark...

How to challenge North Korea's entry into the crypto field of play Facing the Latest Challenge to the Crypto Ecosystem The North Korean Crypto Threat What’s in this whitepaper from the Crypto Council for Innovation:Policymakers and regulators are focused on North Korea’s pivot to crypto, which represents a dangerous convergence of national security, cyber and...

Breaking down the FCPA allegations against technology company Oracle Corp. Unpacking Oracle FCPA Enforcement Action Oracle: FCPA Recidivist What’s in this whitepaper from Tom Fox:For the second time, Oracle Corp., the Austin-based technology giant, has run afoul of provisions of the FCPA, according to the SEC. The agency has ordered the company to pay more...

September saw the announcement of a significant refinement of Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcement policies around FCPA enforcement and corporate compliance programs. Tom Fox, author, podcaster and compliance expert, shares insights from his conversations with several thought leaders in compliance. Fox breaks down key components of Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s now-famous memo, as well...

How are public company boards of directors adapting to movements like ESG and board diversity? Exploring the Changing Governance Landscape PwC 2022 Annual Corporate Directors Survey What’s in this whitepaper from PwC:Expectations from both consumers and shareholders are rising, and as PwC’s annual survey shows, board oversight and practices are shifting in response. Here are...

More data means more privacy concerns; it's time to analyze how your company uses personal data. Six Steps For Your Next Privacy Impact Assessment A Guide for Structuring and Implementing PIAs What's in this whitepaper by TrustArc: Does your organization know how it handles personal data? As your organization grows, the amount of data it...

Recommendations from Deloitte's Center for Board Effectiveness on the role audit committee members should play in organizations. Requirements, Oversight Responsibilities & Effective Strategies Deloitte Audit Committee Guide What's in this guide for audit committee members by Deloitte's Center for Board Effectiveness:The unique challenges of today’s business landscape and unprecedented levels of risk are causing audit...

Exploring the results of thousands of enterprise penetration tests to reveal where risk may be hiding in your organization. How the Threat Landscape Is Changing Coalfire 4th Annual Penetration Risk Report What's in this whitepaper by Coalfire covering more than 3,000 penetration tests:The risk landscape is ever-evolving, and enterprises must roll with those changes if...

Making the compliance case for relying on regtech to keep pace with digital transformation at banks and financial institutions. Keep up With the Digital Revolution Reimagining Compliance in Banks and FIs: The Role of Regtech What's in this whitepaper by TCS adviser Sunil Kumar:Digital transformation is reshaping virtually all industries, and banking and financial services...

Exploring the background and implications of the DOJ's sentencing of Chrysler (now FCA) over diesel emissions fraud. Corruption Isn't Just Bribery or FCPA Violations Chrysler/FCA Diesel Emissions Fraud Scandal What's in this whitepaper by attorney and podcaster Tom Fox:Corruption comes in all shapes, sizes and forms. And just because it doesn't begin with an allegation...

Getting started with your environmental, social and governance program. Getting Started With ESG Definitive Guide to ESG About this guide from Navex:This definitive guide to getting started with an ESG program is a comprehensive resource full of tips, advice and examples to help companies implement and manage ESG as a part of a complete risk...