Compliance

The NLRB’s 2014 Initiatives

April 29, 2014

A memo from the NLRB’s general counsel highlight a few major issues the board is looking to focus on, which may mean dramatic changes are on the horizon for employers.

Mitigating Bribery Risks With Financial Controls

April 29, 2014

Companies should reallocate their compliance programs to make sure resources and attention are devoted to serious risks – such as unauthorized payments to foreign officials – and not payments for gifts, meals and entertainment, Michael Volkov of the Volkov Group Law Firm suggests.

SEC Wants Cybersecurity Info From Dozens Of Financial Industry Companies

April 28, 2014

The SEC announced it will examine cybersecurity preparedness at dozens of broker-dealers and investment advisors. The announcement, in the form […]

Understanding the Limits Of OSHA Inspection Authority

April 23, 2014

Only by understanding the limits on OSHA’s authority, writes Goldberg Segalla attorney Michael Rubin, can you make an intelligent decision […]

Former Fed Enforcers Warn Companies Of Coming FCPA Crackdown

April 22, 2014

Two former high-level government enforcers, both of whom are now defense attorneys, warn companies that FCPA and other corruption enforcement […]

Former Compliance Officer Could Face $5M Fine For Failures On His Watch

April 22, 2014

A former compliance officer for MoneyGram International Inc. may face a fine of up to $5 million after the company […]

Social Media Policies A Must To Avoid Liability

April 21, 2014

Social media has proven to be a powerful tool for many business purposes, but also at times a dangerous one. […]

Survey: Anti-Bribery Enforcement Is A World-Wide Trend

April 17, 2014

Parallel prosecutions are on the rise. Companies targeted by the SEC and DOJ cannot assume that settling will mean no further liability.

To Avoid Tax Time Surprises, Mind Your Partnership Agreement

April 17, 2014

In a tax dispute, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a Texas attorney who had deducted some […]

A New, Tougher Criminal Antitrust Regime In The UK

April 16, 2014

A new antitrust authority, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has been established in the UK. It replaced two former […]

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