Compliance

SEC Must Be “Strong, Effective Cop On The Beat,” Chair Says

The Securities and Exchange Commission will be “aggressive and creative” in using enforcement actions going forward, including pursuing individuals, seeking […]

SEC To Bulk Up Financial Reporting Enforcement

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reinvigorating its accounting regulation enforcement efforts, including by adding dedicated staff and utilizing data […]

“FACTA” May Provide Defense Against Background Check Lawsuits

With the number of class-action lawsuits filed against employers performing criminal background checks on potential employees growing, companies may find […]

GC Couldn’t Keep The Ship On Course

There’s some schadenfreude afoot, but GC Stephen Cutler carries on, emphasizing the lessons-learned…

SEC Crosses The Pond To Analyze UK Hedge Funds

Exercising new powers instituted after the financial crisis, the Securities and Exchange Commission is having meetings with dozens of London […]

SEC Proposes CEO Pay Ratio Rule

Companies will have to show how CEO compensation compares to that of average workers under a pay ratio proposal from […]

Big Upgrade In Corporate Disclosures Since Lehman Collapse

The degree of compliance activity in major companies has increased since the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and disclosures regarding investigations […]

How WTO Rules Shape The World’s Energy Mix

Is the deck stacked against renewables?

For Government Contractors, New Veteran and Disability Hiring Rules

Applicants must be asked to self-identify, and employers must come up with ratio of applicants to hires in the protected categories.

Off-The-Clock Security Checks Under Fire

Employers who want to stay out of court are advised to analyze carefully the differences between practices that are acceptable, given the situation..

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