Compliance

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

September 26, 2013

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

September 25, 2013

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

September 25, 2013

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

September 23, 2013

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

SEC Crosses The Pond To Analyze UK Hedge Funds

September 19, 2013

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

September 18, 2013

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

September 18, 2013

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

September 17, 2013

Is the deck stacked against renewables?

For Government Contractors, New Veteran and Disability Hiring Rules

September 4, 2013

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

August 23, 2013

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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