Corporate Governance

Equifax Cyber Insurance Won’t Cover The Hit

The expense of the breach could be “ multiples higher than the insurance payout” after the monumental hack…

Are Spoof Victims Covered By Computer Fraud Insurance?

Spoofing, sometimes known as “payment instruction fraud,” typically involves a phony invoice or an instruction to wire funds to an […]

No More Enrons: Why DOJ Doesn’t Prosecute Executives

Many critics have assumed that after the financial crisis of 2008, despite overwhelming evidence of fraud, there was a conscious […]

The New ISO Anti-Bribery Standard

Ensuring compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws from foreign jurisdictions (e.g. the UK’s Bribery Act) is […]

Lawyer’s Presence Made Firing Deliberations Privileged

The presence of an in-house lawyer on a company’s “Termination Review Committee” was enough to render the committee’s deliberations privileged, […]

Uber’s CEO To Take Leave of Absence

Travis Kalanick, the tempestuous chief executive of Uber, will take a leave of absence from the ride-sharing giant just as […]

Sustainability Accounting Standards As The New GAAP

A hundred years ago, basic corporate financials were considered nobody’s business but the company’s. It took the depression of the […]

Improve Compliance Programs to Avoid Government Investigations

Government investigations by enforcement or regulatory authorities cost companies millions in legal fees and settlements and can become a major […]

GC Was Diligent But He Blew It, Says Columnist

The investment advisory firm had been around for more than 30 years, burnishing a reputation for “for probity and integrity.” […]

Buffet: Healthcare Costs, Not Taxes, Cripple U.S. Companies

Corporate leaders are misguided in their preoccupation with the issue of taxes, according to Warren Buffet. What’s stifling growth for […]

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