Corporate Governance

The Dangers Of Short-Term Thinking On Information

Archivists, historians, librarians and some of the savvier people in the business world are sounding the alarm about an impending […]

Embezzlers Profiled In Study By Insurance Carrier

Based on information gleaned from hundreds of federal court cases, international insurer Hiscox has released its 2016 “Embezzlement Study.” It […]

New Guidelines for Board Oversight of Ethics and Compliance

With increasing regulatory oversight of ethics and compliance programs, boards need to receive timely information about areas of risk and concern. […]

In-House Lawyer, “Unauthorized,” Still Gets Privilege

An in-house attorney licensed to practice in California but occasionally working in his company’s Pennsylvania office, but without a “Limited […]

Collect Better Data, Not More Data

A potential “paralyzing paradox” presented by data collection and how to get past it.

Boardrooms Shudder Over Delaware Judge’s Decision

Shareholders in Dell Inc. were underpaid by $6 billion when the company was taken private, according to a Delaware chancery […]

Cybersecurity Is A Governance And Risk Management Issue

More companies are coming to see cybersecurity as part of a larger compliance and integrity program, rather than shunting it […]

Why Compliance Officers Are Nervous

Eight out 10 are “at least somewhat concerned” about the change in tone in Washington, and about two out of […]

Accounting Flaws Now Prime Target In Securities Class Actions

For the third straight year, there has been an increase in the number of securities class actions filings with accounting-related […]

An Overlooked Exception To Attorney-Client Privilege

It’s based on a 45-year old Fifth Circuit precedent – Garner v. Wolfinbarger – a precedent that’s alive and well […]

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