Risk Management

10 Tips for Encouraging Internal Misconduct Reporting

Studies show most whistleblowers attempt to first report their concerns internally before approaching the federal government. Organizations that facilitate reporting employee concerns stand a much better chance of avoiding legal troubles and a variety of other negative consequences stemming from a federal inquiry.

Boards of Directors Charged with Cybersecurity Risk Management by SEC Commissioner

The SEC appears to be raising the bar for directors everywhere to be responsible for overseeing cyber-risk management.

Supreme Court Rejects “Presumption Of Prudence” In ERISA Stock Cases

In a decision that overruled all seven U.S. courts of appeal, the Supreme Court last week rejected a “presumption of […]

Insurance Industry Ponders Its Next, Biggest, Risk Management Problem

The insurance industry was years ahead of the political debate, and is now at what might be considered the next step…

Florida Overhauls Its Data Security Breach Notification Law Effective July 1, 2014

Next month Florida joins a number of states, including California, New Mexico, Iowa, and Kentucky, in overhauling the requirements and steps companies must follow when faced with a potential or actual security breach resulting in the unauthorized disclosure of personal information.

Second Circuit Extends Reach Of Benefits Insurance

The case turned on whether a claim made under ERISA, by a woman who alleged retaliation that included termination of […]

Legal, But Immoral? Companies Taking Out Life Insurance Policies On Employees

Hundreds of companies in the U.S., including some of the largest banks, are taking out life insurance policies on their […]

IBM Study: Most Cyber Breaches Involve Human Error

Businesses are spending big money to make sure they have the technology they need to keep data secure but the […]

In Fervor Over Cyber Breaches, Don’t Neglect Paper Risks

Corporate attention has shifted to preventing or managing major cyber security breaches, but a recent Department of Health and Human […]

Suspect “Warranties” For Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans

When considering a strategy to protect against lawsuits from participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, companies should look critically at fiduciary […]

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