Risk Management
Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, bribes can result in hefty fines or prison. But the guidance from DOJ/SEC acknowledges […]
Over the past decade, it has become more common for directors and officers to become targets of lawsuits, investigations and […]
Cybersecurity burst onto the scene as a major concern in 2013, and going forward companies must prepare for an even […]
Sustainability reporting is moving from cutting edge to mainstream and, though not every company may be ready to, or need to, add sustainability disclosures to its filings, it’s time to consider the possibility.
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.
The SEC appears to be raising the bar for directors everywhere to be responsible for overseeing cyber-risk management.
In a decision that overruled all seven U.S. courts of appeal, the Supreme Court last week rejected a “presumption of […]
The insurance industry was years ahead of the political debate, and is now at what might be considered the next step…
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.
The case turned on whether a claim made under ERISA, by a woman who alleged retaliation that included termination of […]
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