Risk Management

Social Media Communications Are Compliance Challenge For Drug and Device Companies

The FDA has for years been sending out warning letters to pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers regarding drug, biologic, and […]

Code of Conduct, Training & Policies: Three Keys to Building a Culture That Values Ethics & Prevents Retaliation

The rate of retaliation for employees reporting misconduct has risen, and of those who have witnessed misconduct but not reported it, more than a third said they reasoned an office superior would seek payback. The Network identifies esources for implementing strong ethics programs.

Do Compliance Professionals Have To Be Lawyers?

Michael Volkov of the Volkov Group Law Firm reports on a “new and disturbing trend” – companies are requiring compliance professionals to be trained attorneys.

Redbox Covers the Nation with Red Box DVD Rental Units, But its CGL Policy Doesn’t Cover Redbox

In a recent coverage dispute, a court found that Redbox’s “personal injury and advertising injury” under Coverage B did not cover an alleged privacy violation.

Survey: Most Senior Managers Question Value Of Internal Audit

While many businesses say they have improved internal audit practices, progress there has not kept up with the increasingly risky […]

GM, NHTSA Before Congress On Ignition-Switch Recall

Just two months into her new role as CEO of automaker General Motors, Mary Barra is set to testify before […]

Deliberate Intent: Beyond Workers’ Compensation and Into the Assets of Your Business

A recent North Carolina Appeals Court ruling reminds employers of the instances in which companies, and supervisors, can be held liable for workplace injuries.

Ethics at Work: 2013 Survey Finds Positive Trends; Some Troubling Findings

Workplace misconduct is at an all-time low, according to the Ethics Resource Center’s recently-released National Business Ethics Survey, but the majority of corporate misconduct is committed by managers, from the supervisory level up to top management.

2014 May Be Cyber Insurance’s Most Popular Year Yet

A recent court decision on data breaches, which determined that cyber attacks fall outside the realm of traditional insurance, and the spate of high-profile breach cases may lead to a surge in cyber insurance in 2014.

Cruise Industry Seeks Safety Improvements To Buoy Bottom Line

In the last few years, several cruise ship disasters have cast a shadow over the industry, and firms recently have […]

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