Menu4/3/18: “Tone at the top” is a constant in compliance approaches and regulatory guidance. But, how does that tone filter through to the organization rather than remaining a mere slogan? In a post on Corruption, Crime & Compliance, Michael Volkov explains, “No matter how effective
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Mar 14, 2018 •
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Both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) have released guidance about their regulatory authorities since the beginning of the year. In March, law firm Baker Donelson took those releases a step further when it published
Mar 14, 2018 •
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Law firm Hogan Lovells’ newly released Global Bribery and Corruption Outlook 2018 breaks down recent trends and developments. The 40-page report sets the stage with “For the most part, 2018 will see countries do more to enforce their anti-bribery and corruption laws. How authorities plan to go about this
Mar 14, 2018 •
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The Justice Department recently entered into a settlement agreement with the University of Baltimore to resolve allegations that the University discriminated against a female employee based upon her pregnancy, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The case could apply to any organization, regardless of industry. According to DOJ,
Mar 14, 2018 •
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Cody Worthington recently posted an article to The FCPA Blog about an often-overlooked indicator of fraud: the balance sheet. He should know. Worthington is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Internal Auditor and Public Accountant in addition to his other roles. He cautions, “… don’t overlook the balance sheet.
