By Mark Speck Managing Partner, Spectrum Inc For those of you who remember or have heard the song “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel, I give you these updated lyrics, “Where have you gone, corporate governance, investors turn their lonely … [Read more...]
Making Your U.S Policies or Code of Conduct Global? Avoid These Seven Mistakes!
By Kristy Grant-Hart KristyGH@SparkCompliance.com It seems so simple – just roll-out your U.S. Code of Conduct or policies to the rest of the world. They’re already written, right? And you’ve had a lawyer look them over in the States. What could … [Read more...]
A Jam-Packed Day at the Southern California SCCE Conference
By Diana Trevley Chief of Global Operations, Spark Compliance Consulting DianaTrevley@SparkCompliance.com Southern California – a sun-drenched paradise, with waves crashing onto the sand and majestic mountains in the distance. And traffic. Lots … [Read more...]
Eric Havian on Whistleblowers: Perspectives of a Qui Tam Attorney [Podcast]
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By Adam Turteltaub adam.turteltaub@corporatecompliance.org Why do employees go outside the company to blow the whistle? Are they in it for the money? Out for revenge? Or, did someone just not listen to them? Eric Havian, partner in the San … [Read more...]
FCPA Compliance: Knowing How to Deal with Public Officers is Key
By Carole Walters Editor at Traliant Dealing with public officials poses many ethical and compliance challenges for organizations that do business internationally. High on the list is the risk of bribery and corruption. Training employees and third … [Read more...]
CCO Liability: Winds of Change at the SEC?
By Scott Killingsworth Scott.Killingsworth@BryanCave.com “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” -Bob Dylan Chief Compliance Officer Eugene Mason recently agreed to pay $25,000 to settle SEC charges that his failure to … [Read more...]
Goodyear settles SEC’s FCPA charges for $16M – Underscores Importance of Effective Compliance Programs
By Stephanie Gallagher, JD stephanie.gallagher@corporatecompliance.org [bctt tweet="Goodyear settles SEC’s FCPA charges for $16M: Underscores Importance of Effective Compliance Programs" via="no"] Goodyear settled charges by … [Read more...]