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Corporate Counsel

Ephemeral Messaging Compliance Keys in Wake of New DOJ Policy

Companies need to make sure that employees know when to use ephemeral messaging apps and ensure that they document the communications, otherwise they risk losing out on cooperation credit during FCPA enforcement actions.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Even With DOJ Easing Stance on Ephemeral Messaging, Compliance Hurdles Remain

When employees use ephemeral messaging apps companies still need to ensure that they document their communications, otherwise they could risk losing out on credit for cooperating with federal investigators.
4 minute read

Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: A Product-Safety Prosecution First | New SEC Nominee | Nardello GC Nominated | Plus: Who Got the Work

This week we look at a USDOJ product-safety prosecution. Plus: a Nardello managing director is getting the nod for a federal court post, Trump picks Allison Herren Lee for an SEC seat, and Trump Org has a new chief compliance counsel. Thanks for reading!
11 minute read

International Edition

A&O Consulting Arm Secures Role on KPMG Inquiry

The firm is advising the FRC as a government select committee publishes a report scrutinising audit processes.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Report: Half of World's Largest Companies Fail Pay Equality Test

Companies in the financial, technology, retail and health care industries were graded across five categories: equal pay gap, median pay gap, racial pay gap, transparency and commitment to pay equality. The results suggest companies in every sector are struggling, though some more than others.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

As Global Democracy Stumbles, Corruption Flourishes

Transparency International says the continued failure of most countries to significantly control corruption is contributing to a crisis in democracy…
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Brexit's Possible No-Deal Causes Uncertainty in Europe

The Brexit countdown clock on Alessandro Galtieri's iPad served as a constant reminder of the uncertainty that loomed larger with every tick of the clock. Not that he needed another reminder.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

OFAC Action Against Stanley Black & Decker Highlights Importance of Compliance Monitoring

Before acquiring a China-based power tool company, Stanley Black & Decker provided trade compliance training to employees and senior management at the Chinese company that agreed in writing to stop doing business with Iran. But its efforts were ultimately insufficient, according to the Treasury Department.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Consumer Privacy and the Danger of Parallel Investigations

The blazing-fast process of parallel investigations immediately exposes the organization to risk it was not expecting, and can spread in unpredictable ways.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

FDA Alert on Hacking Vulnerability in Heart Defibrillators is Wake-Up Call

Corporate defense attorneys said internet-of-things privacy and security issues are a growing concern for medical device manufacturers, distributors and health care providers.
4 minute read

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