The week in GRC: Covid-19 creates legal minefield, and DoJ eyes tech industry liability shield
– The Wall Street Journal reported that the US Department of the Treasury moved to fill a gap in the country’s anti-money...
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Opinion: SEC reforms offer mixed bag for whistleblowers
The SEC on Wednesday voted 3-2 to adopt amendments to the rules governing the agency’s whistleblower program. Now about a decade...
The week in GRC: BlackRock discloses votes against climate crisis laggards, and SEC postpones Rule 14a-8 vote
– According to CNBC, the philanthropic investment group created by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar intends to convince business...
General counsel launches ethics oath for in-house leaders
The general counsel of a UK-based digital marketing communications company has created a professional oath he hopes will be taken...
Herbalife to pay $122 million to resolve FCPA actions
Herbalife Nutrition has agreed to pay a total of roughly $122 million to settle allegations that it violated the books and records...
The week in GRC: SEC approves Reg SK changes, and Storebrand divests over corporate lobbying
– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to data provider MyLogIQ, 87 percent of companies in the S&P 500 opted for a...
Chinese companies face new US listing challenges
Chinese companies listed in the US are facing a range of serious regulatory challenges right now. Not only has the US government...
Using waivers to curb Covid-19 legal exposure
As states ease stay at home orders and individuals return to places of work and play, businesses are working hard to reduce the...
The week in GRC: DoJ urges regulatory policy framework rethink, and PCAOB extends Covid-19 review
– CNBC reported that, according to an SEC filing, McDonald’s is attempting to recoup millions of dollars in compensation it paid...
US loan company settles FCPA allegations
Greenville, South Carolina-based consumer loan company World Acceptance Corporation (WAC) has agreed to pay $21.7 million to...
