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Ins & Outs — Liar, Liar — Seven "Bet the Company" Risk Management Cues
Ron Pol discusses the different language cues used by CEOs and CFOs that might help identify an increased risk of deceptive financial reporting.
Ron Pol discusses the different language cues used by CEOs and CFOs that might help identify an increased risk of deceptive financial reporting.
Jim Jackson, executive office director and general counsel of Medair, discusses risk management for the humanitarian aid industry.
As more companies conduct business online, in-house counsel must strike a balance between customers’ interests and privacy. Don’t risk violating Federal Trade Commission policies — monitor data collection and web tracking to protect both your company and its customers.
In the midst of all of the corporate scandals that have erupted since the Enron bankruptcy filing last year and in light of the new requirements established by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, what do in-house counsel of public companies need to do both to protect their clients (the corporation, its officers, employees, and shareholders) and themselves? Read this article to get a better grasp of the scope of the problem and use the five-point compliance plan to help plan a solution.
What can in-house counsel do to help mitigate liability in the wake of a crisis and to help maintain the company's public reputation? James Nortz addresses this question in this must-read article.
An amended motion for leave to file an amicus brief in the Stein case.
Companies need to make their clients, colleagues and customers feel that their information is private and secure. That's just good business. But instituting relevant privacy policies and implementing new technologies is just the tip of the data security iceberg. Risk assessments, when performed regularly, are also a critical component to ensuring the effectiveness of a privacy compliance program.
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As lawyers, we are usually faced with complex systems of safety nets. The risk analysis is over. This article discusses how we can reduce the chance that a normal accident will occur for existing systems.
Companies using third-party websites to promote growth enjoy many benefits: cheap, effective exposure; real-time consumer feedback and interaction; and relevancy in a changing market. there are risks, however, when marketing to social networks. Avoid the pitfalls and understand the legal issues lurking behind the walls and tweets.
In this issue of European Briefings, a quarterly supplement of the ACC Docket, find out what you need to know about the most current risk management issues.