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LRN continues to set the standard for ethics and compliance program research. Volkov Law is a supporter of, and advocate for, LRN's research because it has consistently confirmed what we all know and believe -- ethical companies perform better in the marketplace over the long run. It is an
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The Department of Justice's blockbuster FCPA settlement with Gunvor restores the credibility of DOJ's pronouncements of DOJ's commitment to aggressive FCPA enforcement. While I have questioned DOJ's commitment to its corporate enforcement policy in recent high-profile settlements (ABB and SAP, in
Podcasts
In this special episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, Michael Volkov joins colleague and long-time friend Tom Fox as they delve into the intricacies of recent FCPA enforcement actions, shedding light on the evolving landscape of corporate compliance. From the ABB case to the SAP settlement, Michael and Tom
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If you read about the world of hackers and cyber threats, you will quickly become numb to the creativity and variety of techniques that may threaten your organization. Like all risks, however, the key is to consider practically the real and significant threats to your organization. If you attempt to
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The Volkov Law Group is pleased to announce its new free, Volkov Law You Tube Channel, which offers a library of nearly ten (10) years of webinar videos. Volkov Law TV includes 132 webinar videos on a variety of enforcement and compliance topics. Please Subscribe to the Volkov Law TV
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Companies have to demand a new focus from their CEOs, senior executives and legal compliance team in response to the new DOJ and regulatory initiatives. These steps are not just suggestions nor items that can be prioritized based on resources. Instead, these are essential and basic requirements that will inevitably
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The Justice Department’s recent emphasis on ethics and compliance culture, along with greater specificity on “consequence management” is a welcome breath of fresh air. It is a policy coming for a long time and will bring about significant improvements. Do not get me wrong – there will be bumps and
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It is fun to follow all the early year views of trends, predictions and survey results. The beginning of the year includes lots of perspectives and analyses. Corporate boards are at the center of these important views. In a recent survey released by National Association of Corporate Directors, the top
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The ABB case, like most significant FCPA enforcement actions, sets important precedent and policy reminders. With time, and looking back, ABB gives companies with a prior criminal history a way forward to seek a fair resolution notwithstanding huge obstacles based on past performance. If you are ABB, you dodged a
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It is easy to be dogmatic in blog postings -- to express an unvarnished opinion that sounds valid. While it may not be supported by hard data or valid evidence, compliance officers are used to trusting their "gut feelings," when it comes to compliance. Compliance professionals with experience agree
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I have been -- and continue to be-- hyper-focused on the proper role and responsibilities for Chief Compliance Officers. Not that I see any cause for alarm, but it is easy to lose focus in the sea of so-called hot issues -- ESG, Diversity, Climate Change, Threats to Democracy, Cybersecurity
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As we enjoy the remainder of the summer and get ready to launch into a new fall season (no, not football) but a time for renewal and recommitment, this may be a good opportunity to examine and analyze your own compliance program. DOJ's framework provides a valuable set