Biodiversity is foundational to human health, economic stability, and industrial resilience, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector, which is intrinsically dependent on natural ecosystems.
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The SEC’s crypto taxonomy changes everything. Pending enforcement targets should act now
The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance published a 68-page interpretive release in March that, for the first time, defines what is and is not a security in the digital asset space.
Posted inWhistleblowers
World Whistleblower Day: Trust determines whether employees speak up
An employee knows something is wrong. They’ve seen the signs. Maybe they’ve quietly weighed the risks for weeks. The question isn’t whether your organization has a hotline. It’s whether employees trust it enough to use it. That question is at the heart of World Whistleblower Day.
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From DOJ to in-house: Five mindset shifts for success in internal investigations
Hundreds of prosecutors and law enforcement agents have left the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) since January 2025. Many have landed or are seeking in-house jobs handling internal investigations of potential misconduct. But not all the instincts and skills they developed in DOJ will translate directly to the private sector. That was the message three […]
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Two clean companies, one exposed entity
Why compliance integration after a merger is a risk event, not a cost exercise.
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One part legal, one part behavioral: A winning recipe for a more thoughtful compliance program
Over more than three decades of defending claims, litigating False Claims Act cases, and helping clients avoid suspensions and debarments, my law firm colleagues and I have learned a fair amount about risk and what makes corporate compliance programs succeed or fail.
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Tone in the middle: Why compliance programs succeed or fail with managers
Global compliance programs often feature codes of conduct, policies, training, hotlines, investigations, and risk assessments. While these “seven elements” are essential, they do not guarantee an effective E&C Program.
Posted inOpinion
Compliance Under the Microscope: Why proactive programs are now essential
In today’s increasingly complex regulatory environment, organizations across many industries face escalating scrutiny from government enforcement agencies.
Posted inThird Party Risk
The Safe Bridge to the Americas: How data technology protects American companies
The government procurement market in Latin America represents a multi-billion dollar opportunity for American corporations, especially in the information technology, infrastructure, and medical equipment sectors.
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The fastest way to scale integrity? Embed it in culture through values.
Ethics and compliance are often perceived as a form of protection for an organization. That framing is just one part of the picture.
