All United States articles – Page 247
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Senators chide slow-acting FTC over Facebook fine
With reports that the FTC is still negotiating penalties for Facebook’s breach of a privacy-related consent order, Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal urged the agency to “act swiftly to conclude its investigation.”
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ArticleAs it cleans house, FTC spares a popular rule
The FTC has announced the completion of its review of the Holder in Due Course Rule (Holder Rule), a protection for consumers who purchase goods and services using credit obtained through a merchant or by a lender who works with a merchant.
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FTC cracks down on Ukrainian dating apps
The FTC has removed dating apps from Apple’s App Store and Google’s Google Play Store following allegations they allowed children as young as 12 to access them.
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ArticlePCAOB inspectors find recurring problems, but evidence of effort
Auditors are still struggling with many of the same issues that have appeared prominently in inspection reports the past several years—but many firms are taking steps to address recurring problems, audit regulators say.
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ArticleJohn Walsh: The regulatory architect
From helping establish the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations to his more recent legal career, John Walsh has had a front-row seat to the evolution of compliance.
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ArticleChuck Senatore: The creative influencer
Fidelity’s Chuck Senatore has learned something from his 22 years of experience as a compliance officer: It’s all about teamwork, the ability to influence, and innovation.
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ArticleMary Shirley: The great empowerer
Her compliance career has been (literally) all over the map, but Mary Shirley remains fixed on a few key principles: aiming high, helping colleagues advance their careers, and making compliance sexy.
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ArticleSteven Pearlman: The whistleblower’s ally
When it comes to tackling whistleblower cases, Steven Pearlman has the skills, expertise, and legal acumen “in spades.”
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ArticleMatthew Pachman: The phoenix
The secret to rebuilding corporate culture after a scandal? It involves the people left behind.
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ArticleJim Massey: The life coach
As a sustainability leader and a fighter for equal access to healthcare, Jim Massey doesn’t just talk the talk; he walks the walk. “It’s about doing the right thing all the time,” he says.
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ArticleLeo Mackay, Jr.: The compliance commander
The former Navy pilot brings military tenets into business ethics and compliance.
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ArticleFabiana Lacerca-Allen: The crisis queen
Three kidnapping attempts, including one at the age of six, have taught the Argentina native how to stay calm in the face of a crisis.
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ArticleStephen C. King: The intrepid investigator
In an effective, disarming style, this Top Mind is using investigations to guide compliance, not just club noncompliance.
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ArticleColleen Dorsey: The pragmatist
Colleen Dorsey’s experience as counsel for Land O’Lakes has taught her what goes into the role of successful CCO.
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ArticleLynn Haaland: The compliance compass
“Super determined and tough” are two traits that propelled Lynn Haaland in her multifaceted role at PepsiCo and will continue to aid the compliance practitioner as she seeks new challenges.
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ArticleStephanie Davis: The culture converter
Leading a team effort to weather the scandal caused by “Dieselgate” is just part of the path forward envisioned by Volkswagen Group of America Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer Stephanie Davis.
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ArticleSEC charges GT Advanced Technologies with fraud
GT Advanced Technologies is in trouble with the SEC for misleading shareholders about its ability to provide sapphire glass to Apple for its iPhones.
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ArticleSEC proposes new disclosures for acquisitions, dispositions
The SEC has proposed steps to improve the information investors receive regarding the acquisition and disposition of businesses.
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Citing misconduct in procurement, Kraft will restate
Kraft Heinz will restate nearly three years of financial results after determining employee misconduct in procurement caused a net $208 million misstatement in product costs.
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ArticleA legacy in cowboy boots
Former CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton, who died last month, struck more a figure of a rock star than a regulator.