ESG—environmental, social, and governance—has become the buzzword among businesses today. With Europe leading the way, U.S. companies are quickly catching up. Meanwhile, regulatory authorities are...

In the last issue, we discussed the fuss around the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).[1] Although the final regulations have recently been published establishing the...

Following up on our presentation at the SCCE ESG and Compliance Conference held virtually in November 2023, we emphasized how both compliance and environmental, social,...

In the delicate ecosystem of corporate governance, the role of the chief compliance officer (CCO) embodies a profound duality. Traditionally seen as the custodians of...

Employee reporting is not only a critical element of an effective compliance program but also a core function that demonstrates the organization’s goodwill in corporate...

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to issue a final rule that would ban the vast majority of noncompete agreements...

The due diligence process is a critical element in a merger and acquisition transaction. Most companies clearly define the steps and rarely skip them. However,...