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ChatGPT and Other AI Tools Use As Discoverable Evidence in Litigation and Government Investigations: What Business Leaders Must Know


Use of AI can have significant evidence, document retention, and other consequences for organizations and their legal exposure. Organizations in their leaders need to manage the use of AI to manage these risks and obligations. Continue reading

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Public Companies Warned To Disclose Cyber Risks By $7 Million SEC Penalty


The $7 million in penalties the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) collected from four current and former public companies warns other public companies and their leaders of the growing risks of making materially misleading disclosures regarding cybersecurity risks and intrusions … Continue reading

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Sex Harassment Lawsuit Against Landlord Reminder Federal Discrimination Bans Apply To Housing, Other Business Ops Beyond Employmenr


A new Fair Housing Act sexual harassment lawsuit filed against the owner and operator of rental properties in the Pulaski County, Kentucky area reminds business owners and leaders that sexual harassment and other federal civil rights and other discrimination and … Continue reading

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New DOJ Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy Alerts Organizations To Strengthen Sentencing Guideline Compliance Programs


Since the Federal Sentencing Guidelines are key determinants on the criminal liability and sentencing of organizations and their leaders for federal crimes committed by their organization or their employees, organizations and their leaders need to clearly understand the multitude of laws that could trigger their application and the practices necessary to position themselves and their organizations to mitigate liability in the event of a potential criminal violation. Continue reading

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Baseball Lesson on Servant Leadership & Teamwork


A lesson in servant leadership and teamwork provides invaluable insights on building and perpetuating great teams and servant leaders. At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves children with learning disabilities, the father of one of the students delivered … Continue reading

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Chrisley, Other Felony Tax Prosecutions Highlight Growing Tax Criminal Prosecution Risks


Christley tax prosecution, other convictions show advisability of cleaning up and avoiding new employment, income and other tax violations. Continue reading

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Rene Augustine Named DOJ Antitrust Division Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Responsible for International and Policy


Zurich’s $5.1 million tax penalty reminds US businesses involved in international transactions to comply with US cross border reporting and tax requirements Continue reading

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$5.1 Million Zurich Life Tax Settlement Highlights International Reporting Noncompliance Risks


Zurich’s $5.1 million tax penalty reminds US businesses involved in international transactions to comply with US cross border reporting and tax requirements Continue reading

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12/17 Deadline to Comment on EPA’s Proposed Improvements to Methane Rule Governing New Oil and Gas Sources


12/17 Deadline to Comment on EPA’s Proposes Improvements to Methane Rule Governing New Oil and Gas Sources Continue reading

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11/27 Deadline To Comment On Proposed SBA Express Loan Programs and Affiliation Programs Rule Changes


11/27 Deadline To Comment On Proposed SBA Express Loan Programs and Affiliation Programs Rule Changes Continue reading

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FinCEN Warns US Businesses & Individuals Of corruption Related Risks Of Nicaraguan Investments or Dealings


FinCEN Warns US Businesses & Individuals Of corruption Related Risks Of Nicaraguan Investments or Dealings! Continue reading

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Manage Better By Managing Emotion In Messages


Consciously manage the emotion in your message to manage others better. Research shows people don’t actually respond to language that’s positive or negative. They respond to language that’s emotional. Emotion in language can motivate or alienate, deliver criticism or coaching, … Continue reading

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Don’t Underestimate Quiet Team Members


Management often lose the benefit of valuable insights of quiet team members amid the din of input of more assertively expressive team members. Capture this input by structuring avenues to encourage and capture this quiet input. About The Author A … Continue reading

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