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Live Nation & Radio Music License Committee Targeted In Justice Department Antitrust Activity
Justice Department entertainment industry enforcement action to protect ticketholders & competitors highlights new general antitrust enforcement activism Continue reading
Posted in antitrust, Compliance, Cyber, Data Security, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Debt Collections Act, Fraud, Internal Controls, marketing, Privacy, Risk Management, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, Employer, Internal Controls, Live Nation, Radio, Risk Management, Ticketmaster
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Robocall Law Raises Fines, Tightens Requirements
Robocallers could be fined up to $10,000 and telephone and other voice providers will face more responsibility to identify and stop the burgeoning robocall epidemic under a bill passed by Congress and awaiting President Trump’s signature. The new rules offer … Continue reading
Take Your Preventive Medicine
Better planning and management can head off most but not all problems. Sometimes stuff happens even when you do everything right. Either way, better management usually minimizes the damage and makes it easier to clean up the mess. It’s never … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, Board of Directors, CEO, CFO, Compliance, Cyber, D&O, Data Security, Director Liability, E&O, Employee Benefits, Employment, ESOP, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Health Plans, Internal Controls, Labor Relations, Leadership, M&A, Officers, Officers Liability, Performance Management, Privacy, Reductions In Force, Reengineering, Retirement Plans, Risk Management, Shareholder Liability, Stock Plans, Tax, Teaming, Turnaround Management, Workforce Management
Tagged Bankruptcy, CFO, Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, ERISA, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Fiduciary Liability, Fiduciary Responsibility, health plans, Human Resources, inspiration, Internal Controls, labor law, Leadership, officers liability, quotes, Risk Management, risk managmenet, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox
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Hone Workforce Management By Making Your HR The “Performance Department”
Want to get your hr function to better support your business? You might want to start by replacing your “People Department” with a “Performance Department.” Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, CFO, Compliance, Performance Management, Reengineering, Teaming, Workforce Management
Tagged Benefits, compensation, Employee, Employer, management, Performance Management, Workforce
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Money Services Business Pays $45K CMP For Violating BSA Reporting Requirements
Mian, Inc., doing business as Tower Package Store, a money services business (MSB) is learning an expensive of the risks of failing to report cash transactions and other anti-money laundering (AML) requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). It’s paying … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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FFI List Search and Download Tool Added To FATCA Website
The FFI List Search and Download Tool located on the FATCA Website is now available. Use the Search and Download Tool to find out if a Foreign Financial Institution (FFI) has registered. Download an entire list of Financial Institutions or … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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June 16 Deadline Nears for Taxpayers Living Abroad; June 4 IRS Webinar Can Help Those Reporting Foreign Accounts
Taxpayers abroad qualifying for an automatic two-month extension must file their 2013 federal income tax returns by Monday, June 16, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The June 16 deadline applies to U.S. citizens and resident aliens living overseas, or … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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12/31 Hiring Deadline To Claim Work Opportunity Tax Credit For Hiring Vets
U.S. businesses planning to hire for positions that veterans qualify for might want to make their hiring decision by December 31, 2012 to take advantage of a possible opportunity to receive a Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Employers planning to claim an … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, Director Liabiloity, Employee Benefits, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Internal Controls, Labor Relations, M&A, Officers, Reductions In Force, Reengineering, Tax, Turnaround Management
Tagged Bankruptcy, change management, Corporate Taxes, Employer, employment, ERISA, Hiring, Human Resources, Labor-Management, management, mergers, Officer liability, reduction in force, reductions in force, Reengineering, RIF, shut down, Tax Credit, turn around, turn around management, unfair labor practices, union
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Disability Exposures Big US Business Risk; New DOD App Helps ID Resources
Businesses and individuals looking to find solutions to help accommodate persons with disabilities may find a new free app for Apple Devices from the Department of Defense (DOD) Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program helpful. The new application now available in the iTunes App store … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Disability Discrimination, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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Personal Consumer Information Protection in Hospital/Healthcare Setting At HIMSS November 11
Stamer Speaks on “PCI In the Hospital/Healthcare Setting” on 11/1 in LA Cynthia Marcotte Stamer will speak on “PCI In The Hospital/Healthcare Setting” at the Privacy and Security Forum in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, November 1. About The Program … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, Data security, directors liability, Disability Discrimination, Employer, employment, facebook, FACTA, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, health care, HIPAA, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, PCI, personal consumer information, Privacy, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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Obama Administration Continues War On Management Despite NLRB’s Tempoary Setback In Suit Against Arizona Secret Ballot Law
Businesses concerned about Obama Administration-backed efforts to promote its pro-labor agenda must stay diligent. Although a U.S. District Court judge in Arizona this week rejected a bid by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to have an Arizona state constitutional amendment requiring secret balloting in union organizing campaigns invalidated as preëmpted by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRB) on its face, the Court left the door open for a potentially successful challenge to the Arizona secret ballot amendment in the future depending on how Arizona applies the law. Furthermore, considered in the context of the Obama Administration’s broader pro-union regulatory and enforcement agenda, the NLRB’s challenge to the Arizona and other state secret ballot laws reminds businesses that their operation face a minefield of mounting labor-management relations risks. In light of these expanding exposures, business leaders should update their policies and practices to mitigate the rising risks while keeping a close eye on the Obama Administration’s ongoing effort to expand the power of organized labor by challenging secret ballot mandates in Arizona and other states and the plethora of other pro-union regulatory and enforcement efforts.
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Internal Controls, M&A, Reengineering, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, Employer, Human Resources, Labor-Management, NLRA, NLRB, Reengineering, Risk Managment, union
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IRS Shares Model Section 83(b) Election Language; Execs & Companies Should Use Care When Handling Tax, Other Compensation Matters
New model notice to help Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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Record $10M Plus Housing Disability Discrimination Settlement Shows Disability Exposures Big US Business Risk
A $10,250,000 settlement announced by the Justice Department today (June 25, 2012) with JPI Construction L.P. (JPI) and six other JPI firms is the largest-ever disability-based housing discrimination settlement discriminated. The settlement resolves Justice Department charges the JPI and its affiliates illegally discriminated on the … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Disability Discrimination, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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Obama’s Comments Remind Businesses Of Rising Disability Discrimination Enforcement Risks On Olmstead Anniversary
Statements made today (June 22, 2012) by the Obama Administration confirm that U.S. businesses face a continuing and growing need to be on guard to defend against potential disability discrimination liabilities.
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Disability Discrimination, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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June 30 Deadline To Report Foreign Bank and Financial Account Information Looming
Got a foreign bank account? You may need to get moving to avoid missing an important reporting deadline on June 30.
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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Landlords, Lenders & Other Businesses Face Growing Exposures For Failing To Accommodate Special Needs Of Customers
Businesses should take steps to make sure that their business properties, operations and people are properly prepared to meet the special needs of customers and other persons with disabilities, language restrictions or other protected status requiring accommodation in light of the growing emphasis of the Obama Administration on enforcing disability discrimination laws.
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, discrimination, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, real estate, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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UTD, Others Offer Corporate Leaders Tips On “Succeeding with Financing in a Time of Economic Uncertainty” At 2/29 Program
Corporate Directors, Executives and Financial Officers may want to check out the program on “Succeeding with financing in a time of economic uncertainty” that The Center for Finance Strategy Innovation (CFSI) and The Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance (IECG) Of The University of Texas at Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management plan to present on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:30am – 1:30pm in the Executive Education Dining Room (JSOM 1.606), Naveen Jindal School of Management
Strategic Preparation & Planning Promote Change Readiness & Effectiveness
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the ability of businesses and their leaders to respond appropriately and effectively to changing circumstances often is key to success. Effectiveness often comes from planning and execution.
Georgia Manufacturer Requiring Excessive I-9 Work Eligibility Documentation Nailed For Illegal Discrimination
The Justice Department’s December 30, 2011 announcement of its negotiation of a settlement with small Georgia rug manufacturer Garland Sales Inc. (Garland) shows all businesses run big risks for violating Federal Civil Rights and other employment discrimination laws. Careful processes and procedures to balance compliance with I-9 documentation rules and exposures to discrimination charges.
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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Record-Breaking Countrywide Settlement Highlights Rising Exposures of US Businesses To Discrimination Prosecution
The Obama Administration sent another sharp reminder to U.S. businesses about their growing exposure to prosecution for illegal discrimination practices when it filed its largest residential fair lending settlement in history this week.
The latest in a stream of discrimination enforcement actions taken by the Obama Administration against U.S. businesses for alleged violations of U.S. civil rights and other discrimination laws, the settlement agreement announced December 21, 2011 provides for payment of $335 million in compensation to the more than 200,000 qualified African-American and Hispanic borrowers that Federal officials allege were victims of the widespread pattern or practice of illegal discrimination against qualified African-American and Hispanic borrowers by Countrywide Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (Countrywide) while Countrywide served as one of the nation’s largest single-family mortgage lenders and originated more than 4 million residential mortgage loans. Bank of America now owns Countrywide.
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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IRS Releases Guidance on Foreign Financial Asset Reporting
The Internal Revenue Service in coming days will release a new information reporting form that taxpayers will use starting this coming tax filing season to report specified foreign financial assets for tax year 2011. US businesses with foreign assets or accounts need … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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New School Racial Accommodation Guidance Gives Important Insights For Schools & Other Organizations On Obama Administration Affirmative Action Enforcement
Race One Of Many Enforcement Priorities On Administration Agenda Schools as well as U.S. private businesses and governmental agencies generally should examine two new guidance documents available here detailing what voluntary affirmative action and racial integration options that the Obama … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged affirmative action, Compliance, directors liability, education law, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, public education, race discrimination, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, school, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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Justice Department Landlord Suit Shows Businesses Face Rising Disability Discrimination Enforcement Risks
DOJ Sues Another Landloard For Disability Discrimination Latest Action Shows Obama Justice Department Aggressively Enforcing Discrimination Laws The Justice Department on November 23, 2011 sued the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), the Board of Regents of the University of … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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Businesses Face Rising Disability Discrimination Enforcement Risks
Enforcing disability discrimination laws is a high priority of the Obama Administration Business leaders increasingly recognize the need to tighten procedures to manage disability discrimination risks. The rising tide of enforcement actions highlights this expanding exposure. The July, 2011 Justice … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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Rising NLBR Enforcement Actions Signal Need To Prepare To Defend Anti-Union and Other Non-Union Specific Practices Against Potential Challenges
The National Labor Regulations Board (NLRB)’s announcement of a settlement against a Connecticut nursing home operator this week in conjunction with a series of other enforcement actions highlight the need for businesses to tighten defenses and exercise other caution to minimize their organization’s exposure to potential NLRB charges or investigation. As reflected by many of these enforcement acts, the exposures arise both from active efforts by businesses to suppress union organizing or contracting activities, as well as the failure to identify and manage hidden labor law exposures in the design and administration of more ordinary human resources, compliance, business operations and other policies and practices.
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Fraud, Internal Controls, M&A, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax, Uncategorized
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, facebook, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, labor law, linkedin, NLRB, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, social media, Sox, unfair labor practices, union
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Executive’s Sentencing Reminder To Government Contractors, Subcontractors of Need To Manage Bid Rigging & Other Compliance Risks
The U.S. Department of Justice’s May 10 announcement of the sentencing of a company executive for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud in connection with bids on a contract for the repair of refuse carts for the city of Chicago highlights the need for businesses and business leaders to use care to ensure the honestly and accuracy of minority subcontractor and other representations made when bidding and contracting for government contracts and other conduct in connection with their business dealings with federal, state or local government agencies.
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Internal Controls, Officers, Reengineering, Shareholder Liability, Tax
Tagged bid rigging, Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, governemnt contractor, Internal Controls, minority recruiting, OFCCP, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, Sox, subcontractor
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Improving the Effectiveness of Compliance & Risk Management By Getting HR On The Compliance Team
Businesses leaders concerned with managing risk that can arise when an employee or other workforce member violates Sentencing Guideline or other rules for which the business or leader is legally accountable should not overlook the value of getting their human resources department and others responsible for managing performance on the compliance team.
Posted in Bankruptcy, CEO, D&O, Director Liabiloity, Employment, Fiduciary Responsibility, Internal Controls, Officers, Shareholder Liability, Tax
Tagged Compliance, directors liability, Employer, employment, Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Internal Controls, officers liability, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, Sox
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Businesses, Their Leaders & Owners Risk Liability If Mismanage Employee Benefit Obligations
Businesses leaders struggling to deal with economic setbacks frequently may be tempted to use employee benefit plan contributions or funds for added liquidity or otherwise fail to take appropriate steps to protect and timely deposit plan contributions or other plan assets. A long and ever-mounting series of decisions demonstrates the risks that distressed businesses, their officers, directors and other employees fail to make appropriate arrangements for the proper fulfillment of employee benefit plan related obligations Continue reading
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