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The power of communication and compliance in crisis management

A single crisis can cause severe damage to a brand and its reputation—even with the most highly regarded companies. Ethics and compliance-related crises are practically a daily occurrence. Headlines about regulatory failures,...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

Five tips for effective compliance communication

Effective communication is one of the core elements of a robust compliance program. At first glance, it seems straightforward: If you have an important change or message, simply send an email to all employees about it. But...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

Understanding the “G” in ESG: The critical role of compliance

Octavia Butler, a pioneering American writer, once wrote: “There is nothing new under the sun, but there are new suns.” Can this analogy also be applied to the concept of environmental, social, and governance (ESG)? While...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

The importance of explaining why

Writing, implementing, and enforcing strong compliance-related policies is critical to any compliance and ethics program. So, why do so many compliance failures occur due to breakdowns in internal controls?...more

CloudNine

Efficient Text and Chat Data Discovery Starts with Information Governance (IG)

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When it comes to ensuring that data is preserved and available for litigation, investigations, or government inquiries, it all starts with establishing and codifying clear data governance policies and procedures....more

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

Tips For Navigating Company Mergers And Acquisitions

According to research from Harvard Business Review, the vast majority—between 70 and 90 percent—of mergers and acquisitions fail. Successful corporate transitions begin by anticipating potential challenges....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Hot Topics: AI and ESG

The US Government Is Using AI To Detect Potential Wrongdoing, and Companies Should Too With agencies such as the SEC and DOJ using AI and other data analytics tools extensively to detect wrongdoing, companies need to adopt...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

HKEx Moves Forward With Diversity, Climate and Sustainability Initiatives

In recent years, investors and other members of the public have been focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, and financial regulators globally having been taking initiatives to require companies to meet...more

Smith Anderson

N.C. Business Court Strengthens a Company’s Ability to Assert the Attorney-Client Privilege in Disputes with Officers and...

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With its origins in the 16th century, the attorney-client privilege is one of the oldest doctrines in our common law tradition. Even so, new issues do arise, like in the North Carolina Business Court case Hosie v. 8 Rivers...more

Ankura

The Exceptional Leader: How Effective Communication Determines Cultural Resilience

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This article is part of a collaboration inside The Culture Lab @ Ankura where experts from different fields come together to tell a more impactful story about business outcomes. For this session, Greg Lewis from the Ankura...more

White & Case LLP

DOJ and FTC Update Guidance on Preservation Obligations regarding Ephemeral Messages - What Steps Should You Be Taking?

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On January 26, 2024, the DOJ and FTC announced that they were updating the language in their "standard preservation letters and specifications for all second requests, voluntary access letters, and compulsory legal process,...more

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Jessica Czeczuga on the Crucial Role of Board Oversight in Compliance Training and Communications

I recently had the opportunity to visit with folks from Diligent. We look down the road at key issues in 2024 in a podcast series sponsored by Diligent entitled Compliance professionals adapting to change: Industries,...more

Mintz

Can AI Provide the Magic Medicine for Corporate Cutting?

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Spotify announced this week, through a very public memo to its employees, its plan to layoff about 17% of its workforce. In so doing, Spotify joins a number of other technology companies that have recently announced...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

Operationalizing the Revised ‘Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs’

While the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division published its fourth version of its “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP)” guidance more than six months ago now, the insights that in-house counsel and...more

Venable LLP

[Ongoing Program] Life Sciences Series - Product Liability Risk Management Strategies in the Pre and Early Litigation Time Frame -...

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We are excited to announce Venable’s inaugural Life Sciences Webinar Series. This month-long series will explore the intricacies and latest developments that shape the life sciences industry. Join us as we hear from our...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

The Perils of Informal, Online Communications

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Nordo Nissi, Head of Electronic Discovery and Litigation Technology at Goulston & Storrs, recently sat with the Corporate Counsel Business Journal to discuss key points for companies to consider around the use of informal,...more

Onna Technologies, Inc.

eDiscovery for Slack best practices [Infographic]

As work becomes more fast-paced, dynamic, and complex, Slack has emerged as one of the most popular instant communication platforms for modern workplaces. Not only does Slack enable seamless file sharing and smooth...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Three Things to Consider After DOJ’s Announcement on New Corporate Messaging Policy

The Department of Justice recently announced new policy changes relating to its evaluation of corporate communication policies. The DOJ’s new guidance makes clear that, when evaluating the adequacy of corporate compliance...more

Perkins Coie

DOJ Issues New Guidance on Use of Personal Devices and Third-Party Messaging Applications

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced significant new guidance on March 3, 2023, regarding the use of personal devices and the retention of corporate communications. The DOJ’s concern regarding the use of personal...more

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How CLOs can stay ahead of the game in 2023

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The role of the chief legal officer keeps expanding. In addition to fulfilling their traditional responsibilities as legal counsel and business advisor, chief legal officers today are also called on to inform and drive...more

Bodman

The Dangers of Texting for Business Communications

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In the not-so-distant past, there were fewer channels utilized for business communications, and business norms often limited communications to traditional channels even if other methods of communication were available. This...more

A&O Shearman

Supreme Court Considers Test For Application Of Attorney-Client Privilege To So-Called “Dual-Purpose” Communications

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On January 9, 2023, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in In re Grand Jury, No. 21-1397, a case with potentially far-reaching implications concerning the application of the attorney-client privilege to...more

Bailey & Glasser, LLP

“If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It” - SCOTUS Examines Expanding the Attorney-Client Privilege for Dual Purpose Communications

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The Supreme Court is currently considering a case that could expand the scope of the attorney-client privilege in the context of dual-purpose communications – such as, in this case, communications made to a law firm that also...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

Supreme Court to Assess Attorney-Client Privilege When Legal and Business Advice Intertwine

The attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between clients and their attorneys made for the purpose of obtaining or providing legal advice. In Upjohn Co. v. United States, a seminal 1981 decision...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Compliance Today - December 2022. The value of perspective

Compliance Today - December 2022 - Having a solid understanding of the challenges our operating units face provides tremendous perspective for the compliance team, enabling it to more fully understand and assist with...more

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