Penalties, Compliance, Fines

Employers Get Ready: I-9 Fine Increases Are Here — and More I-9 Inspections Are on the Horizon

Foley & Lardner LLP on 7/16/2024

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that it will impose higher fines against employers that fail to comply with the complex rules governing Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility...more

Ensuring I-9 Compliance for Reduced Risk in Healthcare Facilities

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 6/13/2024

As the backbone of patient care, healthcare organizations must meet Form I-9 requirements. However, it can sometimes get lost in the hiring process. There are a lot of things happening at the same time during hiring!...more

U.K. Parliament Giving Whistleblower Protections a Fresh Review

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 3/15/2024

Recent legislative developments in the United Kingdom, public remarks from the new director of the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO), and recent parliamentary hearings on the Post Office Horizon scandal put a spotlight on...more

Beyond Borders: Navigating Global Business Compliance with the FCPA

Adams and Reese LLP on 3/13/2024

On March 7th, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new whistleblower reward program intended to help prosecutors bring more foreign corruption cases. Under the new program, individuals who report corporate misconduct...more

Driving data privacy compliance with workflow automation

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 12/1/2023

Easily track, manage, archive, and audit consumer data requests, subject access requests (SARS), and other processes needed to keep your company compliant. In an era of increasing scrutiny and activity surrounding data...more

Cracking the Code: Understanding the Ins and Outs of I-9 Compliance Processes

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 9/15/2023

If you’re an employer or HR professional, you’ve likely heard about this important aspect of hiring and onboarding. But what exactly is I-9 compliance? And why is it crucial for your business?...more

Florida Governor Signs Data Privacy Law Focused on Children, Search Engines and Billion Dollar Businesses

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 6/12/2023

Florida has joined the growing list of states enacting comprehensive privacy laws. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (“FDBR”) into law on June 6th. How does it compare?...more

Construction Safety: How Robust Compliance Programs Can Ensure Worker Safety

K2 Integrity on 5/5/2023

With construction less impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and with a large number of projects in progress across the country, the industry is seeing a rebound in construction activity. This increase in activity, however,...more

PETA Continues Push for U. of Washington IACUC Names, UMass Documents, Vows More Legal Actions

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) on 3/29/2023

A legal fight with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) over the release of documents—including the names of institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC) members—has already cost the University of...more

5 Key 2022 Updates to Form I-9 Compliance as Employers Head Into 2023

Fisher Phillips on 12/12/2022

As we say goodbye to 2022 and set course for 2023, it’s a good time to reflect on changes that have occurred in the past year – and changes we expect to occur in the new year. This is especially true when it comes to the...more

Lafarge and Syrian Subsidiary Pay $778 Million in Fines and Forfeiture for Supporting ISIS Terrorist Organization

The Volkov Law Group on 10/27/2022

The Justice Department continues to push an aggressive agenda against businesses. It is committed to demonstrating its resolve to prosecute companies and individuals from the business community. Whether it is antitrust,...more

Cryptocurrency: In the Face of Increased Enforcement, Be Prepared

Harris Beach PLLC on 10/4/2022

This summer was a busy one for cryptocurrency regulators, with aggressive actions potentially signaling an increase in consumer protection compliance activity. In August alone, the New York Department of Financial Services...more

DOJ and SEC Secure $41 Million Settlement from Brazilian Airline for FCPA Violations (Part I of II)

The Volkov Law Group on 9/20/2022

The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission reached a $41 million settlement with GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (“GOL”) to resolve criminal and civil foreign bribery charges....more

A Changing Climate: the Rising Tide of ESG Liability and Implications for D&O Coverage

White and Williams LLP on 8/3/2022

The latest legal buzzword, ESG, represents the environmental, social and governance factors that many corporations are now required to consider and disclose alongside traditional financial information such as operating...more