If there is one constant in the universe, it is that business, regulations, and politics never stand still. Each new venture, partnership, or acquisition brings
If there is one area in business where risk, opportunity, and culture collide, it is in mergers and acquisitions. The promise of new markets, talent,
We conclude our review of the Scoular Company FCPA enforcement action with a full lessons-learned blog post. We are still awaiting the DPA and Criminal
We continue our exploration of the Scoular FCPA enforcement action. We are still awaiting the DPA and Criminal Information, so the details of the case
One of Star Trek’s enduring gifts to corporate compliance professionals is its willingness to ask, “What happens when innovation runs ahead of governance?” Nowhere is
WhatsApp was not a footnote in The Scoular Company FCPA resolution. It was part of the operating system of the alleged bribery scheme. According to
As compliance professionals, we often talk about global organizations “boldly going” where few have gone before, into new markets, unfamiliar territories, and diverse cultures. But
If you have been around the compliance world long enough, you have heard the refrain, “It all comes down to communication.” Whether you are launching a
“Nothing crosses into or out of Mexico without the approval and payment to Mexican drug cartels. American businesses that engage in any cross-border trade bear
A $2,000 payment can look insignificant inside a global supply chain. Repeated train by train, approved by employees, routed through customs brokers, disguised on invoices,
