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Higher Education Oversight and Governance: Role of a College Board of Trustees
The offices of Amnesty International in Russia were recently raided as part of an "audit," as reported in the New York Times by David Herszenhorn and Andrew Roth, here. Amnesty International is a leading non-governmental...more
One of the great things about being invited to be on a panel at the Pro Bono Institute's wonderful annual conference is that, even though I was presumable asked because I know something about the topic, I always learn much...more
In this presentation: - Recent Examples of Nonprofit Embezzlement - Why Does Employee Fraud Occur? - Why Are Nonprofits Frequently the Victims of Embezzlement? - External Audits - Fraud Risk...more
On November 14, 2012, the long-awaited U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) guidance (the “Guidance”) was released. Styled “A Resource Guide...more
Four U.S. Attorneys in California have used disinformation and intimidation tactics in an unwanted attack on California’s medical marijuana dispensaries. For the most part, the federal prosecutors have avoided the courts,...more
In this presentation: - Goals - The Actors and the Forum - Defending against Actions .. Third-Party Subpoena .. Summons and Complaint in a Civil Case .. Writs .. Request for Information from the...more
This week the Securities and Exchange Commission entered into Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the Amish Helping Fund (the Fund), an Ohio non-profit corporation. This is only the second DPA that the SEC has reached...more
Attorney Steven Getman reports that New York State enacted legislation today (July 18, 2012) that allows the creation of charitable organizations which could post up to $2,000 in bail for low-income defendants charged with...more
Pursuant to California law, medical marijuana businesses legally are allowed to operate in the state. However, there are conflicts in the laws and confusion about what is and is not permitted. This article provides some...more
The recently released reports of two non-profit groups serve as reminders of how companies that trade in goods derived from certain plants, fish, and wildlife must ensure compliance with the Lacey Act. The Lacey Act...more
The FCPA paparazzi has a standard list of anti-corruption risks: government interactions, third-party due diligence, gifts and entertainment, and mergers and acquisitions/joint ventures. Notice that charitable giving is not...more
Published on the National Business Institute (CLE) website on April 4, 2012, as part of Michael Kaiser's ongoing Animal-Law blog. http://cleblog.nbi-sems.com/2012/04/mediating-animal-law-issues/#more-8...more
The Students for Concealed Carry on Campus filed a complaint against the University of Colorado’s Board of Regents and others alleging that the Board’s Weapons Control Policy violated the Colorado Concealed Carry...more
In this presentation; - Recent Examples of Nonprofit Embezzlement - Why Does Employee Fraud Occur? - Why Are Nonprofits Frequently the Victims of Embezzlement? - External Audits - Fraud Risk...more
The New York Attorney General has recently crossed into what some consider to be the hallowed ground of charities, by launching an investigation into cause-related marketing of “pink ribbon” charities. In its own recognition...more
In many parts of the Philippines, use of the Red Cross sign is widespread even to the point that it is displayed in many labels of commercial products. Unknown to many, the use of Red Cross emblem as labels in commercial...more
In This Presentation: Recent Examples of NonProfit Embezzlement; Why Does Employee Fraud Occur? Why Are Nonprofits Frequently the Victims of Embezzlement? A Note About Audits; Strong Compliance Program; Preventing...more
In this issue: Taxpayer’s Testimony Fails to Establish Non-Residency; New Unit in A.G.’s Office to Pursue Tax Claims Under False Claims Act; ALJ Vacates Demand for Bill of Particulars; Non-Profit’s 99-Year Lease Insufficient...more
I was THE first sitting judge to become a whistleblower judge in America. I was sick and tired of watching my fellow judges blatantly ignore the Domestic Violence laws that were designed to protect a highly vulnerable...more
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