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Compliance programs typically refer to formalized institutional procedures within corporations and organizations to detect, prevent and respond to indvidual and widespread instances of regulatory violations. ... more +
Compliance programs typically refer to formalized institutional procedures within corporations and organizations to detect, prevent and respond to indvidual and widespread instances of regulatory violations.  In response to many corporate scandals evidencing rampant unethical business practices, many nations, including the United States, began passing strict regulatory frameworks aimed at curbing these abuses. Notable pieces of legislation in this area include the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and the U.K. Bribery Act, to name a few. The foregoing statutes and the severe penalties often associated with them form the basis of many modern institutional compliance programs. less -
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Key Considerations for Emerging Companies: International Trade

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Even well-established companies can struggle to understand and comply with the U.S. laws that govern international trade. The challenges are greater still for new companies with limited experience doing cross-border business....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Bo Pilgrim and Cultures in Foreign Lands (like Texas)

There are many reasons the great state of Texas is just that – great. One Texas truism (Texas translation – true or not) is that everything is bigger in Texas. I was reminded of a certain truism in the area of business ethics...more

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Tips for Going Global: Plan Before You Expand

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Companies enjoying success in the U.S. often seek global expansion to gain strategic benefits from accessing new markets—new revenue potential, talent acquisition and increased brand awareness. Before replicating your...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Manti Te’o and a Second Set of Eyes

One of the strangest news stories over the past couple of months has been the Manti Te’o story. For those few people who have not heard the story, Te’o was fooled (or not) into believing that he was in an online relationship...more

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