As StoneTurn celebrates two decades in business, our professionals reflect on the industry’s evolution, and look to the future for predictions on the market, the profession, and what challenges and opportunities are on the...more
Just as risk assessment is the bedrock for an effective compliance program, root cause analysis (“RCA”) similarly underpins successful remediation of compliance violations. The DOJ’s March 2023 Evaluation of Corporate...more
Organizations can’t just *believe* they have a strong speak-up culture. They need to know they do. By following these steps, you can quantify the strength of your internal lines of communication.
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11/28/2022
/ Compliance ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Investigations ,
Labor Relations ,
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Retaliation ,
Risk Management ,
Speak-up Cultures ,
Surveys ,
Whistleblower Hotlines
The DOJ has signaled that CEO and CCO certifications will become a staple of all corporate settlement agreements. Critics worry CEOs and CCOs face undue personal liability and argue it will dissuade CCOs from accepting the...more
11/10/2022
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
CEOs ,
Certifications ,
Chief Compliance Officers ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Governance ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Ethics ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Risk Assessment ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Third-Party ,
White Collar Crimes
"Whistleblowing," a fundamental component of any compliance program, refers to specific allegations of misconduct raised typically through an anonymous hotline or similar mechanism. "Speak-Up" is broader and refers to a...more
6/24/2022
/ Compliance ,
Corporate Governance ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Ethics ,
Individual Accountability ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Speak-up Cultures ,
Stakeholder Engagement ,
Training ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblowers ,
Workplace Communication