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Conducting a Privacy Audit

Michael L. Whitener

A glance at the headlines reveals that data privacy breaches are increasingly common, and the consequences to corporations are increasingly dire. To avoid those consequences, any corporate entity that collects, uses or transfers personal information must take steps to ensure it is complying with legal requirements for maintaining data privacy.

In the Courts

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

In-depth analysis of a key ruling.

Business Crimes Hotline

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A major national case is discussed.

Features

Increased Fraud Penalties Are on the Horizon

David Debold & Matthew Benjamin

The guidelines governing the sentencing of fraud offenses ' long criticized as irrational, unduly severe, and the product of overt political pressure ' require wholesale reform.

To Disclose or Not to Disclose

Jonny Frank & Stanley A. Twardy, Jr.

Whether to self-report serious misconduct is a complicated question that requires investigating the facts and assessing legal, business and reputation implications. Following are critical issues to consider with outside counsel and other professional advisers before making a decision.

Features

<b><i>BREAKING NEWS:</b></i> Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law

Marcia Coyle

In a stunning victory for the Obama administration, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 29 upheld the centerpiece of the nation's new health care law ' the so-called individual mandate to buy insurance ' as a constitutional exercise of Congress' taxing authority.

Third Parties: The Achilles' Heel of FCPA Compliance

Toby J.F. Bishop & John Leonard

The alleged use of third-party intermediaries to pay bribes to foreign government officials soared from 42% of FCPA enforcement actions in 2005 to 100% in 2011. Nevertheless, some companies may not be adapting their FCPA compliance programs quickly enough.

Features

How to Gain and Exert More Influence in the 'New Normal'

Phyllis Weiss Haserot

Ways that a leader at any level can directly influence the climate for high performance and creativity/innovation in an organization.

Features

The E.U. Data Protection Law

John D. Shyer & Matthias Rubner

What it takes to do business in a E.U. Member State, and why you need to know.

IRS Tax Exams in the Legal Industry

Richard Stieglitz

Ever wonder what the IRS looks for when auditing tax returns of law firms and their owners? Here are the answers.

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