A sample policy and procedure for outlining a company's compliance program
Provides guidance on complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including a checklist outlining how HIPAA applies to business associates.
The author discusses the importance of effective fact-finding and investigative techniques when it comes to managing risk and making ethical business decisions.
James Nortz discusses the pros and cons of pledging "The MBA Oath."
In-house counsel often find themselves in the unexpected role of compliance officer. Fulfilling the responsibilities associated with both roles can be challenging but also rewarding, and each demands a unique skill set. In today’s business environment, is it realistic to expect general counsel to also effectively serve as chief compliance officers? And, is this unification in the best interest of the organization?
This is a sample conflict provision for use when contracting with outside counsel.
Designed for in-house counsel who find themselves engaged in two roles, this course will focus on the inherent conflicts of meeting varying expectations while continuing to provide diligent and ethical representation. In today's regulatory mire, counsel are often being asked to weigh in on compliance issues, but getting started in the right direction is definite challenge. Attendees will learn how to get up to speed on compliance issues when they're already buried in e-discovery, contracts, and related matters. An outline of the liability issues will be presented, along with a discussion of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines' requirements for corporate compliance and ethics programs
This checklist is designed to assist event organizers in their risk management.
A list of questions for you to consider when attempting to control personal liability, including the appropriate test and the effect of Dodd-Frank on person liability.
This article contains specific cases and summaries of the actions against in-house counsel in recent years.