Risk & Compliance

Regulation

Barr Questions Lawsuit Immunity for Tech Firms

A 1996 law that protects operators of online platforms from liability for user-posted content may no longer be necessary, the attorney general says.

Matthew Heller
February 20, 2020
Disclosure

Diageo Fined for ‘Overshipping’ to Meet Targets

The SEC says the liquor company misled investors that it was achieving growth in key performance indicators through normal customer demand.
Risk & Compliance

The SEC Falsely Accused Me of Fraud

A CFO speaks publicly of his four-year ordeal battling accounting fraud charges.
Risk Management

Embracing Higher Deductibles Can Be Smart Risk Management

The more a company controls insurable losses, the higher deductibles it can afford. That lowers premiums, enabling more loss control in a virtuous cycle.
Cybersecurity

Attacked by Ransomware, Many Companies Opt to Pay Up

The demanded ransom is often a moderate amount that would pale in comparison to the recovery and reputational costs for a company that refuses to pay.
Supply Chain

Coronavirus Crimps Supply Chains, May Harm World Economy

Companies with operations or suppliers in China are experiencing business interruptions, and global GDP growth could take a big hit.
Legal

Facebook Settlement May Trigger More Privacy Laws

The social media giant's $550 million settlement of a class-action case alleging that it violated an Illinois privacy statute could have a ripple effect.
Legal

Huawei Hit With New Charges; CFO Named as Defendant

Federal prosecutors allege the company stole trade secrets and lied to a congressional commitee.
Operations

Don’t Try to Improve Weak Areas; Outsource Them

Many companies are ill-advised to run their own warehouses and logistics. Hiring a 3PL provider may be a great option.
Banking & Capital Markets

Banks’ Stress Tests to Focus on Leveraged Lending

The 2020 tests will give the Fed "increased information on how leveraged loans and collateralized loan obligations may respond to a recession."
Risk & Compliance

Don’t Discount Secondhand Whistleblower Reports

Research shows that reports based on secondhand information are actually more credible than those from firsthand knowledge.
Risk Management

More Companies Are Opting for Hedge Accounting

The new hedge accounting standard, designed in part to make hedge accounting more accessible to more companies, is making its mark.
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