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4 Sep 2025 Jaclyn Jaeger
5 Essential Healthcare Compliance Laws and Regulations
Discover five key healthcare compliance laws and regulations (HIPAA, HITECH, AKS, Stark, and FCA) that every compliance professional must understand.
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26 Aug 2025 Jaclyn Jaeger
7 Essential Risk Management Frameworks
Explore 7 essential risk management frameworks, from ISO 31000 to NIST AI, and learn how they strengthen compliance and resiliency against evolving risks.
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24 Jul 2025 Jaclyn Jaeger
Analyzing the U.S. Department of Justice’s New Whistleblower Rewards Programs and Revised Corporate Enforcement Policy
This article discusses the DOJ’s new and expanded whistleblower rewards programs alongside revisions to its Corporate Enforcement Policy.
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22 May 2025 Jaclyn Jaeger
Compliance Considerations for Shifting Enforcement Priorities in the Digital Asset Industry
This article discusses compliance considerations amid changes in the Digital Asset industry.
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29 Apr 2025 Jaclyn Jaeger
California Reminds Businesses Bribery is Illegal – Why Other States Should Follow Suit
This post discusses California’s stance on the Trump administration’s recent executive order pausing FCPA enforcement.
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19 Dec 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
Florida Whistleblower Case Offers Wider Cultural Lessons for Employers
This article discusses the recent Florida whistleblower appeals judgement and the wider cultural lessons to be learned from the case.
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19 Nov 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
Compliance Considerations for Mitigating AI Risks
This article covers the DOJ expectations on risks pertaining to AI per the most recent guidance updates from September 2024.
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6 Aug 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
Employment Rights Bill: What Compliance Officers Need to Know
This article discusses what you need to know about the U.K. Employment Rights Bill and how to prepare to comply.
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1 Aug 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
The Department of Labor Overtime Rule: A Compliance Guide for SMBs
This article discusses implications for SMBs regarding the recent ruling from the U.S. Department of Labor, revising minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions.
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25 Jul 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
What the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Means for SMBs
This article discusses the implications of the recent FTC ban on non-competes for SMBs.
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27 Jun 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
What the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Means for U.S. Companies
The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which received formal approval from the European Council on May 24, obliges companies to own up to the environmental and human rights harms they create and further mandates the implementation of stringent new due diligence measures.
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11 Apr 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
The Broader Significance of the DOJ Whistleblower Rewards Program
The Department of Justice (DOJ) signaled it will soon join the list of government agencies to have implemented a whistleblower rewards program, putting further pressure on companies to have in place an effective compliance and hotline reporting system.
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4 Apr 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
Healthcare Organizations are Facing Increased Scrutiny – Here's What You Need to Know
2024 is shaping up to be a very active year for regulatory and enforcement developments in the healthcare industry. This post, the last in a three-part series, will cover the increased regulatory scrutiny in the healthcare industry.
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12 Mar 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
Addressing Cybersecurity Expectations in Healthcare
2024 is shaping up to be a very active year for regulatory and enforcement developments in the healthcare industry. This post, the second in a three-part series, will cover the increased cybersecurity expectations for the healthcare industry.
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29 Feb 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
Healthcare Compliance Enforcement Trends to Watch in 2024
2024 is shaping up to be a very active year for regulatory and enforcement developments in the healthcare industry. This post, the first in a three-part series, will cover the increase in enforcement action for the healthcare industry.
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23 Jan 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
ECI’s 2023 Global Business Ethics Survey Reveals Harsh Realities About E&C Programs
The Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI) recently released its 2023 Global Business Ethics Survey, which revealed some very concerning findings. For ethics and compliance officers globally, the findings highlight general areas of ethics and compliance (E&C) programs most in need of attention and improvement.
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9 Jan 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
AI Frameworks Provide a Roadmap for Compliance Officers
This article summarizes some of the latest global developments in the introduction of new AI frameworks and standards, which CCOs should familiarize themselves with, as they collectively provide a roadmap for the development of AI risk management principles.
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26 Dec 2023 Jaclyn Jaeger
Building a Digitally Savvy Boardroom
Boards of directors have an important role to play in helping senior executives navigate the digital age, but that requires adapting to a whole new board structure and taking on new and evolving responsibilities if the business is to remain competitive in the digital world.
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14 Dec 2023 Jaclyn Jaeger
5 Core Elements of a Digital Trust Program
This article highlights five core elements of a digital trust program, taking inspiration from industry roadmaps, including the World Economic Forum’s digital trust insight report, as well as from current best practices of leading, global companies.
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3 Nov 2023 Jaclyn Jaeger
Compliance Lessons from Recent SEC Whistleblower Protection Actions
A trio of enforcement actions brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission in September sounds a warning bell for all companies to revisit their existing employee agreements, being particularly mindful of potential violations of the SEC’s whistleblower protection rule. This article explores the many compliance lessons imparted by these enforcement actions.
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17 Oct 2023 Jaclyn Jaeger
A Closer Look at the DOJ’s New M&A Safe Harbor Policy
This post discusses everything you need to know about the recent Department of Justice announcement regarding the safe harbor policy for mergers and acquisitions.
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5 Jul 2023 Jaclyn Jaeger
Weighing the Potential Whistleblower Implications of the U.S. Supreme Court Case, Polansky v. Executive Health Resources
A whistleblower case that began more than a decade ago and has made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately could have significant implications for other whistleblower cases. At the very least, the decision will bring much needed clarity around the government’s dismissal powers under the False Claims Act.
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28 Jun 2023 Jaclyn Jaeger
The Value-Add of CCO-CISO Partnerships in Today’s Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
Most chief compliance officers (CCOs) are not technology experts, just as chief information security officers (CISOs) are not regulatory compliance experts. But as a strategic partnership, these two functions play an invaluable role in protecting against cybersecurity risks.
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22 May 2023 Jaclyn Jaeger
The Significance of the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) on Global Supply Chains
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) came into force on January 1, 2023, creating global implications for how organizations address human rights and environmental impacts in their global supply chains. This blog post discusses what you need to know to comply with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
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19 Apr 2023 Jaclyn Jaeger
Third-Party Risks Making Headlines in 2023 and How to Prepare
Third parties have posed significant risks to companies for years, but perhaps more so now than ever before. Cyber threats, Russia sanctions, and a new wave of child labor in the United States are just a few risks making headlines and driving the need for companies to reassess their third-party due diligence programs.
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20 Jan 2023 Jaclyn Jaeger
A Recap of U.S. Data Privacy Laws Taking Effect in 2023
Staying compliant with data privacy laws is challenging given the patchwork nature of these various regulations. This post discusses five recent U.S. data privacy laws taking effect this year, and considerations your business should make in order to stay compliant.
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13 Dec 2022 Jaclyn Jaeger
CPRA Regulations & Requirements: Understanding the California Privacy Rights Act
On Jan. 1, 2023, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) will take effect, placing newly enhanced data privacy and notification requirements onto businesses that handle the personal information of California consumers. This post covers what you need to know to meet the requirements to avoid the consequences of non-compliance.
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11 Nov 2022 Jaclyn Jaeger
Renewed Focus on SOX 304 Compliance Stresses Need for Culture of Compliance, Executive Accountability
The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission have signaled in recent months that they have reinvigorated their focus on executive compensation claw backs, urging companies to adopt compensation structures that complement a strong culture of compliance. This post discusses what your organization needs to know to stay compliant and the need for a culture of compliance and accountability.
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4 Oct 2022 Jaclyn Jaeger
Establishing an EU-Compliant Internal Reporting System
This article recaps some of the key aspects of the EU Whistleblowing Directive, explores some of the nuances between each member state (as they stand now), and discusses both the compliance challenges and solutions in line with the Directive for establishing a sound internal reporting system.
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