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PremiumEU Deforestation Directive delayed, experts advise compliance managers to not rest on laurels
If your business uses leather, rubber, wood, beef, palm oil, soy, or paper, then you may need to comply with the EU Deforestation Directive, a new rule intended to ensure that no goods traded in the EU contribute to global deforestation.
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News BriefU.K. sanctions 56 entities connected to Russia’s 'war machine'
The U.K. has issued 56 new sanctions against entities and individuals involved with Russia’s war effort, including several private mercenary groups operating in Africa that are connected to the Kremlin.
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PremiumSpeakers at Compliance Week AI & Compliance Summit talk future rules around technology
While companies are exploring and building artificial intelligence technology, lawmakers and regulators are trying to identify what ground rules they need to set. These guardrails are what companies and governments alike believe are essential parts of ensuring safe and responsible use of the technology.
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PremiumHow to adopt AI tools the right way at your company, from people who’ve tried
Companies are adopting artificial intelligence tools at a breakneck pace, but it’s increasingly clear that they set guardrails early. AI leaders say that approaching the technology with safety and ethics in mind will help ensure its upside benefits, while avoiding the significant risks it poses as well.
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PremiumEU businesses will soon have to report on supply chains and sustainability. Not all are ready
Supply chains are about to become the next big thing in sustainability compliance. However, many organizations still lack the data and assurance capabilities to track sustainability and human rights activities across their extended supply chains – which is required by the EU’s CS3D. Many others that fall out of scope ...
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Fragrance Creators names GC
Fragrance Creators Association announced the appointment of Sarah Erickson André as its new vice president, government affairs & general counsel, effective Nov. 1.
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Albemarle announces GC, compliance chief
Albemarle Corporation, which transforms essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, announced that Stacy Grant will become general counsel, corporate secretary and chief compliance officer.
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News BriefEV maker Fisker under investigation by SEC amid bankruptcy, ICFR weaknesses
Electric vehicle maker Fisker is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission over potential violations of federal securities laws related to the preservation of records and documents involving its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
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News BriefChinese steel, artificial sweetener from Xinjiang now banned under UFLPA
Steel and an artificial sweetener made by two Chinese companies using forced labor have been banned from entering the U.S. under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
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Leviton’s sustainability chief to also serve as COO
Leviton, which offers a wide range of lighting controls, wiring devices and networking, announced the appointment of its chief sustainability officer Ross Goldman as a chief operating officer.
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AMMO names compliance chief as CFO
AMMO, which designs and manufactures products for a variety of aptitudes, including law enforcement, military, sport shooting and self-defense, announced that Paul Kasowski, who has served as the company’s chief compliance and transformation officer, has been appointed as the new chief financial officer.
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News BriefAAR Corp. discloses former exec implicated in Nepal, South Africa FCPA violations
Aviation maintenance services provider AAR Corp. disclosed that several former employees may have bribed officials in Nepal and South Africa to win contracts, and chose to self-report violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to authorities in the U.S. and U.K.
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PremiumHow lax compliance led three defense companies to give military secrets to U.S. adversaries
There are dozens of ways foreign countries can get their hands on U.S. military secrets, including cyberhacking, espionage, theft, and more. But one increasingly concerning way has been through unintentional disclosures by trusted defense contractors, including Boeing, 3D Systems Corp., and RTX Corp., parent company of Raytheon.
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Sabert adds sustainability chief
Sabert Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions, announced the appointment of Richa Desai as chief sustainability and strategy officer.
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Perrigo appoints general counsel
Self-care products provider Perrigo Company announced the appointment of Charles Atkinson as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary.
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Holcim announces group general counsel
Holcim, which manufactures building materials, announced that Lukas Studer, general counsel corporate and M&A, is appointed group general counsel, effective Nov. 1.
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News BriefJohn Deere to pay $10M to settle FCPA violations by subsidiary in Thailand
Illinois-based manufacturer John Deere will pay approximately $10 million in penalties and disgorgement to the Securities and Exchange Commission for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act with bribes paid by a Thai subsidiary.
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News BriefSEC fines Esmark, CEO combined $600K over false offer to U.S. Steel Corp.
A privately held family company and its CEO, who announced a $10 billion bid to buy U.S. Steel without having the cash on hand, will pay $600,000 in penalties to the Securities and Exchange Commission for making materially false statements.
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News BriefSEC penalizes seven firms $3M total for impeding whistleblower protections
Seven public companies will pay a total of $3 million in fines for requiring employees to sign agreements containing provisions that impeded their ability to report misconduct to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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News BriefCISA creates new portal for businesses to file cyber incident reports
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has created a new online portal for organizations to voluntarily report cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware attacks.