Category Archives: Officers Liability

Sex Harassment Lawsuit Against Landlord Reminder Federal Discrimination Bans Apply To Housing, Other Business Ops Beyond Employmenr


A new Fair Housing Act sexual harassment lawsuit filed against the owner and operator of rental properties in the Pulaski County, Kentucky area reminds business owners and leaders that sexual harassment and other federal civil rights and other discrimination and … Continue reading

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New DOJ Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy Alerts Organizations To Strengthen Sentencing Guideline Compliance Programs


Since the Federal Sentencing Guidelines are key determinants on the criminal liability and sentencing of organizations and their leaders for federal crimes committed by their organization or their employees, organizations and their leaders need to clearly understand the multitude of laws that could trigger their application and the practices necessary to position themselves and their organizations to mitigate liability in the event of a potential criminal violation. Continue reading

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DOJ Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative Pressures Federal Contractors & Grant Recipients To Tighten Cybersecurity Controls, Training & Other Safeguards


Federal contractors and grant recipients face heightened need to fix cyber security and data breach compliance as targeted by new Justice Department Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. Continue reading

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Chrisley, Other Felony Tax Prosecutions Highlight Growing Tax Criminal Prosecution Risks


Christley tax prosecution, other convictions show advisability of cleaning up and avoiding new employment, income and other tax violations. Continue reading

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Rene Augustine Named DOJ Antitrust Division Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Responsible for International and Policy


Zurich’s $5.1 million tax penalty reminds US businesses involved in international transactions to comply with US cross border reporting and tax requirements Continue reading

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$5.1 Million Zurich Life Tax Settlement Highlights International Reporting Noncompliance Risks


Zurich’s $5.1 million tax penalty reminds US businesses involved in international transactions to comply with US cross border reporting and tax requirements Continue reading

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12/17 Deadline to Comment on EPA’s Proposed Improvements to Methane Rule Governing New Oil and Gas Sources


12/17 Deadline to Comment on EPA’s Proposes Improvements to Methane Rule Governing New Oil and Gas Sources Continue reading

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11/27 Deadline To Comment On Proposed SBA Express Loan Programs and Affiliation Programs Rule Changes


11/27 Deadline To Comment On Proposed SBA Express Loan Programs and Affiliation Programs Rule Changes Continue reading

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FinCEN Warns US Businesses & Individuals Of corruption Related Risks Of Nicaraguan Investments or Dealings


FinCEN Warns US Businesses & Individuals Of corruption Related Risks Of Nicaraguan Investments or Dealings! Continue reading

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Check Patriot Act Controls For New FinCEN Rules Targeting North Korea Connected Transactions


Banks and other financial institutions need to review their current USA PATRIOT Act procedures and safeguards in response to an alert and a new final rule relating financial institutions published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement … Continue reading

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