The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is diligent about finding and addressing fraud. If it launches an investigation targeting your investment firm, you could be ordered to pay fines that might bankrupt your company. In some cases, imprisonment is also a...
One of the most important aspects of running a successful organization is ensuring that your employees understand state and federal labor laws as well as workplace policies and regulations. When employees are not up to speed on these, leading to violations, your...
Companies often cite integrity as one of their core values, but some don’t define what this means for the employees or the company. Taking the time to make it clear what integrity means and how it’s monitored is critical. In the simplest sense, integrity means that...
File integrity monitoring (FIM) is a crucial part of regulatory compliance and data security for businesses and other organizations. Basically, FIM involves monitoring all attempts to access or make changes to any electronic files and folders with sensitive...
Businesses operate primarily to make money. Unfortunately, a profit motive can lead to very ethically questionable business practices. From manipulating and under-compensating employees to skirting environmental regulations, there are numerous ways that profit motives...
If you’ve been accused of bid rigging, the first thing to remember is that this is essentially a type of collusion. It happens within the construction industry. The collusion is between the companies that are bidding on the project. At the end of the day, the goal of...
All business entities are subjected to federal tax laws. On top of that, there are also regulations at the state level. All of this can be overwhelming even for the seasoned business owner. However, the truth is that if you fail to honor your tax obligations, you...
Avoiding disputes in the construction industry may seem like an impossible feat. There are so many people, processes and moving parts involved that disputes seem inevitable. However, when you implement good communication at the start of a project, it’s possible to...
There are very few businesses that operate without at least some level of risk. It is the responsibility of both workers and employers to minimize these risks. As an employer, how can you be sure that you are doing everything in your power to reduce the level of risk...
Construction projects can be complex, particularly when the plans involve numerous buildings and facilities. This means that there are going to be a lot of moving parts, partners, staff and proposals. New York imposes legal duties on those who oversee construction...