For years In re Caremark was the definitive decision from the Delaware courts on board oversight of compliance programs. Decided in 1996, the Delaware Court of Chancery held that directors had a duty of care. However, as...more
As business continues to increasingly embrace the concept of risk management, where does compliance fit, particularly in the context of broader Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks? It’s a tough question that James...more
Judith Spain is a professor of business law at Eastern Kentucky University, Compliance Collaborative Program Consultant with the Georgia Independent College Association, and, most importantly for this conversation, the author...more
Given the risks of third parties, especially in risk areas such as corruption, much emphasis is placed on thorough vetting.
But once the deal is signed and the agent or contractor is hired, the risks don’t stop there. It’s...more
In a surprising web conference, Brian Lee, Managing Vice President at Gartner, shares some eye-raising insight into what’s going on when it comes to third-party risk management. Recent research there reveals what he reports...more