Form I-9: A Whirlwind of Changes and More on the Way?
As per an October 11, 2022 announcement, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs enforcement (ICE) has officially extended Form I-9 flexibilities
“Chipping” Away at the Right to Fundamental Research?
U.S. government actions to enhance and protect U.S. technological innovation have been regularly featured in recent headlines. With the consistency of a drumbeat, press releases have announced new federal prosecutions, coordinated federal agency regulatory action, and bipartisan Congressional legislation designed to boost U.S. technology and protect it from malign foreign influences.
Could a Better Background Check Have Prevented a Massive Accounting Fraud?
“Chainsaw Al” is not the sort of nickname that most people would want but Albert J. Dunlap seemed to revel in it. The nickname was featured prominently in obituaries after his death early this year. The New York Times’s obit said that Dunlap earned it because of his “ardor for turning around troubled companies by laying off workers and closing factories.” He had other nicknames, including “the Shredder” and “Rambo in Pinstripes.”
Bank Merger Compliance Risks: Are You Prepared?
Bank mergers and acquisitions are becoming a regular part of life in the banking industry, especially for smaller and medium-sized organizations. They provide significant opportunities for institutions to expand their customer base, enhance capital for lending and investments, and grow geographically to capture new customers and new products. But they can also disrupt existing compliance programs and controls.
A Risk-Based Approach to Active Shooter Preparation
As a security consultant, I have schools, corporations, and faith-based organizations consistently contacting me to conduct active shooter drills and exercises. Many organizations are facing questions from concerned employees, students, and parents (who themselves are bombarded with media coverage) on what the organization is doing to protect them from an active shooter situation.
Guidepost Solutions Welcomes Yekaterina ‘Katya’ Gozias
Guidepost Solutions, a global leader in domestic and international investigations, compliance solutions, monitoring, and security and technology consulting, today announced the hire of Yekaterina “Katya” Gozias as a managing director based in Los Angeles.
2024 NAFUSA Conference
The annual conference of the National Association of Former US Attorneys offers members access to an outstanding program of relevant and interesting legal topics featuring top-notch presenters from government, private firms, and industry. Guidepost looks forward to reconnecting with members at the event’s signature opening reception. In addition, Julie Myers Wood will join the panel, […]
Proactive Measures for Corporate Security in an Escalating Threat Environment
Given the heightened terrorism threat level, comparable to that of 9/11, and the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, it’s crucial for corporate security to prioritize comprehensive preparedness for all potential threats. Sadly, we are once again facing an escalating threat environment. Are we paying attention this time? Recent intelligence suggests that terrorists and […]
Regulators Are Catching Up With The Crypto Boom
As published in FORBES, September 27, 2018. Say goodbye to the under-regulated era of cryptocurrency. While crypto trading on the more mainstream exchanges is fueling the market, it’s also bringing greater scrutiny from regulators, as shown by the recent report by the New York State Attorney General’s office (OAG) on crypto exchange abuse, The Financial […]
Received a World Bank Audit Letter? Here’s What to Do.
In its recently issued Sanctions Systems Annual Report FY 2020, the World Bank Group (WBG) confirmed its commitment to investigate and sanction corruption and fraud occurring in bank-financed projects, despite the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report, co-authored by the Integrity Vice Presidency (INT), the Office of Suspension and Debarment (OSD), and the […]