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Senior officer reviewing supporting documentation for the NYDFS Part 504 annual certification
Anti-Money Laundering · July 20, 2026

Where AML Compliance Programs Break Under Examination

AML programs rarely fail on paper. They fail in execution. Examiners find transaction monitoring tuned to suppress alert volume, customer risk ratings that

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Workplace Violence · July 6, 2026

What Actually Happens in a Behavioral Threat Assessment

A behavioral threat assessment evaluates whether a person is on a pathway to violence. It is not an HR investigation and does not determine policy violation.

Healthcare employee reviewing her workplace violence policy in New Jersey
Workplace Violence · June 22, 2026

Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements for NJ and NY Employers: What Compliance Officers Must Document

New York requires employers with 10 or more retail employees to maintain a written workplace violence prevention policy and provide interactive training.

Attorney reviewing expert witness credentials and financial documents in a white collar fraud case
Litigation Support · June 8, 2026

Credible Expert Witness in a White Collar Fraud Case: What Counsel Must Know

White collar fraud cases turn on expert credibility. Learn the legal framework, five key qualities, and red flags to vet before you make the retention.

Two business professionals reviewing international due diligence documents before signing a foreign business partner agreement
International Due Diligence · May 25, 2026

How to Vet a Foreign Business Partner Before You Sign the Deal

Cross-border deals fail months after closing — not at signing. Learn the seven-layer international due diligence framework that protects US companies from FCPA, sanctions, and hidden liability.

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Executive Protection · May 11, 2026

Does Your CEO Actually Need Executive Protection? A Risk-Based Guide

Trained specialists — typically former federal, state, or military with specific protective training — at defined exposure points: commutes, public appearances, travel, and events.

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Compliance · April 27, 2026

How to Build an FCPA Compliance Program That Holds Up Under 2026 DOJ Scrutiny

An FCPA compliance program is not only a front-end screening exercise. It is a financial-controls discipline that runs through every payment, every vendor, every joint-venture distribution, every expense reimbursement that touches an international operation.