Is Cyprus the Warning Bell
After the crisis in Cyprus, even smaller depositors lost money in Cyprus banks. This raises a troubling question: will bank bail-ins—by depositors, creditors and bondholders—become the norm in other countries as well?
Linnea B. McCord, JD, MBA
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UPDATE: The Dollar vs. the Euro
The U.S. economy is finally showing signs of life, but the forecast for the next few years is slow economic growth.
D & O Policies: Greater Risks Less Coverage
An exploration of how to best maximize D & O coverage programs in the wake of recent corporate scandals.
Will Your Company’s Electronic Records Storage Withstand Legal Scrutiny?
Because of the explosive growth of electronic records, the mandate for trustworthy storage and management of electronic records is greater than ever before.
Businesspersons Beware: Lying is a Crime
In recent corporate scandals, some executives have learned the hard way that lying is still a crime in corporate America.
The Uncertain World of Trademark Dilution
Proving that a competitor’s similar trademark causes actual dilution in order to obtain an injunction against it can be an expensive and time-consuming endeavor.
Blowing the Whistle
Businesspersons beware. Corporate attorneys “appearing and practicing” before the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) are now required to comply with stringent new responsibilities for reporting corporate wrongdoing “up the ladder” inside the company, with the possibility that those duties might eventually include “reporting out” outside of the company in the near future. Chalk this up … Continued
Conversation with Galpin Ford’s Bert Boeckmann
Professor Linnea McCord interviews car dealership mogul Boeckmann about ethics in business and “the power of trust.”
Who’s Driving American Firms?
Corporate boards of directors need to be very proactive and diligent in order to protect shareholder interests, the larger economy . . . and themselves.
Conversation with Joseph and Edna Josephson Institute of Ethics’ Michael Josephson
An interview with Michael Josephson is one of the nation’s most sought-after ethicists and Linnea McCord, Associate Professor of Business Law at the Graziadio School.
Are Workplace Bullies Sabotaging Your Ability to Compete?
Innovation, performance, and healthy communication flourish in a “bully-free” environment.
IT MATTERS: MP3.com Completes Settlements
Door opens for legal online delivery of copyrighted music.
Defamation Vs. Negligent Referral
Make managers in your organization aware of the risks of giving negligent references.
The European Directive On Data Privacy
Should the EU conclude that America’s data protections are insufficient, there could be major repercussions for businesses on both sides.