Let’s Talk Beneficial Ownership Information Reports – Sharing My Experience

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You may be seeing a flurry of information on FinCEN’s newest requirement – the filing of the BOIR – the Beneficial Ownership Information Report. I recently filed mine and wanted to share my experience. If you don’t have time to read this whole blog article – *the bottom line is use the “online filing” option for your filing.*

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Highlights from SCCE’s 2023 Compliance & Ethics Institute – LeadGood’s presentation on neuROInclusion: Crafting communications that resonate with all employees, including those who are neurodivergent

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My favorite session! People’s minds are diverse – so it is important to ensure corporate communications and training considers those who are neurodiverse. Otherwise, the message you are putting out may not be getting received.  About 20% of the workforce is neurodivergent, and many do not want to self-identify. Inclusion cannot be dependent on self-identification.

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Highlights from SCCE’s 2023 Compliance & Ethics Institute – The Compliance and Legal Issues Related to Financially Distressed Organizations

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This is the third blog article in our series detailing the highlights of SCCE’s 2023 Compliance & Ethics Institute. Today’s featured fabulous session with Dan Harper and Kasey Ingram explored the dynamic role of the compliance function in a financially distressed organization.

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Highlights from SCCE’s 2023 Compliance & Ethics Institute – Compliance’s Role in Disaster Management

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This is the second blog article in our series detailing the highlights of SCCE’s 2023 Compliance & Ethics Institute. I attended a fantastic session on compliance’s role in disaster preparedness including planning, management, response, and recovery presented by Jillian Cusack, Laura Fey, and Tom Leatherbee.

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Highlights from SCCE’s 2023 Compliance & Ethics Institute – the NEW Department of Justice Safe Harbor Policy for Self-Disclosure

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From a compliance professional’s perspective, it is difficult to overstate how valuable attendance at the annual Compliance & Ethics Institute has become. Compliance professionals are not only a most welcoming and friendly group of curious humans, but they are also the premier source of knowledge and experience in all historic and evolving corporate compliance and ethics topics.

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Oversight Does Not Mean Overlook

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Attention all corporate officers, you have a duty of oversight! The Delaware Court of Chancery (a.k.a. the court businesses and other courts track for guidance on corporate governance) recently extended the corporate duties of oversight, loyalty, and care from the board of directors to corporate officers. The recent decision in In re: McDonald’s Corp.

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CANNRA Writes Letter to Congress

The Cannabis Regulatory Association (CANNRA) has released its letter to the 177th Congress. Included in the letter is an introduction to some members of the association and their growing expertise in the cannabis industry. It addresses some potential state and federal regulatory issues, and offers the services of CANNRA to aid in new legislation.

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Pink Collar Crime — There’s No Caboose on the Fraud Train

Welcome to the CLEAResources ComplianceCommando™ Blog!  Today we recount our interview with fraud expert Kelly Paxton, CFE, PI, and review her superb recent book “Embezzlement: How to Prevent, Detect, and Investigate Pink Collar Crime” – a must-read for any business owner and available on Amazon.

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Introducing the Brand-New “US Cannabis Council”

Welcome back to the CLEAResources ComplianceCommando™  Blog! Today we look at the newly formed U.S. Cannabis Council, it’s composition, objectives, and focus on ethical business rooted in the boardroom.

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Courageous Women in Cannabis

Welcome to the CLEAResources ComplianceCommando™ blog! Today we explore the topic of the roles and challenges of the brave women in the cannabis industry.

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The ABCs of DEI — Critical Terminology for Addressing Social Equity Issues

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Welcome to the CLEAResources ComplianceCommando™ Blog! Today we address the critical terms and vocabulary for corporations to know in order to address social equity issues.

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IT’S HERE! Virginia’s Permanent COVID-19 Standards

IT’S HERE! Virginia’s Final Permanent Standard for Infectious Disease Prevention of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19, found at 16VAC25-220.

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ESG and Corporate Compliance — Are You Ready?

Welcome to the CLEAResources Blog! Now that the New Year is in full swing, the usual pace of our days resumes but there is so much for corporate compliance officers to track with emerging trends and a new administration. Like the weather, corporate compliance guidelines, advice, and best practices are always evolving.

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Inaugural Blog Post

It’s a New Year – a time for “new beginnings,” “resolutions,” and fresh starts.  …Or is it?

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The ComplianceCommando™ Blog Coming Soon!

We are developing new compliance content for you now!

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