http://www.cwalkergroup.comenhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/best-buy-chairman-to-resign-after-probehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/best-buy-chairman-to-resign-after-probeTue, 15 May 2012 14:18:00 -0700Report Says Schulze Didn't Tell Board of Allegations About Ex-CEO DunnBest Buy Co. BBY -2.25% founder Richard Schulze will step down as chairman next month after an internal probe found that he didn't alert other directors...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/05/gms-chevrolet-to-introduce-small-crossover-suvhttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/05/gms-chevrolet-to-introduce-small-crossover-suvTue, 15 May 2012 10:50:00 -0700(Reuters) - General Motors Co's main brand Chevrolet will introduce a new small crossover SUV at the Paris auto show in September, the company said on Monday.The Chevrolet Trax will be sold in 140 countries and will be introduced...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/aig-ex-ceo-greenberg-eyes-reversing-ny-fraud-casehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/aig-ex-ceo-greenberg-eyes-reversing-ny-fraud-caseTue, 15 May 2012 10:39:00 -0700(Reuters) - Former American International Group Inc Chief Executive Maurice "Hank" Greenberg said New York's attorney general should be barred from invoking a 91-year-old state law in a fraud case over two suspect reinsurance...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/canadian-securities-regulators-impose-new-rules-on-otc-issuershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/canadian-securities-regulators-impose-new-rules-on-otc-issuersTue, 15 May 2012 10:27:00 -0700Effective July 31, 2012, all jurisdictions in Canada other than Ontario will follow B.C.'s lead and commence imposing new disclosures and other requirements on companies whose only trading market is over the counter in the United...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/05/sony-panasonic-in-talks-to-make-oled-tvs-sourceshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/05/sony-panasonic-in-talks-to-make-oled-tvs-sourcesTue, 15 May 2012 09:57:00 -0700(Reuters) - Sony Corp and Panasonic Corp are in talks to develop the technology to mass produce next-generation OLED televisions, sources close to the matter said on Tuesday, but may already be running to catch up with South Korean...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/webinar-neglected-saving-the-small-business-from-occupational-fraudhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/webinar-neglected-saving-the-small-business-from-occupational-fraudThu, 10 May 2012 15:15:00 -0700May 31, 2012 at 2:00 PM EDTLevel: SpecializedDuration: 100 minutesCPE Credits: 2It is estimated that small business employees make up 52% of the work force in the United States yet continue to rank the highest in occupational...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/05/learning-to-use-your-cars-gadgetshttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/05/learning-to-use-your-cars-gadgetsThu, 10 May 2012 10:51:00 -0700Learning to Use Your Car's Gadgets Auto dealers are using tech tutors, sometimes hiring them from the Apple genius bar, to help train car buyers on how to use a car's infotainment system and other technology. Joe White on Lunch...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/yahoo-director-who-headed-ceo-search-committee-to-stand-downhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/yahoo-director-who-headed-ceo-search-committee-to-stand-downTue, 08 May 2012 15:38:00 -07002:42 p.m. | Updated with Yahoo committee announcementPatti S. Hart, the Yahoo director who headed the board search committee that picked Scott Thompson as the company’s chief executive, will not stand for re-election, a...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/regulators-seek-plan-b-on-money-fundshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/regulators-seek-plan-b-on-money-fundsMon, 07 May 2012 15:47:00 -0700WASHINGTON—Federal regulators are increasingly worried that the Securities and Exchange Commission could fail to complete more-stringent rules on money-market mutual funds, forcing officials to confront how else to rein in the $2.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/chesapeake-energy-mcclendon-under-us-sec-probehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/chesapeake-energy-mcclendon-under-us-sec-probeMon, 07 May 2012 11:03:00 -0700(Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp said on Thursday the company and Chesapeake Energy Corp are under scrutiny by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as part of an informal inquiry.Reuters first reported last week...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/ninth-circuit-narrows-computer-fraud-and-abuse-act-reachhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/ninth-circuit-narrows-computer-fraud-and-abuse-act-reachMon, 07 May 2012 10:19:00 -0700The legal and online arenas have been abuzz the recently in response to the Ninth Circuit's issued en banc opinion in U.S v. Nosal, 2012 WL 1176119 (9th Cir. April 10, 2012), addressing the reach and scope of the oft-litigated...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/third-point-yahoo-ceo-faked-educational-recordhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/third-point-yahoo-ceo-faked-educational-recordMon, 07 May 2012 09:32:00 -0700(Reuters) - Activist hedge fund Third Point on Thursday accused Yahoo Inc's new chief executive, Scott Thompson, of padding his educational record, and Yahoo called the discrepancy an "inadvertent error."Thompson claims to hold...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/us-raises-criminal-stakes-in-mizuho-probehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/us-raises-criminal-stakes-in-mizuho-probeFri, 04 May 2012 10:00:00 -0700US prosecutors are raising the possibility of criminal liability tied to the financial crisis as they investigate a $1.6bn mortgage-linked security sold by a unit of Mizuho Financial Group, the Japanese bank.People familiar with...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/05/samsung-releases-new-galaxy-smartphonehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/05/samsung-releases-new-galaxy-smartphoneFri, 04 May 2012 09:11:00 -0700SUWON, South Korea (MarketWatch)-Samsung Electronics Co. launched a faster, larger version of its flagship smartphone aimed at sustaining its strong growth in advanced cellphones and avoiding an escalation of a global patent dispute...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/two-former-nfl-first-round-picks-nabbed-in-fbi-stinghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/two-former-nfl-first-round-picks-nabbed-in-fbi-stingThu, 03 May 2012 09:54:00 -0700Two former NFL first-round draft picks were busted in an FBI sting designed to catch crooks committing the hottest financial crime in South Florida — tax refund fraud, federal authorities announced Tuesday.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/mexico-regulators-to-vote-on-1-billion-fine-vs-tycoon-slimhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/05/mexico-regulators-to-vote-on-1-billion-fine-vs-tycoon-slimTue, 01 May 2012 13:38:00 -0700(Reuters) - Regulators are due to vote on Monday on one of Mexico's biggest antitrust cases, a $1 billion fine for tycoon Carlos Slim, which has been bogged down in court appeals and disputes for a year.Federal competition commission...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/canada-foreign-takeovers-dewey-probe-brazil-compliancehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/canada-foreign-takeovers-dewey-probe-brazil-complianceMon, 30 Apr 2012 13:05:00 -0700Canada plans to change its foreign takeover legislation to make reviews more transparent as it seeks to assure business the country remains open to investment.The changes, introduced April 26 as part of a budget bill, will allow...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/former-morgan-stanley-star-in-china-pleads-guiltyhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/former-morgan-stanley-star-in-china-pleads-guiltyThu, 26 Apr 2012 11:24:00 -0700(Reuters) - A former Morgan Stanley executive pleaded guilty to conspiring to evade internal controls required by a U.S. anti-bribery law, in a case that underlines the fall of a once high-flying dealmaker for the firm in China.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/ofcom-escalates-probe-into-bskybhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/ofcom-escalates-probe-into-bskybThu, 26 Apr 2012 11:11:00 -0700Rupert Murdoch was facing a mounting threat to his UK media business on Thursday as Ofcom escalated its probe into whether British Sky Broadcasting was a “fit and proper” owner of a broadcasting licence from a “monitoring...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/wal-mart-appoints-global-anti-bribery-watchdoghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/wal-mart-appoints-global-anti-bribery-watchdogWed, 25 Apr 2012 14:26:00 -0700(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) said on Tuesday it has appointed a global officer to oversee compliance with a U.S. law that forbids bribes to foreign officials as it grapples with a bribery scandal that has led to more...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/fraud-lawsuit-survives-over-goldmans-abacus-cdohttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/fraud-lawsuit-survives-over-goldmans-abacus-cdoWed, 25 Apr 2012 13:55:00 -0700(Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) must defend fraud claims brought by a bond insurance company over its notorious Abacus mortgage product deal, a New York state judge ruled, but she decided that the investment bank did...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/apple-infringes-on-motorola-mobility-patent-itc-judgehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/apple-infringes-on-motorola-mobility-patent-itc-judgeWed, 25 Apr 2012 12:10:00 -0700(Reuters) - Apple Inc infringed on a Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc patent in making its popular iPhones, iPads and other products, a judge for the International Trade Commission ruled on Tuesday.ITC Judge Thomas Pender said in...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/exclusive-sec-probes-movie-studios-over-dealings-in-chinahttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/exclusive-sec-probes-movie-studios-over-dealings-in-chinaWed, 25 Apr 2012 11:31:00 -0700(Reuters) - U.S. regulators are investigating major U.S. movie studios' dealings with China as the entertainment companies try to get a greater foothold in one of the fastest-growing movie markets in the world.The Securities and...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/us-charges-ex-bp-engineer-obstructed-spill-probehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/us-charges-ex-bp-engineer-obstructed-spill-probeWed, 25 Apr 2012 09:34:00 -0700(Reuters) - A former BP Plc engineer was arrested and charged on Tuesday with intentionally destroying evidence related to how much oil was spilling from the company's broken well in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010, the U.S.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/atandt-profit-up-helped-by-iphone-sales-drophttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/atandt-profit-up-helped-by-iphone-sales-dropWed, 25 Apr 2012 09:08:00 -0700(Reuters) - AT&T Inc reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday, sending its stock up as much as 4 percent, as a decline in iPhone sales reduced the amount of cash it had to pay Apple Inc and boosted its margins.http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/peugeot-citroen-may-build-cars-in-india-with-gmhttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/peugeot-citroen-may-build-cars-in-india-with-gmWed, 25 Apr 2012 08:57:00 -0700(Reuters) - PSA Peugeot Citroen (PEUP.PA) said it may build cars in India with General Motors (GM.N), its new global alliance partner, effectively scrapping a planned 650 million euro ($850 million) investment in its own factory.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/construction-company-admits-fraud-schemehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/construction-company-admits-fraud-schemeTue, 24 Apr 2012 10:59:00 -0700The giant construction company that worked on the Sept. 11 Memorial and Citi Field projects has admitted to a massive fraud scheme and agreed to pay $50 million in fines and restitution in a deal to avoid criminal charges for...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/retailers-blame-multinational-suppliers-for-canada-us-price-gaphttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/retailers-blame-multinational-suppliers-for-canada-us-price-gapTue, 24 Apr 2012 10:42:00 -0700Canada's retailers are blaming their suppliers for the large gap that still exists between their prices and identical goods for sale south of the border, despite the nearly equal value of the two dollars.Diane Brisebois of the...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/walmart-investigates-claims-of-cover-up-over-24m-in-mexican-bribeshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/walmart-investigates-claims-of-cover-up-over-24m-in-mexican-bribesMon, 23 Apr 2012 14:38:00 -0700New York Times claims the retailer's senior executives hushed up an internal report into bribery allegations.Walmart is investigating claims that its executives hushed up an internal report that found it paid $24m (£14.8m)...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/gm-seeks-sway-in-chinahttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/gm-seeks-sway-in-chinaThu, 19 Apr 2012 10:56:00 -0700SHANGHAI—General Motors Co. GM -0.28% and its big Chinese partner, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp., agreed to restructure their joint venture to give GM equal say in key decisions as their alliance moves to expand...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/special-report-chesapeake-ceo-took-11-billion-in-shrouded-personal-loanshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/special-report-chesapeake-ceo-took-11-billion-in-shrouded-personal-loansWed, 18 Apr 2012 12:13:00 -0700(Reuters) - Aubrey K. McClendon is one of the most successful energy entrepreneurs of recent decades. But he hasn't always proved popular with shareholders of the company he co-founded, Chesapeake Energy Corp., the second-largest...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/uk-auditing-watchdog-plans-tougher-penaltieshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/uk-auditing-watchdog-plans-tougher-penaltiesWed, 18 Apr 2012 11:27:00 -0700* Watchdog moving to fines based on turnover, income* New cases in pipeline likely to face new fines regime(Reuters) - Britain's auditing watchdog unveiled draft guidelines on Wednesday for imposing "credible" fines after top...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/city-official-said-to-misuse-30-millionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/city-official-said-to-misuse-30-millionWed, 18 Apr 2012 10:46:00 -0700Federal authorities arrested the comptroller of a small city in Illinois on Tuesday, saying she used more than $30 million in municipal funds to live a lifestyle that included a horse farm, a convertible and a $2.1 million motor home.http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/nylon-12-haunts-car-makershttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/nylon-12-haunts-car-makersWed, 18 Apr 2012 10:09:00 -0700Production shortfalls at a single German auto-parts supplier are beginning to ricochet through the global auto business.More than 200 auto executives met in a Detroit suburb on Tuesday to evaluate a looming shortage of a relatively...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/toshiba-to-buy-ibms-point-of-sale-terminal-business-sourcehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/toshiba-to-buy-ibms-point-of-sale-terminal-business-sourceTue, 17 Apr 2012 14:28:00 -0700(Reuters) - A unit of Toshiba Corp (6502.T) is in talks to buy IBM Corp's (IBM.N) point-of-sale (POS) terminal business, which includes cash registers, a source familiar with the deal said on Tuesday.The purchase, which local...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/honda-to-recycle-rare-earth-metals-from-used-car-partshttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/honda-to-recycle-rare-earth-metals-from-used-car-partsTue, 17 Apr 2012 14:02:00 -0700TOKYO (Reuters) -- Honda Motor Co. said it will start the world's first mass-production process to extract rare earth metals from used car parts and recycle the expensive materials mainly controlled by China.Honda has partnered...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/quebec-construction-tycoon-antonio-accurso-arrested-in-anti-corruption-raidhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/quebec-construction-tycoon-antonio-accurso-arrested-in-anti-corruption-raidTue, 17 Apr 2012 13:30:00 -0700Quebec’s anti-corruption unit carried out a series of raids and arrested high-profile construction magnate Antonio Accurso in an early-morning police operation north of Montreal on Tuesday.It’s being billed as the...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/us-rejects-import-duties-on-refrigerators-steel-wheelshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/us-rejects-import-duties-on-refrigerators-steel-wheelsTue, 17 Apr 2012 13:02:00 -0700(Reuters) - A U.S. trade panel on Tuesday rejected punitive duties on bottom-mount refrigerators from South Korea and Mexico and on steel wheels from Chinain a blow for Whirlpool and other U.S. manufacturers seeking import relief.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/samsung-canada-adds-cineplex-store-app-to-its-deviceshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/samsung-canada-adds-cineplex-store-app-to-its-devicesTue, 17 Apr 2012 12:02:00 -0700Samsung Electronics Canada and Cineplex Entertainment have launched the Cineplex Store app on select Samsung SMART TVs, Blu-ray players and home theatre systems.The Cineplex Store offers thousands of movie titles for individuals...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/uk-sentences-ex-governor-of-nigerias-delta-state-to-13-years-for-fraud-money-launderinghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/uk-sentences-ex-governor-of-nigerias-delta-state-to-13-years-for-fraud-money-launderingTue, 17 Apr 2012 11:50:00 -0700LONDON — A former governor of Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta state was sentenced in Britain on Tuesday to 13 years in prison for fraud and money-laundering, capping a spectacular fall from flashy political kingmaker to convict.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/litigation-netherlandshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/litigation-netherlandsTue, 17 Apr 2012 09:55:00 -0700The Supreme Court recently handed down an important ruling in the Van Hees qq/Y case on the possibility to reclaim money from investors involved in a classic Ponzi scheme - a scheme in which money from new investors is used to...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/ew-phishing-scam-targets-military-users-dfas-warnshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/ew-phishing-scam-targets-military-users-dfas-warnsTue, 17 Apr 2012 09:37:00 -0700A new phishing campaign is targeting military service members, retirees and civilian employees receiving disability compensation, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service warns.The e-mail scam dangles the prospect of additional...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/apple-falls-to-earth-share-swoon-hits-fifth-dayhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/apple-falls-to-earth-share-swoon-hits-fifth-dayMon, 16 Apr 2012 12:44:00 -0700Even Apple couldn’t go straight up forever.The stock is down for a fifth straight day, sending traders and analysts scrambling to find reasons behind the move. Some cited rumors that the company was preparing to launch a...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/iphone-5-to-rock-ultrasonic-bondinghttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/iphone-5-to-rock-ultrasonic-bondingMon, 16 Apr 2012 11:07:00 -0700Apple is reportedly working on a new bonding technique that will make the next iPhone even tougher than its predecessors.The Cupertino giant has filed a patent with the US Patent & Trademark Office that improves on an older...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/ex-synergy-brands-chief-charged-in-26-million-bank-fraudhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/ex-synergy-brands-chief-charged-in-26-million-bank-fraudMon, 16 Apr 2012 09:46:00 -0700The former head of Synergy Brands Inc. (SYBRQ) (SYBRQ), a bankrupt baking mixes and spices company in Syosset, New York, was charged with a fraud that led to a $26 million loss for New York-based Signature Bank (SBNY) (SBNY).Mair...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/best-buy-probes-ceo-relationshiphttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/best-buy-probes-ceo-relationshipFri, 13 Apr 2012 12:07:00 -0700Best Buy Co.'s BBY -0.56% investigation into the personal conduct of former Chief Executive Brian Dunn is exploring whether he misused company assets in the course of an alleged relationship with a female subordinate, people...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/rcmp-searches-snc-lavalin-headquartershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/rcmp-searches-snc-lavalin-headquartersFri, 13 Apr 2012 11:35:00 -0700MONTREAL – RCMP investigators were executing a search warrant Friday at the Montreal headquarters of embattled engineering giant SNC-Lavalin, which has been searching for millions of dollars of mysterious payments.The global...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/ontario-to-adopt-consumer-cellphone-protection-planhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/ontario-to-adopt-consumer-cellphone-protection-planThu, 12 Apr 2012 14:59:00 -0700The Ontario government is vowing to beef up consumer protection for wireless services by adopting new legislation that would allow cellphone users to cancel their contracts at any time, while placing strict caps on any penalties.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/smartphone-sales-to-touch-1-billion-unit-mark-in-2014-credit-suissehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/smartphone-sales-to-touch-1-billion-unit-mark-in-2014-credit-suisseThu, 12 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0700(Reuters) - Global smartphones annual sales will cross the billion-unit mark in 2014, helped by strong demand from China and the launch of cheaper low-end handsets, Credit Suisse said.Sales across the globe will grow about 46...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/exclusive-sec-goldman-to-settle-research-case-for-22-million-sourceshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/exclusive-sec-goldman-to-settle-research-case-for-22-million-sourcesThu, 12 Apr 2012 13:29:00 -0700(Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators are preparing to announce that Goldman Sachs will pay $22 million to settle allegations the bank did not have adequate policies to prevent research from being passed inappropriately to preferred...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/insight-energy-regulators-in-new-push-to-quash-manipulationhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/insight-energy-regulators-in-new-push-to-quash-manipulationThu, 12 Apr 2012 13:19:00 -0700(Reuters) - Emboldened energy market regulators are mounting an aggressive new campaign to stamp out a once-common trading practice that crosses physical and paper markets, unnerving traders who fear a backlash over years-old deals.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/sony-ceo-wields-ax-sets-turnaround-targetshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/sony-ceo-wields-ax-sets-turnaround-targetsThu, 12 Apr 2012 13:06:00 -0700(Reuters) - Less than a fortnight into his job as CEO, Kazuo Hirai sketched out a strategy to revive Sony Corp: a major push into smartphones, growth in games and cameras, and big cost cuts in a TV business that has not made a...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/ex-nova-scotia-politician-pleads-guiltyhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/ex-nova-scotia-politician-pleads-guiltyThu, 12 Apr 2012 10:51:00 -0700YARMOUTH, N.S. – A former Nova Scotia cabinet minister publicly apologized to his family and constituents Thursday after pleading guilty to fraud and breach of trust, marking the second time a former provincial politician...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/md-couple-accused-of-using-hiv-funds-on-home-carshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/md-couple-accused-of-using-hiv-funds-on-home-carsThu, 12 Apr 2012 09:27:00 -0700A Fort Washington couple is accused of embezzling $1 million in funds intended to fight global HIV infections and using it to renovate their home and buy luxury cars, a federal grand jury in the District charged Wednesday.The...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/sarbanes-oxley-for-dummieshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/sarbanes-oxley-for-dummiesWed, 11 Apr 2012 12:35:00 -0700Enacted in the wake of corporate mismanagement and accounting scandals, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) offers guidelines and spells out regulations that publicly traded companies must adhere to. Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines offer best-practice...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/apple-promises-malware-removal-tool-for-flashback-trojanhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/apple-promises-malware-removal-tool-for-flashback-trojanWed, 11 Apr 2012 10:52:00 -0700Detection, removal already possible with commercial antivirus softwareApple says it is developing software that will detect and remove malware estimated to have infected more than 650,000 Macs running the OS X operating system.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/sony-sees-record-64-billion-loss-on-tax-hithttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/sony-sees-record-64-billion-loss-on-tax-hitWed, 11 Apr 2012 10:45:00 -0700(Reuters) - Japan's Sony Corp flagged a record $6.4 billion annual net loss, double an earlier forecast and a fourth straight year of red ink, as it writes off deferred tax credits, heaping more pressure on its new CEO to turn...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/bc-credit-debit-fraud-tied-to-montreal-crime-grouphttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/bc-credit-debit-fraud-tied-to-montreal-crime-groupTue, 10 Apr 2012 12:09:00 -0700A Montreal-based criminal organization has targeted banks and stores in multiple credit and debit card frauds in B.C. and across Western Canada, CBC News has learned.Connections between suspects uncovered in a CBC News investigation...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/the-evolution-of-the-audit-processhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/the-evolution-of-the-audit-processTue, 10 Apr 2012 11:28:00 -0700By this time, your annual audit is either complete or winding down. You have documented the auditor’s requests and considered how you could make the process easier next year. You may have had your exit discussion and are...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/ford-recalls-more-than-140000-focus-cars-in-ushttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/ford-recalls-more-than-140000-focus-cars-in-usTue, 10 Apr 2012 10:01:00 -0700(Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is recalling 140,310 Focus cars from model year 2012 in the United States to repair a potential problem with the passenger-side windshield wiper motor, according to U.S. safety regulators.A seal plug...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/microsoft-to-struggle-vs-apple-google-in-tabletshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/microsoft-to-struggle-vs-apple-google-in-tabletsTue, 10 Apr 2012 09:41:00 -0700(Reuters) - Microsoft's push into the tablet industry will see only limited success, with the U.S. software maker remaining a distant No. 3 behind Apple and Google, research firm Gartner said on Tuesday."Despite PC vendors and...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/twitter-heads-to-motown-to-be-closer-to-automakershttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/twitter-heads-to-motown-to-be-closer-to-automakersThu, 05 Apr 2012 14:14:00 -0700(Reuters) - Twitter, looking for better proximity to car companies with hefty ad budgets, said on Wednesday it will open an office in Detroit just as the city's elected leaders scramble to avoid bankruptcy or a state takeover.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/sprint-seeks-hit-with-advanced-camera-evo-phonehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/sprint-seeks-hit-with-advanced-camera-evo-phoneThu, 05 Apr 2012 13:49:00 -0700(Reuters) - Sprint Nextel is hoping to turn heads next month with the EVO 4G LTE, an HTC Corp phone with an advanced camera, a big screen and a high-speed wireless connection to highlight its multi-billion-dollar network upgrade.http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/ford-raises-forecast-for-2012-total-us-auto-saleshttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/ford-raises-forecast-for-2012-total-us-auto-salesThu, 05 Apr 2012 13:44:00 -0700(Reuters) - Ford Motor Co (F.N) has raised its forecast for total 2012 U.S. auto sales after the industry's solid first quarter, Ford President for the Americas Mark Fields said on Wednesday.Ford now expects the U.S. auto industry...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/obama-signs-insider-trading-bill-wants-more-curbs-on-congresshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/obama-signs-insider-trading-bill-wants-more-curbs-on-congressThu, 05 Apr 2012 13:37:00 -0700(Reuters) - President Barack Obama called on Wednesday for stricter controls on lawmakers to confront "the corrosive influence" of money in Washington as he signed into law an insider trading ban he said was needed to help restore...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/fiat-sees-europe-car-sales-down-for-fifth-yearhttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/fiat-sees-europe-car-sales-down-for-fifth-yearThu, 05 Apr 2012 13:27:00 -0700(Reuters) - European new car sales will decline for the fifth year in a row in 2012 to 13 million vehicles, Fiat (FIA.MI) Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said on Wednesday, as the group moved a step closer towards a full-blown...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/sfu-launches-audit-of-directors-expense-claimshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/sfu-launches-audit-of-directors-expense-claimsThu, 05 Apr 2012 13:11:00 -0700Simon Fraser University is launching an audit of the expense claims made by one of its directors who was reimbursed by the university for more than $2,000 spent attending B.C. Liberal events in 2012.Former BC Liberal MLA Wilfred...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/android-tops-50-percent-market-share-in-the-ushttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/android-tops-50-percent-market-share-in-the-usThu, 05 Apr 2012 12:58:00 -0700Android Tops 50% Market Share in the U.S.Android‘s share of the U.S. smartphone market topped 50% for the first time in February, according to comScore’s MobiLens.The figures were a 17-point increase over February 2011.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/regulator-to-penalize-jpmorgan-over-lehman-demise-nythttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/regulator-to-penalize-jpmorgan-over-lehman-demise-nytThu, 05 Apr 2012 12:22:00 -0700(Reuters) - A U.S. regulator is set to penalize JPMorgan for actions linked to the demise of investment bank Lehman Brothers at the height of the financial crisis in 2008, the New York Times said, citing people briefed on the matter.http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/sustainability-in-manufacturing-may-2-3-2012http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/04/sustainability-in-manufacturing-may-2-3-2012Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:24:00 -0700We Look Forward to Seeing You at Sustainability in ManufacturingMay 2-3, 2012 at the Charlotte Convention CenterTap into the Benefits of Sustainability in Manufacturing:Meet Face-to-Face with Leading SuppliersDuring your visit...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/samsung-planning-canadian-retail-storeshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/samsung-planning-canadian-retail-storesWed, 04 Apr 2012 09:55:00 -0700Samsung Electronics Canada plans to open several retail outlets throughout the country this year as the Korean electronics giant looks to follow in the footsteps of rivals Sony Corp. and Apple Inc. by creating a more direct relationship...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/fraud-in-the-rubble-man-accused-of-being-disaster-relief-impostorhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/fraud-in-the-rubble-man-accused-of-being-disaster-relief-impostorWed, 04 Apr 2012 09:42:00 -0700In the aftermath of the monster tornado last month the people of Henryville, Indiana, needed all the help they could get and Gerald Flint, dressed in his trademark flight suit, was welcomed with open arms as he showed up and started...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/tripadvisor-complains-about-google-to-eu-regulatorshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/tripadvisor-complains-about-google-to-eu-regulatorsTue, 03 Apr 2012 15:49:00 -0700(Reuters) - Online travel agency TripAdvisor has asked EU antitrust regulators to halt what it calls anti-competitive practices by Google, adding to more than a dozen complaints being investigated by the European Commission.The...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/sec-probes-grouponhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/sec-probes-grouponTue, 03 Apr 2012 14:29:00 -0700The Securities and Exchange Commission is examining Groupon Inc.'s GRPN -1.67% revision of its first set of financial results as a public company, according to a person familiar with the situation.The regulator's probe into...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/jobs-act-debate-should-pre-ipo-companies-resolve-accounting-issues-behind-closed-doorshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/jobs-act-debate-should-pre-ipo-companies-resolve-accounting-issues-behind-closed-doorsTue, 03 Apr 2012 14:23:00 -0700Groupon’s latest financial restatement has brought to light a little-noticed provision in the new JOBS Act that allows companies to iron out disagreements with regulators behind closed doors before they go public, reports...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/samsung-pushes-into-mobile-ad-markethttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/samsung-pushes-into-mobile-ad-marketTue, 03 Apr 2012 14:15:00 -0700Samsung Electronics Co. is taking a more hands-on role in the advertising on its mobile devices, putting the company in greater competition with Apple Inc. AAPL +1.73% and Google Inc. GOOG -0.66%Samsung said Tuesday...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/dame-amelia-offers-hedge-funds-a-regulatory-windowhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/dame-amelia-offers-hedge-funds-a-regulatory-windowMon, 02 Apr 2012 16:24:00 -0700For the hedge fund industry, facing the threat of heavy regulation, it comes down to the old maxim: If you want something done right, do it yourself.Hedge funds were vilified for feeding the U.S. housing bubble, for pushing Europe...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/cftc-alleges-massive-trading-scheme-by-royal-bank-of-canadahttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/04/cftc-alleges-massive-trading-scheme-by-royal-bank-of-canadaMon, 02 Apr 2012 14:05:00 -0700U.S. regulators alleged a "wash trading scheme of massive proportion" by Royal Bank of Canada, RY +1.96% which was accused in a lawsuit Monday of unlawfully trading hundreds of millions of dollars in stock futures in order...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/tablet-users-prefer-to-use-tablets-at-homehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/04/tablet-users-prefer-to-use-tablets-at-homeMon, 02 Apr 2012 09:19:00 -0700Since tablets have burst into the ecommerce space in the last few years, they’ve drastically altered the online shopping experience.That’s a good thing for retailers. Tablet users prefer to use tablets at home, an...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/expedia-files-google-complaint-to-eu-regulatorshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/expedia-files-google-complaint-to-eu-regulatorsFri, 30 Mar 2012 13:55:00 -0700(Reuters) - Online travel agency Expedia on Friday accused Google of breaching EU rules with a formal complaint to EU antitrust regulators as it joined a dozen other firms that have taken their case to the European Commission...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/visa-and-mastercard-warn-of-massive-security-breachhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/visa-and-mastercard-warn-of-massive-security-breachFri, 30 Mar 2012 12:07:00 -0700Visa and Mastercard have warned US banks that details of credit card holders' personal information could be at risk after a security breach.Both Visa and Mastercard said there had been "no breach" of its own system, instead blaming...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/auditor-general-battles-bc-for-access-to-documents-in-corruption-casehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/auditor-general-battles-bc-for-access-to-documents-in-corruption-caseThu, 29 Mar 2012 11:29:00 -0700Government delays in producing documents, restrictions on access to material, and blanket claims of privilege are threatening to derail an investigation into the payment of legal fees in a political-corruption case, the Auditor-General...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/options-for-pursuing-a-fraud-casehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/options-for-pursuing-a-fraud-caseThu, 29 Mar 2012 10:30:00 -0700There are generally 3 legal routes you can take if you have been the victim of fraud.1. You can do nothing at allOn many occasions, I learn of people who were the victims of fraud, who did or said nothing because they felt silly...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/navy-employees-contractors-plead-guilty-to-fraud-involving-1-million-in-bribes-in-califhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/navy-employees-contractors-plead-guilty-to-fraud-involving-1-million-in-bribes-in-califThu, 29 Mar 2012 09:28:00 -0700SAN DIEGO — Four Navy employees and three defense contractors pleaded guilty to participating in a wide-ranging corruption scheme in which the contractors won millions of dollars in military orders after offering officials...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/fraud-costs-asia-1-billion-a-year-progress-softwarehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/fraud-costs-asia-1-billion-a-year-progress-softwareWed, 28 Mar 2012 11:31:00 -0700(Reuters) - Many banks still do not have enough teeth to tackle fraud, which costs Asia around $1 billion a year, but social media could be a game changer due to the reputational risk, said a top official from business software...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/ingushetia-pension-fund-head-arrested-on-fraud-chargeshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/ingushetia-pension-fund-head-arrested-on-fraud-chargesWed, 28 Mar 2012 10:38:00 -0700The head of the Ingushetia State Pension Fund has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, Interfax reported Wednesday.An unnamed source at the region's investigative committee said Movli Vyshegurov was...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/gupta-loses-wiretap-ruling-wins-on-sec-noteshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/gupta-loses-wiretap-ruling-wins-on-sec-notesWed, 28 Mar 2012 10:11:00 -0700(Reuters) - Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) director Rajat Gupta lost his bid to suppress wiretap evidence at his upcoming criminal trial on charges that he leaked boardroom secrets to hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam.But...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/apple-sony-4-others-sued-by-graphics-propertieshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/apple-sony-4-others-sued-by-graphics-propertiesWed, 28 Mar 2012 10:03:00 -0700(Reuters) - Apple Inc, Sony Corp and four other companies were sued by Graphics Properties Holdings Inc, formerly known as Silicon Graphics Inc, for allegedly infringing a patent through their sale of mobile phones and other electronic...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/australia-regulator-says-apple-misleading-consumers-on-ipadhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/australia-regulator-says-apple-misleading-consumers-on-ipadWed, 28 Mar 2012 09:57:00 -0700(Reuters) - Apple's hot-selling new iPad hit a hurdle in Australia on Tuesday as the country's consumer affairs regulator accused the company of misleading promotions.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/new-sony-ceo-to-keep-charge-of-troubled-tv-operationshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/new-sony-ceo-to-keep-charge-of-troubled-tv-operationsWed, 28 Mar 2012 09:49:00 -0700(Reuters) - Sony Corp CEO Kazuo Hirai signaled his determination to turn around the group's ailing TV business by keeping direct charge of the division, as the Japanese brand fights to regain ground against rivals such as Apple.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/hitachi-says-aims-to-cut-costs-5-percent-by-2015/16http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/hitachi-says-aims-to-cut-costs-5-percent-by-2015/16Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:28:00 -0700(Reuters) - Japan's Hitachi Ltd (6501.T) said on Tuesday that it aimed to cut annual operating costs by 5 percent in four years, enabling the company to invest more in its growing infrastructure and telecommunications businesses.http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/03/toyota-adding-400-jobs-at-ontario-planthttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/03/toyota-adding-400-jobs-at-ontario-plantWed, 28 Mar 2012 08:38:00 -0700Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. will add 400 jobs at its Woodstock, Ont., plant to boost production of RAV4 crossover utility vehicles.Production will rise to 200,000 units annually in early 2013 from the current level...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/regulator-at-a-crossroadshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/regulator-at-a-crossroadsMon, 26 Mar 2012 16:20:00 -0700The Ontario Securities Commission is looking far beyond the province’s borders as it formulates a plan for its future approach to regulation. High-profile proceedings against Chinese companies have forced the commission...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/sec-takes-wells-fargo-to-court-to-enforce-subpoenashttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/sec-takes-wells-fargo-to-court-to-enforce-subpoenasMon, 26 Mar 2012 15:46:00 -0700(Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators accused Wells Fargo & Co on Friday of repeatedly ignoring its subpoenas for documents in connection with a probe into the bank's $60 billion sale of mortgage-backed securities.The Securities...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/jim-oneill-to-retire-from-alpine-electronicshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/jim-oneill-to-retire-from-alpine-electronicsMon, 26 Mar 2012 15:16:00 -0700Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. has announced the retirement of Jim O'Neill, Executive Vice President of OEM and Aftermarket Sales and Marketing. O'Neill also serves as President of Alpine Electronics of Canada. He has been...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/baines-bcsc-and-rcmp-ramp-up-investigation-into-alleged-40-million-ponzi-schemehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/baines-bcsc-and-rcmp-ramp-up-investigation-into-alleged-40-million-ponzi-schemeMon, 26 Mar 2012 09:05:00 -0700Vancouver notary Rashida Samji has retained high-profile lawyer Rod Anderson of Harper Grey LLP to represent her as the B.C. Securities Commission and RCMP ramp up their investigation into her alleged involvement in an estimated...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/stiff-sentence-sought-in-vancouver-firefighters-band-fraudhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/stiff-sentence-sought-in-vancouver-firefighters-band-fraudMon, 26 Mar 2012 08:55:00 -0700Jason William Davidson now deputy chief in YellowknifeThe director of the Vancouver Firefighters Band Society says the court should make an example of the man who defrauded the organization.Jason William Davidson pleaded guilty...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/insight-samsung-fast-executioner-seeks-killer-designhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/insight-samsung-fast-executioner-seeks-killer-designFri, 23 Mar 2012 12:20:00 -0700(Reuters) - When Samsung Electronics rushed its first smartphone to market in a panicky response to the smash-hit debut of the Apple iPhone, some customers burned the product on the streets or hammered it to bits in public displays...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/sec-probes-rapid-tradinghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/sec-probes-rapid-tradingFri, 23 Mar 2012 09:33:00 -0700Federal securities regulators are examining whether some sophisticated, rapid-fire trading firms have used their close links to computerized stock exchanges to gain an unfair advantage over other investors, people familiar with...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/the-international-emergence-of-legal-protections-for-whistleblowershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/the-international-emergence-of-legal-protections-for-whistleblowersThu, 22 Mar 2012 10:57:00 -0700The International Emergence of Legal Protections for Whistleblowers*As the international community is increasingly recognizing, employees (especially public employees) are an invaluable source of information about official corruption.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/ethisphere-institute-unveils-2012-worlds-most-ethical-companieshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/ethisphere-institute-unveils-2012-worlds-most-ethical-companiesThu, 22 Mar 2012 10:37:00 -0700Ethisphere recognizes exceptional ethical leadership at the Global Ethics Summit and World’s Most Ethical (WME) Companies Honoree Dinner in New YorkNEW YORK, N.Y. – March 15, 2012 – The Ethisphere Institute...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/canadian-tire-others-plead-guilty-to-gas-price-fixing-in-ontariohttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/canadian-tire-others-plead-guilty-to-gas-price-fixing-in-ontarioThu, 22 Mar 2012 10:24:00 -0700Three companies, including Canadian Tire, have pleaded guilty to fixing gasoline prices in southeastern Ontario, resulting in combined fines of $2 million, the national Competition Bureau says.Canadian Tire Corp., Pioneer Energy...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/03/nissan-to-resurrect-datsun-after-30-yearshttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/03/nissan-to-resurrect-datsun-after-30-yearsWed, 21 Mar 2012 14:23:00 -0700Nissan Motor Co. 7201.TO -2.92% plans to resurrect its once-vaunted Datsun brand, hoping to attract aspirational customers in high-growth emerging markets.Nissan phased out the brand close to 30 years ago but now is counting...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/2nd-update-us-sets-duties-on-applicance-imports-from-s-korea-mexicohttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/2nd-update-us-sets-duties-on-applicance-imports-from-s-korea-mexicoWed, 21 Mar 2012 14:15:00 -0700--Countervailing, antidumping duties imposed on South Korean imports--Whirlpool also seeking action against Samsung and LG washing machines--Samsung criticizes methodology used in antidumping decisionUpdates with more details...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/zynga-buys-omgpop-games-companyhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/zynga-buys-omgpop-games-companyWed, 21 Mar 2012 13:54:00 -0700(Reuters) - Zynga Inc is buying OMGPOP, maker of the popular game "Draw Something" for an undisclosed sum, as the company moves to expand its games lineup on mobile devices and Facebook.Zynga, which raised $1 billion in an initial...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/90-of-tablet-use-is-in-wi-fi-mode-not-wirelesshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/90-of-tablet-use-is-in-wi-fi-mode-not-wirelessWed, 21 Mar 2012 13:49:00 -0700Here is why I didn't rush out to replace my vintage, original, Wi-Fi-only iPad that I bought way back in the old days of 2010.About 90 percent of all tablet use on the Internet is done via Wi-Fi, not through the old 3G wireless...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/vision-entrepreneur-awardshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/vision-entrepreneur-awardsWed, 21 Mar 2012 13:27:00 -0700The deadline for nominations for this year is March 30, 2012.Vision Entrepreneur Awards Vision Magazineand the CEA Small Business Council (SBC) have launched a new awards program to recognize entrepreneurs and the contribution...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/creating-successful-programs-for-global-compliance-march-27-28-2012http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/creating-successful-programs-for-global-compliance-march-27-28-2012Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:17:00 -0700Regulatory agencies in the U.S. and abroad are starting to release guidance on new regulations.  Now what?Join leading compliance officers, general counsel, and other legal, compliance and ethics professionals for two days...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/inside-the-mind-of-madoff-exclusive-the-secret-madoff-prison-lettershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/inside-the-mind-of-madoff-exclusive-the-secret-madoff-prison-lettersTue, 20 Mar 2012 12:12:00 -0700This article appears in the April 9 issue of Forbes Magazine.Bernie Madoff hated e-mail. He rarely used it at his high-tech Wall Street trading firm. When others did, he fretted about the trail it left behind. He wasn’t...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/apple-ipad-heat-reports-swirl-probe-underwayhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/apple-ipad-heat-reports-swirl-probe-underwayTue, 20 Mar 2012 11:58:00 -0700(Reuters) - An influential U.S. consumer watchdog is investigating online reports that Apple Inc's new iPad throws off an unusually large amount of heat and will publish its findings later on Tuesday. Consumer Reports...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/the-corruption-challenge-unmasking-the-handlershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/the-corruption-challenge-unmasking-the-handlersTue, 20 Mar 2012 11:31:00 -0700INTERVIEW WITH NICK KOCHANInvestigative Journalist and Freelance Writer and keynote speaker at the ACFE European Fraud Conference, 25-27 March in LondonYou plan to address “The Corruption Challenge” in your presentation.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/good-partner-or-bad-problem-its-up-to-the-tv-manufacturershttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/good-partner-or-bad-problem-its-up-to-the-tv-manufacturersFri, 16 Mar 2012 11:54:00 -0700One message was clear last month as CE manufacturers rolled out new policies they hope will close the open vein that continues to bleed revenue and profit from their dying TV businesses: Independent retailers will no longer work...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/the-12-best-android-widgets-for-2012http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/the-12-best-android-widgets-for-2012Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:46:00 -0700If you've just purchased your first Android phone or you're looking to round out your existing collection, here's a list of 20 must-have apps that every Android owner should consider. They're all free, too!With all due respect...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/new-ipad-torn-open-high-tech-suppliers-exposedhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/new-ipad-torn-open-high-tech-suppliers-exposedFri, 16 Mar 2012 11:29:00 -0700Drag our Leaf Icon above to your taskbar to bookmark TGAM in Internet Explorer 9.Show me howPlease don't show me this againRemind me laterDrag our Leaf Icon above to your taskbar to bookmark TGAM in Internet Explorer 9.Show me...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/2012-pda-fda-joint-regulatory-conferencehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/2012-pda-fda-joint-regulatory-conferenceFri, 16 Mar 2012 09:42:00 -0700Compliance through Quality Systems: Implementing & Advancing a Sustainable Global Quality Culture September 10-12, 2012 | Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel | Baltimore, Maryland Exhibition: September 10-11 | Post- Conference...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/new-ipad-a-polishing-of-the-oldhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/new-ipad-a-polishing-of-the-oldThu, 15 Mar 2012 16:12:00 -0700On Friday, the new iPad goes on sale. Be sure to ask for it by name: the iPad.Because if you ask for the iPad 3, the Apple representatives will look at you funny. Last year’s model was called the iPad 2, but this third-generation...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/cit-group-offers-to-pay-75-million-to-end-fraud-lawsuithttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/cit-group-offers-to-pay-75-million-to-end-fraud-lawsuitWed, 14 Mar 2012 10:45:00 -0700(Reuters) - CIT Group Inc (CIT.N) on Tuesday asked a federal judge to approve a $75 million settlement proposal with former CIT shareholders in a class-action securities fraud lawsuit over actions preceding the large commercial...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/sec-charges-five-with-insider-trading-from-aa-tiphttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/sec-charges-five-with-insider-trading-from-aa-tipWed, 14 Mar 2012 10:38:00 -0700(Reuters) - Securities regulators charged two Ameriprise Financial advisers and three others with insider-trading, saying they made $1.8 million in illicit profits based on confidential merger information one of the advisers learned...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/sec-charges-thornburg-mortgage-execs-with-fraudhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/sec-charges-thornburg-mortgage-execs-with-fraudWed, 14 Mar 2012 10:31:00 -0700(Reuters) - Three former executives at now-bankrupt Thornburg Mortgage Inc have been charged with fraud by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, accused of hiding the fast-deteriorating financial condition of the large...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/sony-xperia-sola-brings-floating-touch-navigationhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/sony-xperia-sola-brings-floating-touch-navigationWed, 14 Mar 2012 10:25:00 -0700The latest Android smartphone from Sony, the Xperia sola, takes the touch out of the touch screen – although we’re not yet sure how.One of the device’s key features is “floating touch” navigation...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/apple-to-sell-656-million-ipads-this-year-sees-record-pre-orders-analystshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/apple-to-sell-656-million-ipads-this-year-sees-record-pre-orders-analystsWed, 14 Mar 2012 10:19:00 -0700(Reuters) - Apple Inc is seeing record pre-orders for its latest iPad with wait times for shipping the tablet now reaching two to three weeks, said Canaccord Genuity analysts, who now expect the company to sell 65.6 million iPads...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/fraud-investigation-targets-recruiting-program-for-army-national-guard-reservehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/fraud-investigation-targets-recruiting-program-for-army-national-guard-reserveWed, 14 Mar 2012 10:13:00 -0700A recruitment campaign to boost the Army National Guard and Reserve at a difficult time in Iraq and Afghanistan is the focus of a wide-ranging Pentagon fraud investigation, including allegations of kickback schemes involving military...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/whistleblowers-drawn-by-tip-off-payoutshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/whistleblowers-drawn-by-tip-off-payoutsWed, 14 Mar 2012 09:51:00 -0700Company informants tempted by the prospect of multimillion dollar payouts are rushing to US regulators with audio recordings and internal documents to take advantage of a new programme that can make whistleblowing on wrongdoing...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/apple-unveils-new-ipad-with-4g-ltehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/apple-unveils-new-ipad-with-4g-lteWed, 07 Mar 2012 15:16:00 -0800Apple Inc. took the wraps off a new iPad tablet with a sharper display and the ability to connect to the Internet on 4G broadband networks, as the electronics giant strives to stay ahead of rivals in a market it has helped create.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/on-the-dodd-frank-act-and-regulation-in-americahttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/on-the-dodd-frank-act-and-regulation-in-americaTue, 06 Mar 2012 16:01:00 -0800In defence of Dodd-Frank SIR – As America and the world struggled to recover from an historic economic crisis, Barney Frank and I were not concerned about the page length of our proposal or about more work for financial...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/the-dodd-frank-act-too-big-not-to-failhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/the-dodd-frank-act-too-big-not-to-failTue, 06 Mar 2012 15:55:00 -0800SECTIONS 404 and 406 of the Dodd-Frank law of July 2010 add up to just a couple of pages. On October 31st last year two of the agencies overseeing America’s financial system turned those few pages into a form to be filled...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/will-itv-join-ipad-3-on-apple-stagehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/03/will-itv-join-ipad-3-on-apple-stageTue, 06 Mar 2012 15:42:00 -0800Apple Inc. (AAPL-Q530.26-2.90-0.54%) is betting a 4G-equipped iPad will tempt more U.S. consumers to pay extra to watch high-quality video on the go, and in turn, give Verizon Wireless and AT&T Inc a revenue boost.Until now...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/executive-pay-votes-spur-shifts-in-policieshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/executive-pay-votes-spur-shifts-in-policiesFri, 02 Mar 2012 16:16:00 -0800Shareholder votes on executive pay are starting to change the shape of compensation at some big companies.A group of institutional investors recently joined forces to seek executive-pay and governance changes at 10 companies where...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/03/chrysler-holds-top-sales-spot-in-canadahttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/03/chrysler-holds-top-sales-spot-in-canadaFri, 02 Mar 2012 12:50:00 -0800Chrysler Canada Inc. held on to the top spot in the monthly auto sales race in February. Sales rose 9 per cent to 16,536 vehicles from 15,238 in February, 2011.Meanwhile, auto makers in the United States all reported strong February...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/rwanda-whistleblowers-protection-act-vital-mpshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/rwanda-whistleblowers-protection-act-vital-mpsThu, 01 Mar 2012 16:30:00 -0800MPs in the lower chamber of Parliament Tuesday stressed that the Whistleblower Act will create awareness so that people, rise above fears of possible reprisals and play a more proactive role to flush out violations of the law.http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/03/insight-after-civic-bruising-honda-fights-for-its-soulhttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/03/insight-after-civic-bruising-honda-fights-for-its-soulThu, 01 Mar 2012 16:24:00 -0800(Reuters) - The future of Honda Motor Co may rest with a pair of contrarian Japanese car engineers working from a drab Tokyo suburb with a hotline to the boardroom. Their mission: just say no.Honda's creative directors Toshinobu...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/keeping-cool-in-the-hot-seathttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/keeping-cool-in-the-hot-seatThu, 01 Mar 2012 13:56:00 -0800The CFO’s role has expanded in recent years, perhaps most notably in the area of risk management. Finance chiefs frequently took charge of assessing and guarding against risk during the financial crisis, and as the economy...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/risk-and-compliance-webcasthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/03/risk-and-compliance-webcastThu, 01 Mar 2012 11:53:00 -0800Waters gathered leading industry experts to discuss the latest developments in the risk management and compliance space in a webcast.Risk management and compliance have emerged as two of the most important business processes in...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/03/auto-sales-jump-in-february-despite-gas-spikehttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/03/auto-sales-jump-in-february-despite-gas-spikeThu, 01 Mar 2012 09:01:00 -0800GM, Ford Motor Co and Chrysler Group LLC each predicted that the annualized sales rate in February would top even the high end of analysts' expectations.JP Morgan analyst Himanshu Patel said the sales rate was on track for 14.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/insider-probe-targets-a-top-goldman-managerhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/insider-probe-targets-a-top-goldman-managerWed, 29 Feb 2012 15:56:00 -0800Wall Street's most high-profile securities firm is being drawn further into the government's insider-trading investigation.Federal criminal authorities are investigating whether a top Goldman Sachs Group Inc. manager passed inside...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/rims-trade-show-presence-underwhelming-analysthttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/rims-trade-show-presence-underwhelming-analystWed, 29 Feb 2012 15:43:00 -0800Research In Motion Ltd.'s (RIM-T14.03-0.39-2.70%) presence at the wireless industry's main annual gathering in Barcelona is “underwhelming” and highlights the smartphone giant's waning position in the market place...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/02/diamond-kote-announces-a-remarkable-breakthrough-in-vehicle-paint-protection-technologyhttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/02/diamond-kote-announces-a-remarkable-breakthrough-in-vehicle-paint-protection-technologyWed, 29 Feb 2012 10:21:00 -0800FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Steve Clelland                                                                                                                                                                                                   ...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/exclusive-justice-department-conducting-criminal-libor-probehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/exclusive-justice-department-conducting-criminal-libor-probeTue, 28 Feb 2012 14:09:00 -0800(Reuters) - The Justice Department is conducting a criminal probe into whether the world's biggest banks manipulated a global benchmark rate, according to a person familiar with the situation.While the Justice Department's inquiry...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/new-faster-apple-ipad-expected-next-weekhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/new-faster-apple-ipad-expected-next-weekTue, 28 Feb 2012 13:59:00 -0800(Reuters) - Apple Inc is hosting a media event next Wednesday, where it is expected to unveil a faster, better-equipped version of its popular iPad tablet to thwart increasing competition from deep-pocketed rivals such as Amazon.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/motorola-loses-in-german-court-on-iphone-sales-injunctionhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/motorola-loses-in-german-court-on-iphone-sales-injunctionMon, 27 Feb 2012 15:36:00 -0800A German court has rejected Motorola Mobility Inc.’s attempt to have Apple Inc. withdraw several iPhone and iPad models from its German Internet store in an ongoing legal battle over patents between the two phone giants.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/lowes-sales-surge-on-weather-credit-discounthttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/lowes-sales-surge-on-weather-credit-discountMon, 27 Feb 2012 14:51:00 -0800NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Lowe's Cos. (LOW), reporting a 13% earnings increase in the fiscal fourth quarter, reported its strongest same-store sales growth in nearly six years Monday as consumers warmed to home improvement on the...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/02/mazda-to-raise-2-bln-in-share-issue-loans-sourceshttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/02/mazda-to-raise-2-bln-in-share-issue-loans-sourcesMon, 27 Feb 2012 12:46:00 -0800(Reuters) - Japan's Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) plans to raise $2.1 billion to shore up its finances and invest in a new plant in Mexico, financial sources said on Tuesday -- a bigger-than-expected dilutive fundraising that sent...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/02/nissan-aims-to-double-use-of-common-parts-in-next-carshttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/02/nissan-aims-to-double-use-of-common-parts-in-next-carsMon, 27 Feb 2012 12:17:00 -0800(Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) said on Monday it will overhaul the way it develops cars by using common parts across different vehicle segments, cutting costs by nearly 30 percent and helping offset soaring spending to make...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/blackberry-playbook-finally-gets-emailhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/blackberry-playbook-finally-gets-emailMon, 27 Feb 2012 10:54:00 -0800After waiting nearly a year, BlackBerry PlayBook users received Tuesday a free software update bringing embedded email and other important functions to their tablets.Yet it may not be enough to satisfy Research In Motion Ltd.’s...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/japan-regulator-investigates-broker-in-pension-scandal-sourceshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/japan-regulator-investigates-broker-in-pension-scandal-sourcesMon, 27 Feb 2012 10:29:00 -0800(Reuters) - Japan's securities watchdog is investigating a small Tokyo-based broker, ITM Securities Co, over its possible role in a scandal involving the suspected disappearance of more than $2 billion in corporate pension funds...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/apple-ponders-cash-caves-on-board-vote-proposalhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/apple-ponders-cash-caves-on-board-vote-proposalFri, 24 Feb 2012 09:53:00 -0800(Reuters) - Apple Inc on Thursday adopted a measure long desired by investors and corporate governance activists, granting its shareholders a bigger say in the appointment of directors to the board of the world's most valuable...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/its-time-again-for-dealerscopes-40-under-40-search-for-the-best-young-talent-in-the-consumer-electronics-industryhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/its-time-again-for-dealerscopes-40-under-40-search-for-the-best-young-talent-in-the-consumer-electronics-industryThu, 23 Feb 2012 15:50:00 -0800It's time again for Dealerscope's "40 Under 40" search for the best young talent in the consumer electronics industry.As in previous years, we're asking for your help in nominating the leaders who are under 40 years old from all...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/alberta-doctors-bullied-by-bosses-panel-findshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/alberta-doctors-bullied-by-bosses-panel-findsThu, 23 Feb 2012 14:17:00 -0800A report released Wednesday found that patient wait times are too long in Alberta, and doctors who advocate for the care of their patients face widespread intimidation.Patients wait too long in emergency rooms and doctors dare...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/this-is-only-an-outline-looking-closely-at-dodd-frankhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/this-is-only-an-outline-looking-closely-at-dodd-frankThu, 23 Feb 2012 10:58:00 -0800Jonathan Macey of Yale Law School explains why the Dodd-Frank bill might not have prevented the financial crisis, but will create jobs for regulators and lawyers. View Videohttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/china-telecom-to-sell-iphones-china-mobile-still-months-awayhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/china-telecom-to-sell-iphones-china-mobile-still-months-awayTue, 21 Feb 2012 15:19:00 -0800(Reuters) - Apple Inc has signed with China Telecom to sell its iPhone in China from next month as it looks to boost its flagging share of the world's biggest mobile phone market.While Apple has now signed up with two of China's...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/motorola-mobility-says-apple-files-eu-patent-complainthttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/motorola-mobility-says-apple-files-eu-patent-complaintTue, 21 Feb 2012 15:13:00 -0800(Reuters) - Apple has asked EU anti-trust regulators to step in and settle a technology patent dispute between the company and Motorola Mobility, according to Motorola Mobility.The move came after regulators on both sides of the...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/ex-bond-highflier-is-warned-by-sechttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/ex-bond-highflier-is-warned-by-secTue, 21 Feb 2012 14:39:00 -0800U.S. securities regulators have warned a former top architect of the structured-finance boom that they are considering civil charges alleging he misled investors in a mortgage-bond deal that imploded, people familiar with the...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/exclusive-sec-widens-probe-of-exchange-traded-fundshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/exclusive-sec-widens-probe-of-exchange-traded-fundsTue, 21 Feb 2012 10:11:00 -0800(Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators have widened their inquiry into the trillion-dollar market for exchange-traded funds, according to a person familiar with the matter.Prompted by a delay in a big trade at a popular ETF, the U.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/dodd-frank-in-one-graph-we-read-dodd-frank-so-you-dont-have-tohttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/dodd-frank-in-one-graph-we-read-dodd-frank-so-you-dont-have-toMon, 20 Feb 2012 12:45:00 -0800Big portions of the financial reform law are set to go into effect this year. Intended to make corporate practices transparent, the law itself is anything but. The government has yet to spell out the details of most of the 400...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/acfe-annual-fraud-conference-stories-from-behind-the-sceneshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/acfe-annual-fraud-conference-stories-from-behind-the-scenesMon, 20 Feb 2012 09:42:00 -0800Vindication. The one word to aptly sum up the tumultuous rollercoaster ride for whistleblower and ex-CEO Michael Woodford after hearing news break yesterday that Japanese prosecutors had arrested three of Olympus’ top executives...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/w3-solutions-announces-christopher-cayley-as-business-development-manager-ontariohttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/w3-solutions-announces-christopher-cayley-as-business-development-manager-ontarioMon, 20 Feb 2012 09:16:00 -0800February 20, 2012 – Toronto, Ontario - W3 Solutions, one of North America’s leading extended service program providers, for manufacturers, retailers, and distributors, announces it’s newly appointed Business...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/traders-manipulated-key-rate-bank-sayshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/traders-manipulated-key-rate-bank-saysFri, 17 Feb 2012 15:49:00 -0800A group of traders and brokers successfully managed to manipulate an interest rate that affects loans around the world, one of the banks being investigated has told regulators.In a court filing in Ottawa, Canada's Competition...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/googles-iphone-trackinghttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/googles-iphone-trackingFri, 17 Feb 2012 15:31:00 -0800Google Inc. and other advertising companies have been bypassing the privacy settings of millions of people using Apple Inc.'s Web browser on their iPhones and computers—tracking the Web-browsing habits of people who intended...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/citigroup-pays-158-million-in-mortgage-fraud-pacthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/citigroup-pays-158-million-in-mortgage-fraud-pactFri, 17 Feb 2012 13:02:00 -0800(Reuters) - Citigroup Inc has agreed to pay $158.3 million to settle U.S. civil claims that it defrauded the government into insuring thousands of risky home loans made by its CitiMortgage unit.Wednesday's settlement resolves...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/ipad-3-rumors-bring-business-for-ipad-resellershttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/ipad-3-rumors-bring-business-for-ipad-resellersFri, 17 Feb 2012 12:26:00 -0800Apple’s rumored iPad 3 launch is building buzz and boosting business for companies that buy used gadgets and resell them. VIEW VIDEO...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/onts-air-ambulance-program-under-investigationhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/onts-air-ambulance-program-under-investigationFri, 17 Feb 2012 12:19:00 -0800TORONTO — Long suspected of mismanaging taxpayer funds, Ornge, Ontario's non-profit air ambulance service, has become the subject of a criminal investigation."The (Ontario Provincial Police) is conducting an investigation...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/02/auto-sales-in-january-show-unusual-strengthhttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2012/02/auto-sales-in-january-show-unusual-strengthFri, 17 Feb 2012 12:10:00 -0800The surge in sales, led by Chrysler Group LLC and Volkswagen of America (VOWG_p.DE), was propelled by the growing need for American drivers to replace their aging cars and trucks. Higher used-car prices and low interest rates...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/minority-report-corporate-governance-explains-south-koreas-low-stockmarket-ratingshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/minority-report-corporate-governance-explains-south-koreas-low-stockmarket-ratingsFri, 17 Feb 2012 11:59:00 -0800IT is sometimes asserted that low South Korean equity valuations stem from the threat of instability in North Korea. That explanation looked a lot less convincing after the death of Kim Jong Il in December, when the KOSPI 200...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/sask-care-home-operator-jailed-for-theft-from-clienthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/sask-care-home-operator-jailed-for-theft-from-clientFri, 17 Feb 2012 11:06:00 -0800Michelle Millora was sentenced to 15 months in jail on Wednesday for stealing from a care home resident she was responsible for.SASKATOON — A former operator of a Saskatoon care home who used a mentally ill client's debit...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/alleged-ponzi-scheme-promoters-worked-outside-scope-of-jobs-officialshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/alleged-ponzi-scheme-promoters-worked-outside-scope-of-jobs-officialsFri, 17 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0800Investors may not be able to hold notary society, credit union liable for lossesA former financial planner at Coast Capital Savings Credit Union says he referred about two dozen people to a Vancouver notary who was promoting an...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/charged-telemarketing-firm-may-have-bc-victimshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/charged-telemarketing-firm-may-have-bc-victimsFri, 17 Feb 2012 10:51:00 -0800As many as 6 calls a day demanded payment for goods never orderedA CBC News investigation has revealed that a Montreal telemarketing company is continuing to operate despite facing more than two dozen charges — and some B.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/ubs-suspends-traders-in-liborand8201probehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/ubs-suspends-traders-in-liborand8201probeWed, 15 Feb 2012 14:23:00 -0800UBS has suspended some of its most senior traders in connection with an international probe into the possible manipulation of interbank borrowing rates, in the latest controversy to hit the Swiss bank since the financial crisis.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/obama-proposes-large-budget-boosts-for-sec-cftchttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/obama-proposes-large-budget-boosts-for-sec-cftcWed, 15 Feb 2012 11:59:00 -0800(Reuters) - The White House on Monday proposed big budget boosts for U.S. financial market regulators, which are months behind in finalizing Dodd-Frank reforms and are under pressure to more vigorously police markets in the wake...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/bc-notary-mutual-fund-salesman-investigated-in-multimillion-dollar-fraudhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/bc-notary-mutual-fund-salesman-investigated-in-multimillion-dollar-fraudWed, 15 Feb 2012 10:20:00 -0800Regulators sound alarm over alleged Ponzi schemeB.C. securities regulators are investigating the alleged involvement of a Vancouver notary and Surrey mutual fund salesman in a suspected multimillion-dollar investment fraud.On...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/apple-ceo-seeks-patience-from-investors-on-98-billion-cash-hoardhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/apple-ceo-seeks-patience-from-investors-on-98-billion-cash-hoardWed, 15 Feb 2012 09:44:00 -0800Apple Inc. (AAPL-Q523.7414.282.80%) is in very active discussions at the board level about what to do with its cash, Chief Executive Tim Cook said on Tuesday, responding to calls for the world’s most valuable electronics...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/ex-bear-hedge-fund-managers-settle-sec-chargeshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/ex-bear-hedge-fund-managers-settle-sec-chargesMon, 13 Feb 2012 16:20:00 -0800Two former Bear Stearns Cos. hedge-fund managers agreed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to settle civil-fraud charges for a total of $1.05 million.In addition, the two managers of the Bear funds whose collapse in 2007...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/google-wins-eu-okay-for-motorola-buyhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/google-wins-eu-okay-for-motorola-buyMon, 13 Feb 2012 13:57:00 -0800(Reuters) - Google Inc won unconditional EU regulatory approval on Monday for its planned $12.5 billion purchase of mobile handset maker Motorola Mobility. But the European Commission said it would monitor the company and...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/apple-launches-new-legal-attack-on-samsung-phoneshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/apple-launches-new-legal-attack-on-samsung-phonesMon, 13 Feb 2012 11:17:00 -0800(Reuters) - Apple Inc has asked a federal court in California to block Samsung Electronics Co Ltd from selling its new Galaxy Nexus smartphones, alleging patent violations. In a suit filed last week in San Jose, Apple said...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/sec-looks-into-private-equity-industry-practices-wsjhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/sec-looks-into-private-equity-industry-practices-wsjMon, 13 Feb 2012 10:51:00 -0800(Reuters) - The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched an inquiry into how the private equity industry values its investments, how those investments are marketed, and other practices, the Wall Street Journal reported...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/whistleblowing-under-dodd-frankhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/whistleblowing-under-dodd-frankFri, 10 Feb 2012 15:30:00 -0800The Dodd Frank act has provided Wall Street with a host of new regulations to comply with.  One in particular that will have far reaching effects to every publicly traded corporation is section 922 of the Dodd-Frank Wall...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/fda-says-it-monitored-workers-e-mail-to-investigate-potential-leakhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/fda-says-it-monitored-workers-e-mail-to-investigate-potential-leakFri, 10 Feb 2012 15:13:00 -0800The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that it monitored the personal e-mails of employees who had concerns about unsafe medical devices beginning in April 2010 but said it did so to investigate allegations that the employees...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/chief-intros-new-short-throw-projector-mount-serieshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/chief-intros-new-short-throw-projector-mount-seriesFri, 10 Feb 2012 14:11:00 -0800Chief has introduced the WP2 series, the company's newest addition to its collection of short throw projector mounts.This series is said to have installer-friendly features that allow individuals to easily achieve ideal placement...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/to-envision-dodd-franks-future-look-to-its-predecessorhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/to-envision-dodd-franks-future-look-to-its-predecessorFri, 10 Feb 2012 08:58:00 -0800As fears mount that Dodd-Frank, the financial overhaul law, is about to be emasculated, it’s worth reflecting on the 10-year anniversary of a major regulatory success.I’m speaking of the mocked, patronized and vilified...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/us-plans-to-sue-banks-over-bondshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/us-plans-to-sue-banks-over-bondsThu, 09 Feb 2012 09:48:00 -0800SEC to Warn Several Wall Street Firms of Impending Legal Action Stemming From Financial CrisisFederal securities regulators plan to warn several major banks that they intend to sue them over mortgage-related actions linked to...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/amazon-strikes-a-digital-video-license-agreement-with-viacomhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/amazon-strikes-a-digital-video-license-agreement-with-viacomWed, 08 Feb 2012 16:25:00 -0800Amazon.com Inc. has struck a licensing deal with Viacom that will give its Amazon Prime members the ability to instantly stream TV shows from a collection of popular channels. Terms of the agreement haven't been disclosed.Programming...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/fast-phones-dead-batterieshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/fast-phones-dead-batteriesWed, 08 Feb 2012 16:22:00 -0800Days after buying his Samsung Electronics Co. Galaxy Nexus smartphone from Verizon Wireless, David Jacobs found himself switching off the fourth-generation broadband connection that had drawn him to the $300 device in the first place.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/diamond-removes-ceo-cfo-amid-probehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/diamond-removes-ceo-cfo-amid-probeWed, 08 Feb 2012 16:10:00 -0800Diamond Foods Inc. removed its chief executive and chief financial officer, and said it would restate two years worth of financial results, after an internal probe found it had wrongly accounted for payments to walnut growers.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/brokers-suspended-in-libor-inquiryhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/brokers-suspended-in-libor-inquiryWed, 08 Feb 2012 15:52:00 -0800More than a dozen traders and brokers in London and Asia have been fired, suspended or put on leave by their employers as a multinational probe into alleged manipulation of crucial global lending rates accelerates.Regulators have...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/top-stanford-witness-says-he-tried-to-conceal-fraudhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/top-stanford-witness-says-he-tried-to-conceal-fraudTue, 07 Feb 2012 16:03:00 -0800(Reuters) - A former top aide to Texas financier Allen Stanford said on Tuesday he continued to hide financial misdeeds as Stanford's empire was crumbling in early 2009.James Davis, Stanford's former chief financial officer, said...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/sec-weighs-two-money-market-fund-proposalshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/sec-weighs-two-money-market-fund-proposalsTue, 07 Feb 2012 15:55:00 -0800(Reuters) - The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission is eyeing two potential plans to bolster the stability of money market funds, but their fate remains uncertain due to internal disagreement at the SEC over the...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/osc-launches-new-insider-trading-probehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/osc-launches-new-insider-trading-probeTue, 07 Feb 2012 14:27:00 -0800The Ontario Securities Commission is investigating its second high-profile insider trading case in as many months, signalling to Bay Street that it is cracking down on enforcement.The latest case involves a former employee at...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/nintendos-new-console-wii-u-and-its-crazy-touchscreen-controllerhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/nintendos-new-console-wii-u-and-its-crazy-touchscreen-controllerTue, 07 Feb 2012 11:42:00 -0800Nintendo's new console is called Wii U, and it's got a full touchscreen controller that looks almost like a stretched out, tabletized DS with twin analog sticks and full motion controls. It is insane. Updating live.The controller's...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/three-years-on-chrome-at-last-arrives-on-androidhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/three-years-on-chrome-at-last-arrives-on-androidTue, 07 Feb 2012 10:38:00 -0800Google today released a beta version of its Chrome browser for Android, a momentous step that marries two of Google's most important programming projects.The new browser, unlike the stock Android browser, is available in the Android...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/a-17-billion-fraud-born-of-earnings-management-and-a-poor-ethical-culturehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/a-17-billion-fraud-born-of-earnings-management-and-a-poor-ethical-cultureMon, 06 Feb 2012 15:13:00 -0800The $1.7 billion Olympus fraud, discovered through whistleblowing of the outgoing CEO Michael Woodford, has sent shockwaves throughout the corporate governance world as many wonder if such a fraud could occur at other organizations.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/motorola-seeks-225-royalty-on-iphone-saleshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/motorola-seeks-225-royalty-on-iphone-salesMon, 06 Feb 2012 13:42:00 -0800Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. asked Apple Inc. to pay a potential royalty of 2.25% of sales for some iPhones last year, representing potentially billions of dollars in licensing fees.In a letter filed in a California court last...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/apple-stands-to-benefit-from-new-us-government-initiative-for-digital-textbookshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/apple-stands-to-benefit-from-new-us-government-initiative-for-digital-textbooksMon, 06 Feb 2012 13:36:00 -0800The US government is poised to commit to a five year plan to integrate digital textbooks into the K12 educational system. There are many benefits of going this route because of the interactive nature and higher potential to enamor...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/amazon-in-the-process-of-launching-a-retail-storehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/amazon-in-the-process-of-launching-a-retail-storeMon, 06 Feb 2012 13:29:00 -0800Amazon sources close to the situation have told us that the company is planning on rolling out a retail store in Seattle within the next few months. This project is a test to gauge the market and see if a chain of stores would...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/symmetry-medical-execs-settle-sec-fraud-chargeshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/symmetry-medical-execs-settle-sec-fraud-chargesMon, 06 Feb 2012 11:08:00 -0800 (Reuters) - Symmetry Medical Inc and several former executives and accountants have settled Securities and Exchange Commission charges over a "pervasive" alleged accounting fraud at a British unit that distorted the medical...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/what-is-sarbanes-oxleyhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/what-is-sarbanes-oxleyFri, 03 Feb 2012 15:49:00 -0800When the Enron and MCI scandals broke, it became clear to the US government as well as everyone else that something needed to be done to prevent financial abuses from harming the public. A bipartisan team of legislators led by...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/sec-appoints-gaos-jeanette-franzel-to-pcaobhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/sec-appoints-gaos-jeanette-franzel-to-pcaobFri, 03 Feb 2012 15:37:00 -0800The Securities and Exchange Commission has named Jeanette M. Franzel, a managing director of the Government Accountability Office, as a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.She will be replacing Daniel L. Goelzer...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/connectv-social-companion-beta-launches-for-ipad-pc-and-mac-hands-onhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/connectv-social-companion-beta-launches-for-ipad-pc-and-mac-hands-onFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:56:00 -0800The old guard's attempt at a social TV companion just got real with the launch of ConnecTV in open beta for iPad, PC and Mac -- smartphones and Android tablet versions are coming soon. The idea is you'll load up this app while...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/fighting-fraud-5-key-concernshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/fighting-fraud-5-key-concernsFri, 03 Feb 2012 11:57:00 -0800Alisdair Faulkner of ThreatMetrix says financial institutions and businesses should focus on five key security areas. What make up the top five, and where do banks need to make the greatest fraud-prevention investments?Faulkner...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/sec-advisory-panel-concerned-about-crowdfundinghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/sec-advisory-panel-concerned-about-crowdfundingThu, 02 Feb 2012 11:43:00 -0800(Reuters) - An advisory committee urged U.S. securities regulators on Wednesday to relax outdated rules that trigger public financial reporting for companies, but it stopped short of backing a new capital-raising strategy known...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/phones-with-the-best-battery-lifehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/phones-with-the-best-battery-lifeWed, 01 Feb 2012 11:55:00 -0800Tired of having to charge your smartphone every time you turn around? Check out the models with the longest continuous talk time on each major carrier.Have you ever felt your cell phone vibrate and pulled it out of your pocket...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/sony-promotes-hirai-to-presidenthttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/sony-promotes-hirai-to-presidentWed, 01 Feb 2012 11:39:00 -0800TOKYO—The next chief executive of Sony Corp. will take office seeking a new path for a company that once dominated the business of filling free time through innovation and invention of wildly popular consumer products that...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/two-credit-suisse-ex-employees-plead-guilty-in-bond-probehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/02/two-credit-suisse-ex-employees-plead-guilty-in-bond-probeWed, 01 Feb 2012 11:17:00 -0800NEW YORK—Two former Credit Suisse Group AG employees pleaded guilty Wednesday to criminal charges over alleged misstatements regarding the bank's mortgage-bond valuations during the financial crisis.David Higgs, a U.K. citizen...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/solving-the-product-return-problem-in-consumer-gizmoshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/02/solving-the-product-return-problem-in-consumer-gizmosWed, 01 Feb 2012 10:25:00 -0800The U.S. consumer electronics industry is battling a behemoth, escalating and unsustainable problem: product returns.The problem is not new. It has existed as long as there has been a consumer electronics industry. But in recent...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/internal-control-manager-finca-russiahttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/internal-control-manager-finca-russiaTue, 31 Jan 2012 15:37:00 -0800DescriptionFINCA International, one of the world's leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 750,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/apple-hires-away-dixons-chief-to-expand-retailhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/apple-hires-away-dixons-chief-to-expand-retailTue, 31 Jan 2012 09:09:00 -0800(Reuters) - Apple Inc is hiring Dixons Chief Executive Officer John Browett, who drove a recent turnaround at the British electronics retailer, to lead the iPad maker's retail expansion.Browett, who has headed Dixons since 2007...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/money-from-mf-global-feared-gonehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/money-from-mf-global-feared-goneMon, 30 Jan 2012 15:35:00 -0800Nearly three months after MF Global Holdings Ltd. collapsed, officials hunting for an estimated $1.2 billion in missing customer money increasingly believe that much of it might never be recovered, according to people familiar...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/in-stanford-fraud-case-longtime-friends-become-courtroom-enemieshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/in-stanford-fraud-case-longtime-friends-become-courtroom-enemiesMon, 30 Jan 2012 15:00:00 -0800HOUSTON — R. Allen Stanford and James M. Davis were roommates at Baylor University and trusted friends over three decades who together built an international financial empire. But this week they are scheduled to confront...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/dec-major-appliance-shipments-up-4-2011-flathttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/dec-major-appliance-shipments-up-4-2011-flatMon, 30 Jan 2012 14:05:00 -0800Washington - Factory shipments of major appliances rose 3.7 percent in December, to some 5.1 million units. The increase was likely spurred by last-minute buying, as dealers stocked up on inventory in advance of a new round of...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/obama-announces-a-wall-street-crackdownhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/obama-announces-a-wall-street-crackdownMon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0800In his State of the Union address, Obama has announced a task force to go after the fraud that caused the financial crisis."We will…establish a Financial Crimes Unit of highly trained investigators to crack down on large-scale...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/cabinet-to-discuss-protection-for-whistleblowershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/cabinet-to-discuss-protection-for-whistleblowersMon, 30 Jan 2012 11:51:00 -0800THE CABINET IS set to discuss whistleblower legislation at a meeting tomorrow morning.The issue, which has been raised in recent weeks following the dismissal of a whistleblower working in St Brendan’s Hospital at Grangegorman...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/rim-ceo-eyes-significant-plans-for-blackberryhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/rim-ceo-eyes-significant-plans-for-blackberryMon, 30 Jan 2012 09:27:00 -0800(Reuters) - Research in Motion's Thorsten Heins plans to waste no time in his new job. The BlackBerry maker's chief executive said he will present the board with his plan for company's future in just a matter of weeks.The German-born...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/subpoenas-issued-to-financial-firms-in-expanded-probehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/subpoenas-issued-to-financial-firms-in-expanded-probeMon, 30 Jan 2012 09:07:00 -0800(Reuters) - The Justice Department issued civil subpoenas to 11 financial institutions as part of a new effort to investigate misconduct in the packaging and sale of home loans to investors, Attorney General Eric Holder said on Friday.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/from-the-experts-preparing-for-whistleblowers-under-dodd-frankhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/from-the-experts-preparing-for-whistleblowers-under-dodd-frankFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:20:00 -0800Dodd-Frank’s Whistleblower ProvisionsThe Dodd-Frank whistleblower provisions, codified as Section 21F of the Exchange Act, require the SEC to pay bounties to persons who provide information leading to a successful securities...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/phillips-and-cohen-says-appointment-of-director-for-cftc-whistleblower-office-gives-program-a-jumpstarthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/phillips-and-cohen-says-appointment-of-director-for-cftc-whistleblower-office-gives-program-a-jumpstartFri, 27 Jan 2012 16:13:00 -0800WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- With the recent appointment of a director for the new Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Whistleblower Office, the CFTC has shown it is ready to move forward with its...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/doctors-must-not-sign-anti-whistle-blowing-contractshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/doctors-must-not-sign-anti-whistle-blowing-contractsFri, 27 Jan 2012 15:30:00 -0800More to be done to protect patients, says NHS EmployersDoctors must not sign work contracts that include ‘gagging clauses’ preventing them from raising concerns about poor quality care, according to new guidance from...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/ex-palm-chief-leaves-hp-after-webos-movehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/ex-palm-chief-leaves-hp-after-webos-moveFri, 27 Jan 2012 14:42:00 -0800(Reuters) - Jon Rubinstein, who was instrumental in crafting Apple Inc's iPod music player, has left Hewlett Packard Co after two years on the job there.Rubinstein was CEO of smartphone maker Palm when that company was acquired...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/sino-forest-keeping-osc-in-dark-about-committees-probe-reporthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/sino-forest-keeping-osc-in-dark-about-committees-probe-reportFri, 27 Jan 2012 13:42:00 -0800VANCOUVER — Sino-Forest Corp. has failed to respond to information requests by the Ontario Securities Commission, according to a Globe and Mail report.It cites a senior OSC investigator as saying the timber company has not...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/committee-considers-enhancing-whistleblower-protectionshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/committee-considers-enhancing-whistleblower-protectionsFri, 27 Jan 2012 10:44:00 -0800Committee Considers Enhancing Whistleblower ProtectionsA committee hearing was held recently in conjunction with debate over a new bill that would solidify and even expand whistleblower protections for employees of government...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/smartphones-drive-record-samsung-profithttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/smartphones-drive-record-samsung-profitFri, 27 Jan 2012 10:14:00 -0800(Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co posted a record $4.7 billion quarterly operating profit, driven by booming smartphone sales, and will spend $22 billion this year to boost production of chips and flat screens to pull further...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/apple-overtakes-samsung-in-q4-smartphone-sales-reporthttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/apple-overtakes-samsung-in-q4-smartphone-sales-reportFri, 27 Jan 2012 10:10:00 -0800(Reuters) - Apple Inc overtook Samsung Electronics Co Ltd as the world's top smartphone maker in the fourth quarter of last year, with the South Korean company selling about half a million fewer smartphones than its rival, research...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/asia-may-not-be-such-easy-pickings-for-applehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/asia-may-not-be-such-easy-pickings-for-appleFri, 27 Jan 2012 10:06:00 -0800(Reuters) - Investors in Apple Inc have a one-word answer for those who wonder whether this corporate juggernaut can maintain its phenomenal momentum in the years ahead: Asia.The iconic maker of the iPhone, iPad and iPod has barely...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/event-women-in-ce-sets-june-career-enhancement-forumhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/event-women-in-ce-sets-june-career-enhancement-forumFri, 27 Jan 2012 09:05:00 -0800Women in CE has officially announced a first-of-its-kind Career Enhancement Forum, titled "Power Your Career in Consumer Electronics," to take place this June in New York as part of the second annual CE Week. The event is scheduled...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/tv-prices-continue-slidehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/tv-prices-continue-slideFri, 27 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800Average prices of HDTV units slid to new lows during this year's holiday season, with the average price of 46" LCD TVs falling below $1,000 and 32" TVs falling below $500, both for the first time. That's according to the Quarterly...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/microsoft-not-apple-holds-the-key-to-smart-tv-successhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/microsoft-not-apple-holds-the-key-to-smart-tv-successFri, 27 Jan 2012 08:49:00 -0800For Christmas this year, I was finally able to shed the cash to pick up an Xbox 360 along with a Kinect. While I do enjoy playing the games, what I’m most enthralled by is using the Kinect when watching TV. People keep talking...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/2011-sees-focus-on-whistleblowing-and-dodd-frank-claimshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/2011-sees-focus-on-whistleblowing-and-dodd-frank-claimsThu, 26 Jan 2012 15:33:00 -0800In 2011, courts addressed a variety of securities law claims arising from the newly enacted Dodd-Frank Act. Signed into law in July 2010, passage of the Dodd-Frank Act was spurred in part by the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme in...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/motorola-mobility-posts-quarterly-losshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/motorola-mobility-posts-quarterly-lossThu, 26 Jan 2012 14:49:00 -0800Motorola Mobility posted a quarterly loss after it warned earlier this month that it was having a tough time competing in the smartphone market amid intense competition from rivals such as the Apple iPhone. The company, which...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/the-10-most-anticipated-playstation-vita-gameshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/the-10-most-anticipated-playstation-vita-gamesThu, 26 Jan 2012 12:41:00 -0800The PlayStation Vita hits American shores on February 22 with an impressive lineup of launch-day and launch-window titles, plus, many other games are on the way. Here’s our list our 10 most anticipated.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/atandt-trails-verizon-in-customer-racehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/atandt-trails-verizon-in-customer-raceThu, 26 Jan 2012 10:23:00 -0800AT&T Inc. posted a large quarterly loss as it took a $4 billion charge for its failed T-Mobile USA takeover bidhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/ces-2012-cnet-names-best-of-ces-award-winnershttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/ces-2012-cnet-names-best-of-ces-award-winnersThu, 26 Jan 2012 09:13:00 -0800LAS VEGAS - CNET announced the winners of this year's Best Of CES awards, the official awards program of CES. The awards recognize the best products at the show, including the two grand prizes, the Best of Show award and the People's Voice award, as voted by the CNET audience.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/consumer-confidence-up-ceahttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/consumer-confidence-up-ceaThu, 26 Jan 2012 09:05:00 -0800Consumer confidence in the overall economy is at a four-year highhttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/atandt-posts-big-loss-on-hefty-charges-iphone-costshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/atandt-posts-big-loss-on-hefty-charges-iphone-costsThu, 26 Jan 2012 08:48:00 -0800(Reuters) - AT&T Inc posted a $6.7 billion quarterly loss due to a hefty break-up fee for its failed T-Mobile USA merger and other charges on top of costly subsidies for smartphones such as Apple Inc's popular iPhone.http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/experts-google-privacy-shift-will-have-greater-impact-on-android-usershttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2012/01/experts-google-privacy-shift-will-have-greater-impact-on-android-usersThu, 26 Jan 2012 08:39:00 -0800Google doesn’t make much money from its Android phones, but chief executive Larry Page recently vowed in an earnings call that that was about to change.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/sec-pushes-back-in-koss-casehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/sec-pushes-back-in-koss-caseWed, 25 Jan 2012 15:21:00 -0800The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has pushed back against a federal judge who questioned the adequacy of a settlement between the regulator, Koss Corp. and the company’s CEO Michael Koss.The SEC, in a Wednesday...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/insurance-fraud-marketforce-and-the-ieas-3rd-annual-conferencehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/insurance-fraud-marketforce-and-the-ieas-3rd-annual-conferenceWed, 25 Jan 2012 10:45:00 -080027th March 2012, One Whitehall Place, LondonConference overview:Building on the success of our long-running The Future of General Insurance and Claims Forum events, Marketforce and the IEA are delighted to bring you...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/preventing-healthcare-fraud-and-abuse-in-professional-practiceshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/preventing-healthcare-fraud-and-abuse-in-professional-practicesTue, 24 Jan 2012 15:41:00 -0800Preventing  healthcare fraud and abuse continues to be a huge challenge for healthcare organizations. From smaller healthcare practices to giant corporations, it appears no one is immune to the threat of healthcare data breaches.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/kpmg-no-longer-loaning-tax-staff-to-gehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/kpmg-no-longer-loaning-tax-staff-to-geTue, 24 Jan 2012 15:24:00 -0800KPMG will no longer loan tax professionals to GE during busy season, according to a source close to the situation. KPMG was billing an extra $8-10 million, over and above the audit each year, for the service.It looks like...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/two-insurers-sued-over-unclaimed-policieshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/two-insurers-sued-over-unclaimed-policiesTue, 24 Jan 2012 14:38:00 -0800A whistleblower lawsuit alleges MetLife Inc. and Prudential Financial Inc. avoided handing over unclaimed life-insurance policies to Illinois's abandoned-property department, and seeks more than $1 billion in damages on behalf...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/ex-cia-officer-charged-in-information-leakhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/ex-cia-officer-charged-in-information-leakTue, 24 Jan 2012 14:22:00 -0800WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Monday charged a former Central Intelligence Agency officer with disclosing classified information to journalists about the capture and brutal interrogation of a suspected member of...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/the-2012-governance-risk-management-and-compliance-summithttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/the-2012-governance-risk-management-and-compliance-summitTue, 24 Jan 2012 13:58:00 -0800About The GRC SummitLearn best practices from case studies and thought leaders in the GRC arena:May 8-10, 2012 • Hyatt Harbor Side • Boston, MAThe summit provides risk and compliance executives a venue to share ideas...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/pdac2012-international-convention-trade-showhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/pdac2012-international-convention-trade-showTue, 24 Jan 2012 13:50:00 -0800Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada - International Convention, Trade Show & Investors ExchangeMarch 4-7, 2012, Toronto, CanadaMetro Toronto Convention Centre - South BuildingOnly going to one...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/massmin-2012-6th-international-conference-and-exhibition-on-mass-mininghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/massmin-2012-6th-international-conference-and-exhibition-on-mass-miningTue, 24 Jan 2012 13:39:00 -0800June 11-13, 2012 - Sudbury, OntarioRegistration opens February 1, 2012MassMin 2012 will bring together researces, engineers and practitioners to present the latest accomplishments, innovations and potential future directions in...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/asia-mining-congress-capital-raising-and-investment-conference-for-the-mining-industryhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/asia-mining-congress-capital-raising-and-investment-conference-for-the-mining-industryTue, 24 Jan 2012 13:28:00 -0800Asia’s most influential capital raising and investment conference for the mining industryExploration, investment and development for miners, financiers and investors26 - 30 March 2012, Marina Bay Sands, SingaporeAsia Mining...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/sarbanes-oxley-compliancehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/sarbanes-oxley-complianceTue, 24 Jan 2012 13:11:00 -0800Understanding the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Sarbanes-Oxley Act Compliance for your Company Sarbanes-Oxley act compliance can be somewhat confusing. To help you understand Sarbanes-Oxley and business a little better, you need...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/case-study-sox-it-compliancehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/case-study-sox-it-complianceFri, 20 Jan 2012 15:46:00 -0800We performed a Sarbanes-Oxley IT top down security assessment for a NASDAQ-traded advanced technology company.The objectives for the study were to evaluate the internal and external threats that impact the company’s information...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/fbi-sweep-targets-big-fundshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/fbi-sweep-targets-big-fundsThu, 19 Jan 2012 12:12:00 -0800Federal prosecutors alleged that a "criminal club" in the hedge-fund world made tens of millions of dollars trafficking inside information, following up on a string of early morning arrests that involved employees of SAC Capital...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/public-companies-are-required-to-have-a-whistleblower-policy-and-process-in-place-for-employeeshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/public-companies-are-required-to-have-a-whistleblower-policy-and-process-in-place-for-employeesWed, 18 Jan 2012 15:50:00 -0800WhistleBlower Security offers services to meet the US requirements of Sabanes Oxley and Canadian Multi-Lateral Instrument 52-110 which requires that public companies have a policy and procedure in place to deal with the receipt...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/sec-loses-inspector-general-gains-whistleblower-officialhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/sec-loses-inspector-general-gains-whistleblower-officialWed, 18 Jan 2012 15:32:00 -0800The SEC has appointed a former U.S. special agent, Jane A. Norberg, as its deputy chief of the Office of the Whistleblower.More than 14 years ago, for the U.S. Secret Service, Norberg worked with confidential informants in planning...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/trustee-sues-madoff-investors-to-recover-1875-millionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/trustee-sues-madoff-investors-to-recover-1875-millionWed, 18 Jan 2012 09:33:00 -0800The official recovering funds for Bernard Madoff's swindled investors is suing several international firms for a total of $187.5 million.The four lawsuits, filed Thursday by trustee Irving Picard, are the latest of hundreds trying...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/event-23rd-annual-acfe-fraud-conference-and-exhibitionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/event-23rd-annual-acfe-fraud-conference-and-exhibitionTue, 17 Jan 2012 15:32:00 -0800Conference Overview - June 17-22, 2012, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, FL.The 23rd Annual ACFE Fraud Conference and Exhibition is the can't miss event for anyone involved in the prevention, deterrence or...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/ex-trader-david-slaine-helped-lead-to-rajaratnam-us-sayshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/ex-trader-david-slaine-helped-lead-to-rajaratnam-us-saysTue, 17 Jan 2012 14:48:00 -0800(Updates with excerpt from letter in third paragraph.)Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- David Slaine, a former Galleon Group LLC employee who pleaded guilty to criminal charges, was crucial to the prosecution of Zvi Goffer’s insider-trading...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/angola-end-silence-on-missing-fundshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/angola-end-silence-on-missing-fundsTue, 17 Jan 2012 14:25:00 -0800Clarify US$32 Billion Accounting Gap(Washington, DC) – The government of Angola should publicly disclose its efforts to trace tens of billions of dollars in missing public funds apparently connected to the state oil company...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/2011-was-a-banner-year-for-fcpa-enforcements-and-trialshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/2011-was-a-banner-year-for-fcpa-enforcements-and-trialsTue, 17 Jan 2012 14:20:00 -0800It was another banner year for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Justice Department trying more cases in 2011 than in any other year. According to a year-end review released...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/us-charges-russian-father-and-son-with-cyber-fraudhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/us-charges-russian-father-and-son-with-cyber-fraudTue, 17 Jan 2012 14:07:00 -0800(Reuters) - U.S. authorities on Tuesday unsealed criminal charges accusing a father and son team, both Russian citizens, of hacking into U.S. bank accounts and illegally snatching credit card numbers and stealing hundreds of thousands...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/sec-inspector-general-kotz-leaving-agencyhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/sec-inspector-general-kotz-leaving-agencyTue, 17 Jan 2012 13:55:00 -0800(Reuters) - David Kotz, the tough internal watchdog at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is leaving the agency at the end of January, the SEC said on Tuesday.Kotz, 45, joined the SEC in December 2007 after previously...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/mf-global-probe-focuses-on-back-officehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/mf-global-probe-focuses-on-back-officeTue, 17 Jan 2012 10:24:00 -0800Investigators on the hunt for an estimated $1.2 billion in customer money missing since MF Global Holdings Ltd. collapsed are zeroing in on the securities firm's back-office operations in Chicago, people familiar with the situation...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/draghi-hails-tentative-stabilisationhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/draghi-hails-tentative-stabilisationThu, 12 Jan 2012 17:36:00 -0800Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs: A very interesting op-ed piece written by Mahathir Mohamad, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia.  This really makes one stop and ponder the future of the financial...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/what-companies-should-expect-from-the-sec-in-the-new-yearhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/what-companies-should-expect-from-the-sec-in-the-new-yearTue, 10 Jan 2012 13:05:00 -0800New disclosure requirements and new demands on companies top the securities regulator's 2012 agenda.Companies looking ahead at their 2012 agenda need to also consider an outside party’s to-do list that may have an impact...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/fraud-and-asset-tracing-gulfhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/fraud-and-asset-tracing-gulfMon, 09 Jan 2012 12:42:00 -0800Do you have the expertise and contacts in the area needed to capitalise?Sunday, January 22 to Tuesday, January 24, 2012Al Murooj Rotana Hotel, Dubai As the global economy continues to emerge from a period of significant decline...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/mining-exploration-in-russian-federation-and-kazakhstan-investment-climate-advantages-and-technology-transferhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/mining-exploration-in-russian-federation-and-kazakhstan-investment-climate-advantages-and-technology-transferMon, 09 Jan 2012 12:25:00 -0800The conference is organized in collaboration with Altynalmas Gold on the margins of Association of Mining Exploration BC Round up on January 23rd in Vancouver. The objective of this event is to update Canadian mining interests...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/russia-strengthens-anti-corruption-lawhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/russia-strengthens-anti-corruption-lawMon, 09 Jan 2012 12:14:00 -0800The Russian legislature has strengthened Russia’s existing anti-bribery law. The amendments, effective last May, expand the law to include bribery of foreign government officials by Russian nationals, create a new offence...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/4th-russia-and-cis-summit-on-anti-corruptionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/4th-russia-and-cis-summit-on-anti-corruptionMon, 09 Jan 2012 11:55:00 -08004th Russia and CIS Summit on Anti-CorruptionTuesday, March 20 to Wednesday, March 21, 2012Hotel Lotte Moscow, MoscowИсполнение антикоррупционного...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/public-anti-corruption-initiatives-russia-country-profilehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/public-anti-corruption-initiatives-russia-country-profileMon, 09 Jan 2012 11:42:00 -0800Legislation: President Medvedev submitted a draft anti-corruption bill On Counteraction to Corruption to the State Duma in October 2008, as part of the National Anti-Corruption Plan (see below) and Russia's international obligations...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/key-findings-from-the-global-integrity-reporthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/key-findings-from-the-global-integrity-reportMon, 09 Jan 2012 11:29:00 -0800The Global Integrity Report is a tool for understanding governance and anti-corruption mechanisms at the national level. Written by local researchers and journalists, the Report is characterized by an innovative, award-winning...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/sec-changes-settlement-language-for-some-caseshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/sec-changes-settlement-language-for-some-casesMon, 09 Jan 2012 10:33:00 -0800(Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators said on Friday that defendants can no longer settle civil cases using "neither admit nor deny" language if they have already admitted to wrongdoing in parallel criminal cases.The policy change...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/from-whistleblower-to-rico-claimanthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/from-whistleblower-to-rico-claimantFri, 06 Jan 2012 11:11:00 -0800The holiday season is past and many of us have returned to work. However, if you are a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) there is a gift that you may wish to give yourself, it is "The Whistleblower’s Handbook – A Step-by-Step...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/life-partners-sued-by-sechttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/life-partners-sued-by-secThu, 05 Jan 2012 12:46:00 -0800The Securities and Exchange Commission sued Life Partners Holdings Inc. and three top executives, alleging a years-long disclosure and accounting fraud that involved misleading financial statements and backdated documents shown...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/investigating-a-compliance-failurehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/investigating-a-compliance-failureThu, 05 Jan 2012 10:40:00 -0800How to determine the right mix of expertise for a fraud investigation.It's every CFO's worst nightmare. Despite your best efforts, your company’s compliance program has failed. There are credible reports of fraud and corruption...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/what-to-put-on-your-risk-radar-screenhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/what-to-put-on-your-risk-radar-screenWed, 04 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0800Here’s a top 10 list of risk “hotspots” to worry about in 2012.IT security, global expansion, and excess cash top the list of 10 risks companies should be particularly concerned about in 2012, according to the...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/overachieving-fraud-wolves-in-sheeps-clothinghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2012/01/overachieving-fraud-wolves-in-sheeps-clothingTue, 03 Jan 2012 10:37:00 -0800Targeting Top-Performing Employees Gaming the Bonus SystemFollow this CFE consultant as he uncovers top collection reps at a business call center who inflated their performances for more money and job advancement. Lesson? Do not...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/digital-currencies-money-laundering-bogeyman-or-real-concernhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/digital-currencies-money-laundering-bogeyman-or-real-concernWed, 21 Dec 2011 14:29:00 -0800Recently, there has been some rustling from lawmakers and others that indicates a serious money-laundering threat might be upon us:decentralized digital currencies.  In June of this year, U.S. senators Charles Schumer and...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/why-and-how-to-stress-test-done-right-stress-testing-helps-companies-imagine-the-worst--and-prepare-accordinglyhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/why-and-how-to-stress-test-done-right-stress-testing-helps-companies-imagine-the-worst--and-prepare-accordinglyTue, 20 Dec 2011 10:58:00 -0800In recent years, stress testing has become more important, fueled by regulatory requirements and the weakened economic environment. Indeed, many companies are undertaking stress testing for more than just regulatory compliance;...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/retailers-must-prepare-for-fraud-this-christmashttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/retailers-must-prepare-for-fraud-this-christmasMon, 19 Dec 2011 15:24:00 -0800As the online retail industry continues to go from strength to strength it is expected that consumers will do more shopping than ever online this Christmas, with a study by the Centre for Retail Research  forecasting ...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/3-of-4-americans-would-blow-whistle-on-wrongdoing-law-firms-survey-findshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/3-of-4-americans-would-blow-whistle-on-wrongdoing-law-firms-survey-findsThu, 15 Dec 2011 09:20:00 -0800Three out of four Americans say they would blow the whistle on wrongdoers in the workplace under the protections and incentives now being offered by the government, a new poll shows.According to the poll, released Monday, 78 percent...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/fraud-alert-police-dont-say-seasons-thievings-for-nothinghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/fraud-alert-police-dont-say-seasons-thievings-for-nothingThu, 15 Dec 2011 09:11:00 -0800This is the most wonderful time of the year – for fraudsters.As Canadians go in-store and online to shop for their friends and family, they expose themselves in greater numbers, and through repeated purchases in chaotic...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/thousands-to-be-stripped-of-canadian-citizenship-in-historic-fraud-sweephttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/thousands-to-be-stripped-of-canadian-citizenship-in-historic-fraud-sweepThu, 15 Dec 2011 09:07:00 -0800OTTAWA — The federal government is set to crack down on 4,700 more people believed to have obtained citizenship or permanent resident status illegally in what’s being dubbed the biggest citizenship fraud sweep in Canadian...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/what-to-put-on-your-risk-radar-screenhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/what-to-put-on-your-risk-radar-screenTue, 13 Dec 2011 14:23:00 -0800IT security, global expansion, and excess cash top the list of 10 risks companies should be particularly concerned about in 2012, according to the Corporate Executive Board (CEB).The research firm comes up with a list of so-called...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/fairs-ten-questions-re-appointment-of-toothless-whistleblower-watchdog-for-7-year-termhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/fairs-ten-questions-re-appointment-of-toothless-whistleblower-watchdog-for-7-year-termMon, 12 Dec 2011 13:44:00 -0800Mario Dion, the Prime Minister’s choice for Public Sector Integrity Commissioner will testify before a parliamentary committee on Tuesday. This will be almost the final step in installing a whistleblower watchdog who has...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/does-canada-have-a-problem-with-occupational-fraudhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/does-canada-have-a-problem-with-occupational-fraudTue, 06 Dec 2011 15:54:00 -0800Many of us have at one time or another been curiously drawn to the subject of occupational fraud. Whether observed in our own work environments or exposed through broader media, we often find ourselves perplexed by the apparent...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/internal-auditor-/-chartered-accountant-/-sarbanes-oxley-/-acahttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/internal-auditor-/-chartered-accountant-/-sarbanes-oxley-/-acaThu, 01 Dec 2011 15:17:00 -0800Internal Auditor / Chartered Accountant / Sarbanes Oxley / ACA PeterleeSalary range between £31,173 - £38,966Our client represents the largest and most respected family of products and services in earth-moving industries...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/q/a-pam-verick-on-international-fraud-awarenesshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/12/q/a-pam-verick-on-international-fraud-awarenessThu, 01 Dec 2011 15:09:00 -0800This week is International Fraud Awareness Week. In this Q/A, Pam Verick, the director and solution leader of fraud risk management for Protiviti, discusses fraud, how Occupy Wall Street amplified the visibility of it and what...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/dodd-frank-without-the-dodd-and-the-frankhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/dodd-frank-without-the-dodd-and-the-frankWed, 30 Nov 2011 16:18:00 -0800Dodd and Frank: These names have been muttered under the breath of compliance officers on a frequent basis for over a year now, but the lawmakers won't be in a position of influential power when the many details of the Dodd-Frank...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/will-south-africas-secrecy-bill-become-lawhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/will-south-africas-secrecy-bill-become-lawMon, 28 Nov 2011 10:21:00 -0800The demonstrations may be much smaller in South Africa, but the fury about a threat to national democracy seems as heated as that of the clamouring crowds in Egypt's Tahrir Square.The anger follows the passing in Cape Town's parliament...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/in-tough-economy-employee-theft-climbs-to-epidemic-proportions-experts-sayhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/in-tough-economy-employee-theft-climbs-to-epidemic-proportions-experts-sayMon, 28 Nov 2011 10:14:00 -0800Evidence against a young bookkeeper was in the photos she brought to work: her frequent Vegas trips, the $1,000 exotic puppy and $18,000 in house renovations.She didn't need photographic proof of her sudden breast augmentation surgery.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/critics-condemn-new-south-african-secrecy-lawhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/critics-condemn-new-south-african-secrecy-lawWed, 23 Nov 2011 08:57:00 -0800South African MPs yesterday passed a secrecy law that critics say harks back to apartheid legislation, criminalises investigative journalism and could be used to conceal corruption.The rushed passage of the controversial Protection...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/finance-and-utility-companies-more-likely-to-have-women-on-boardshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/finance-and-utility-companies-more-likely-to-have-women-on-boardsTue, 22 Nov 2011 14:23:00 -0800Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security: Women are most likely to be on charitable boards followed by finance and utility.  Women are least represented on mining and gas boards.  This article is interesting...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/assignment-indias-whistleblowershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/assignment-indias-whistleblowersFri, 18 Nov 2011 16:07:00 -0800Rupa Jha investigates how local-level campaigners against corruption in India face threats and violence - despite promises that the government will stamp out graft. She tells the stories of two whistleblowers in two different...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/sec-reports-record-year-for-fraud-enforcements-expects-more-in-2012http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/sec-reports-record-year-for-fraud-enforcements-expects-more-in-2012Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:21:00 -0800The Securities and Exchange Commission last week reported a record number of enforcement actions for the 2011 fiscal year, and this week released its first annual Whistleblower Program report [PDF], which suggests that record...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/government-insiders-doubtless-prefer-the-lack-of-controlshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/government-insiders-doubtless-prefer-the-lack-of-controlsThu, 17 Nov 2011 12:14:00 -0800Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security: After BC taxpayers footed the bill to the tune of $6 million dollars after two BC Liberals pleaded guilty in the BC Rail case, Auditor-General Doyle is investigating the policies...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/ex-olympus-boss-to-meet-japanese-policehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/ex-olympus-boss-to-meet-japanese-policeThu, 17 Nov 2011 11:20:00 -0800Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security: Yet another huge corporate scandal – former Olympus President was fired when he questioned the Chair and two other executives regarding a couple of deals: READ MORE...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/driving-excellence-in-corporate-governance-through-strategic-change-and-leadershiphttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/driving-excellence-in-corporate-governance-through-strategic-change-and-leadershipMon, 14 Nov 2011 14:52:00 -0800MASTERCLASS for DIRECTORSDecember 5 - 6, 2011 | Le Meridian Hotel Dubai | U.A.EWhy attend Master class?Explosion of stakeholder aspirationsIssues emerging from nongovernanceGlobal cry for Board Room reformsIncreasing accountab...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/risk-management-and-whistleblowing-november-23-and-24-2011http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/risk-management-and-whistleblowing-november-23-and-24-2011Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:37:00 -0800A two-day interactive workshop by Sunil Bahri, FCA, FCS, ACSI & SOX Certified, CEO of Kaizensox Consulting (Dubai / Vancouver)Based on hands-on, practical approach with panel discussions, case studies and your own take-away...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/forensic-accounting-full-day-seminar-on-25november-2011-domaineles-pailleshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/forensic-accounting-full-day-seminar-on-25november-2011-domaineles-paillesMon, 14 Nov 2011 14:11:00 -0800Full-day seminar by:Sunil Bahri, FCA, FCS, ACSI & SOX Certified, CEO of Kaizensox Consulting (Dubai/Vancouver)Mayur Joshi, B.Com, CA, CFAP, CBFA, CFE, Principal consultant of Riskpro Consulting Pvt. Ltd. (India)•Redefining...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/fighting-fraud-is-still-personalhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/fighting-fraud-is-still-personalMon, 14 Nov 2011 11:56:00 -0800Three ways to mitigate your risk of payments fraud that need a human touch.It’s a fine line between legitimate payments and fraud. The possibility always exists that customers are not who or what they seem. Questioning an...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/leadership-lessons-influential-women-in-businesshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/leadership-lessons-influential-women-in-businessThu, 10 Nov 2011 09:54:00 -0800Date: November 23, 2011Location: Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown - 1128 West Hastings StreetTime: 9:00am - 1:30pmPrice: Subscriber $85 (includes lunch)Non-subscribers $95 (includes lunch)On November 23, Business in Vancouver...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/why-increased-scrutiny-may-be-good-for-businesshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/why-increased-scrutiny-may-be-good-for-businessWed, 09 Nov 2011 14:17:00 -0800Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security writes: This is a good article by Theodore Roosevelt Malloch, a research professor at Yale University and the author of Doing Virtuous Business (Nelson 2011).  It highlights...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/upcoming-scholarship-applications-event-the-us-taxpayers-against-fraud-education-fundhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/11/upcoming-scholarship-applications-event-the-us-taxpayers-against-fraud-education-fundFri, 04 Nov 2011 11:31:00 -0700The US TAXPAYERS AGAINST FRAUD EDUCATION FUND is presenting "Bootcamps" on the IRS and SEC Whistleblower Programs. The programs are November 15 and 16 at the Embassy Row Hotel in Washington D.C. Although the agendas are fairly...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/course-ethical-decision-making-skillshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/course-ethical-decision-making-skillsMon, 31 Oct 2011 15:36:00 -0700Global Ethics University is a division of Character Training Inc. (CTI). CTI has been producing quality business ethics training products since 1999. It was founded by author and educator Mark S. Putnam to support company compliance...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/fbi-gangs-turning-to-white-collar-crimeshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/fbi-gangs-turning-to-white-collar-crimesFri, 28 Oct 2011 15:57:00 -0700WASHINGTON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Friday estimated there are some 1.4 million gang members in the United States and they are turning to white-collar crimes as more lucrative enterprises.Gangs like the Bloods...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/whistle-blower-rules-give-companies-less-time-to-reacthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/whistle-blower-rules-give-companies-less-time-to-reactWed, 26 Oct 2011 15:49:00 -0700A new SEC program shrinks the amount of time companies will want to spend on internal investigations.A new whistle-blower program that went into effect earlier this month may pressure companies into accelerating internal investigations...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/brand-experience-agency-abt-looks-at-internal-communicationshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/brand-experience-agency-abt-looks-at-internal-communicationsTue, 25 Oct 2011 15:02:00 -0700Leading brand experience agency ABT presents an interview with Marketing Manager, Howard Downer. He reveals that not everyone understands or appreciates the importance of internal communications. VIEW VIDEO http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/this-week-is-dedicated-to-fraud-awareness-detection-and-preventionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/this-week-is-dedicated-to-fraud-awareness-detection-and-preventionMon, 24 Oct 2011 11:26:00 -0700This Week is Dedicated to Fraud Awareness, Detection and PreventionOrganizations around the world lose an estimated five percent of their annual revenues to fraud, according to a survey of fraud experts conducted by the Association...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/anti-fraud-resources-by-acfehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/anti-fraud-resources-by-acfeMon, 24 Oct 2011 11:19:00 -0700Profile of a Fraudster (PowerPoint)ACFE research helps identify common traits and behavioral red flags among those who perpetrate fraud. Presented in a short and insightful presentation for any audience.Sign up as an Official...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/shannon-walker-presents-in-vancouver-on-october-25th-2011http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/shannon-walker-presents-in-vancouver-on-october-25th-2011Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:38:00 -0700October 24 & 25, 2011, Vancouver | 14th Communications Performance MeasurementTopic BriefIn order to facilitate internal communications continuous improvement, this session will discuss a number of methods that measure employee...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/legislators-oppose-irs-proposal-to-make-banks-put-foreign-tax-law-above-us-lawhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/legislators-oppose-irs-proposal-to-make-banks-put-foreign-tax-law-above-us-lawThu, 20 Oct 2011 11:49:00 -0700Earlier this year, President Obama’s IRS proposed a regulation that would force banks in America to report any interest they pay to accounts owned by non-resident aliens (that’s the technical term for foreigners who...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/for-immediate-release-merit-systems-protection-board-approves-stay-for-fda-whistleblowerhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/for-immediate-release-merit-systems-protection-board-approves-stay-for-fda-whistleblowerWed, 19 Oct 2011 09:34:00 -0700FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Merit Systems Protection Board Approves Stay for FDA Whistleblower Relief Ordered for FDA "Reulatory Review Officer" Fired for Blowing the Whistle on Unsafe Breast Cance Detection DeviceWashington, D.C. October...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/seminar-on-fraud-prevention-november-11-2011-tampa-flhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/seminar-on-fraud-prevention-november-11-2011-tampa-flTue, 18 Oct 2011 16:00:00 -0700Virtually every entity suffers from fraud, though management might not know it. With fraud costing entities an estimated 5 percent of their annual revenues, organizations lacking proactive fraud prevention measures are the most at risk.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/and-now-we-know-why-nobody-took-madoff-whistleblower-harry-markopolos-seriouslyhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/and-now-we-know-why-nobody-took-madoff-whistleblower-harry-markopolos-seriouslyTue, 18 Oct 2011 11:11:00 -0700Fraud investigator Harry Markopolos, who was also the whistleblower in Bernie Madoff's infamous $65 billion ponzi scheme, has cried fraud on Bank of New York Mellon.The thing to remember about Markopolos is that he tried in vain...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/shannon-walker-presents-measuring-internal-communicationshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/shannon-walker-presents-measuring-internal-communicationsMon, 17 Oct 2011 15:51:00 -0700October 24 & 25, 2011, Vancouver | 14th Communications Performance MeasurementTopic BriefIn order to facilitate internal communications continuous improvement, this session will discuss a number of methods that measure employee...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/away-with-you-raj-rajaratnams-insider-tradinghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/away-with-you-raj-rajaratnams-insider-tradingMon, 17 Oct 2011 10:21:00 -0700NOBODY likes a know-it-all. But that’s exactly what Raj Rajaratnam, the former boss of the hedge fund Galleon, was. He made it his business to know about corporate events before they happened, tapping his wide network of...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/are-we-just-going-through-the-motions-for-compliancehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/are-we-just-going-through-the-motions-for-complianceThu, 13 Oct 2011 09:05:00 -0700Without a strong tone from the top, simple survival takes first priority in today’s tough economic climateGetting companies to embrace ethics and compliance as a valuable addition to corporate best practices isn’t...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/legislative-failure-hits-war-on-corruptionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/legislative-failure-hits-war-on-corruptionWed, 12 Oct 2011 09:36:00 -0700The Sydney Morning Herald: A new system to target federal public service corruption is being hampered by the failure of the government to create whistleblower legislation, despite universal recognition that the system is...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/boardroom-gender-diversity-sought-by-uk-regulators-new-ruleshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/boardroom-gender-diversity-sought-by-uk-regulators-new-rulesWed, 12 Oct 2011 09:28:00 -0700Business Week: Oct. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Britain’s accounting regulator is changing reporting rules for companies listed on the country’s stock exchanges in a “flexible” effort to increase boardroom gender...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/quebec-ex-family-minister-charged-with-fraudhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/quebec-ex-family-minister-charged-with-fraudWed, 12 Oct 2011 09:17:00 -0700CBC.ca: A former family minister in Premier Jean Charest's Quebec cabinet has been slapped with three criminal charges in the latest ethics embarrassment to befall the government.Tony Tomassi faces charges of fraud and breach of trust.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/when-your-compliance-program-failshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/when-your-compliance-program-failsThu, 06 Oct 2011 16:07:00 -0700CFO.com: You think your company has a robust compliance program to prevent financial-statement fraud, asset misappropriation, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, and other financial frauds. There are checks and balances...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/corporate-governance-the-boards-rolehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/corporate-governance-the-boards-roleThu, 06 Oct 2011 11:17:00 -0700MANILA, Philippines — I finally attended the 5-day Professional Directors Program (PDP) of the Institute of Corporate Directors. Among my classmates were retired military officers (Gen. Ramon Farolan, Diosdado Domingo and...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/scam-victim-upset-over-inattention-by-credit-unionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/scam-victim-upset-over-inattention-by-credit-unionWed, 05 Oct 2011 10:40:00 -0700A young B.C. woman says an oversight by tellers at Canada's largest credit union helped scammers steal $5,000 from her.Amanda Peacock, 20, was fresh out of college this summer and looking for a job when she fell victim to a widespread...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/no-more-executive-bonuseshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/no-more-executive-bonusesTue, 04 Oct 2011 15:47:00 -0700The problem isn't that they are poorly designed. The problem is that they exist.These days, it seems, there is no shortage of recommendations for fixing the way bonuses are paid to executives at big public companies. Well, I have...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/even-after-sarbanes-oxley-us-whistleblowers-face-dilemmahttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/even-after-sarbanes-oxley-us-whistleblowers-face-dilemmaTue, 04 Oct 2011 10:49:00 -0700Ten years ago corporate America was in turmoil, wracked by financial scandals at companies like Enron and WorldCom that drastically eroded public confidence in U.S. commerce. Congress reacted by passing the Sarbanes-Oxley Act...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/high-tide-from-gadhafi-denials-to-fueling-violencehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/high-tide-from-gadhafi-denials-to-fueling-violenceMon, 03 Oct 2011 16:12:00 -0700A roundup of corruption-related news from Dow Jones and other sources.Bribery:Royal Dutch Shell entered into contracts with militant gangs in Nigeria that led to exacerbating violence there, and paid the Nigerian military to put...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/why-it-pays-to-have-a-nervous-nelly-on-your-staffhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/why-it-pays-to-have-a-nervous-nelly-on-your-staffMon, 03 Oct 2011 16:05:00 -0700Oswald Gruebel, who recently resigned as chief executive of Swiss banking giant UBS, was the latest casualty in a string of outrageous trading scandals at European banks. “I am responsible for everything that happens at...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/corporate-social-responsibility-needs-new-dimensionshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/10/corporate-social-responsibility-needs-new-dimensionsMon, 03 Oct 2011 15:51:00 -0700The FINANCIAL -- Bill Gates, Microsoft ’s Guru, and Warren Buffet, a multi-billionaire, combined to create the world’s largest private fund of over 150 billion USD to aid much needed social reconstruction across some...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/china-tech-stocks-dive-on-threat-of-us-fraud-probehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/china-tech-stocks-dive-on-threat-of-us-fraud-probeFri, 30 Sep 2011 13:44:00 -0700Chinese internet stocks have dived in New York trading after the US Justice Department said it was considering launching a fraud investigation.The news was disclosed by Robert Khuzami, director of enforcement at the US financial...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/sec-finds-apparent-failures-at-credit-rating-agencieshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/sec-finds-apparent-failures-at-credit-rating-agenciesFri, 30 Sep 2011 11:18:00 -0700The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has discovered "apparent failures" at 10 credit rating agencies.It said it was concerned that the agencies - including Standard & Poor's (S&P) and Moody's - were not making...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/ethics-watchdog-sees-potential-conflict-in-mackays-vacation-venuehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/ethics-watchdog-sees-potential-conflict-in-mackays-vacation-venueThu, 29 Sep 2011 15:37:00 -0700The Globe and Mail: The Ethics Commissioner says Peter MacKay could be in contravention of the conflict of interest code after spending part of his vacation at a fishing camp owned by the chairman of a Crown corporation.Mary Dawson...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/private-bank-compliance-executive-for-core-compliance-new-york-nyhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/private-bank-compliance-executive-for-core-compliance-new-york-nyThu, 29 Sep 2011 11:04:00 -0700Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Professionals Association (SOXCPA), blogs: Client is a top-tier old-line private bank and diversified financial services firm. The company seeks an experienced Senior Compliance Manager for Core...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/bill-seeks-to-ease-sarbanes-oxley-for-small-firmshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/bill-seeks-to-ease-sarbanes-oxley-for-small-firmsThu, 29 Sep 2011 10:47:00 -0700Shannon Walker, WhistleBlower Security, blogs: A good step forward in attempting to support smaller firms by defraying some of the onerous costs dictated by SOX. Although SOX has introduced much needed vigilance in the public...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/observations-on-the-evolving-role-of-the-auditorhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/observations-on-the-evolving-role-of-the-auditorWed, 28 Sep 2011 14:58:00 -0700Summary of Stakeholder Discussions The issues are complex and difficult to resolve in isolation. The "what, whys, and hows" related to changing the role of the auditor has to be considered within the context of the overall financial...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/charest-hints-quebec-corruption-inquiry-could-happen-after-allhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/charest-hints-quebec-corruption-inquiry-could-happen-after-allWed, 28 Sep 2011 14:50:00 -0700After two years of brushing off the idea of an inquiry into corruption in Quebec, Premier Jean Charest hinted Wednesday that there might be one after all. The premier has repeatedly resisted calls for an inquiry into ties...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/american-whistleblower-tour-starts-todayhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/american-whistleblower-tour-starts-todayTue, 27 Sep 2011 11:12:00 -0700GAP’s American Whistleblower Tour: Essential Voices for Democracy starts today at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The tour is aimed at educating the public − particularly our country's incoming workforce...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/deloitte-touche-sued-for-76bn-in-mortgage-fraud-casehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/deloitte-touche-sued-for-76bn-in-mortgage-fraud-caseTue, 27 Sep 2011 11:02:00 -0700Giant accounting and consulting firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu has been accused of failing to detect fraud during audits of a mortgage firm which failed during the US housing crash...READ MORE... http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/duchesneau-calls-for-closed-door-inquiry-into-quebec-corruptionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/duchesneau-calls-for-closed-door-inquiry-into-quebec-corruptionMon, 26 Sep 2011 15:54:00 -0700The head of Quebec’s anti-collusion squad says an interim, closed-door inquiry would be an ideal way to address mounting public concern over alleged corruption and Mafia infiltration in the construction industry.“I...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/google-denies-cooking-search-resultshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/google-denies-cooking-search-resultsMon, 26 Sep 2011 15:27:00 -0700Google's executive chairman has denied that the company fixes its search results to promote its own websites and services.Eric Schmidt told a congressional hearing in Washington: "May I simply say that I can assure you we're not...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/the-importance-of-workplace-ethics-traininghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/the-importance-of-workplace-ethics-trainingFri, 23 Sep 2011 15:55:00 -0700Workplace EthicsAs far as workplace ethics goes, employers must do their part to make ethical expectations clear and trust the employee to deliver. Sometimes ethics training works and sometimes ethics training doesn't. Work place...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/south-sudans-president-salva-kiir-to-fight-corruptionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/south-sudans-president-salva-kiir-to-fight-corruptionThu, 22 Sep 2011 11:46:00 -0700Newly independent South Sudan has announced a series of measures to combat corruption.President Salva Kiir detailed "five critical steps" in an open letter. Land sales will be reviewed, public contracts subject to new laws and...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/secs-office-of-the-whistleblower-begins-processing-tips-what-companies-should-do-nowhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/secs-office-of-the-whistleblower-begins-processing-tips-what-companies-should-do-nowThu, 22 Sep 2011 10:23:00 -0700Sean McKessy, Chief of the SEC's Office of the Whistleblower, and Mark Cahn, General Counsel for the SEC, recently outlined the Office of the Whistleblower's activities and priorities in public remarks. According to agency officials...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/understanding-the-sarbanes-oxley-act-of-2002-and-sarbanes-oxley-act-compliance-for-your-companyhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/understanding-the-sarbanes-oxley-act-of-2002-and-sarbanes-oxley-act-compliance-for-your-companyWed, 21 Sep 2011 11:41:00 -0700Sarbanes-Oxley act compliance can be somewhat confusing. To help you understand Sarbanes-Oxley and business a little better, you need to understand a little history about it. The U.S. federal Sarbanes-Oxley Act was created to...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/poker-site-actually-a-ponzi-schemehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/poker-site-actually-a-ponzi-schemeTue, 20 Sep 2011 14:02:00 -0700Shannon Walker - President of WhistleBlower Security writes: Poker Site Actually a Ponzi SchemeFull Tilt poker has been slammed with a federal indictment accusing it of operating a complex money laundering ponzi scheme that saw...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/ubs-rogue-trader-loss-estimate-raised-to-23bnhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/ubs-rogue-trader-loss-estimate-raised-to-23bnMon, 19 Sep 2011 11:26:00 -0700The bank also said the alleged activity by trader Kweku Adoboli was uncovered after UBS began making inquiries.That prompted Mr Adoboli to admit the losses on Wednesday, UBS said. The trader was charged with fraud and false accounting...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/more-workers-willing-to-blow-the-whistle-on-their-employerhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/more-workers-willing-to-blow-the-whistle-on-their-employerMon, 19 Sep 2011 09:46:00 -0700Employees are increasingly willing these days to blow the whistle when they see fraud, corruption and general unlawful behavior at their employers.Since 2005, there’s been a spike in whistleblower cases filed with the federal...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/bofa-guilty-of-violating-sox-whistleblower-protection-provisionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/bofa-guilty-of-violating-sox-whistleblower-protection-provisionFri, 16 Sep 2011 13:12:00 -0700Shannon Walker - President of WhistleBlower Security writes: Finally, the SEC is working to protect the whistleblower.  Hopefully, this is a trend to truly start enforcing the essence behind Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower protection...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/shannon-walker-presents-measuring-internal-communicationshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/shannon-walker-presents-measuring-internal-communicationsThu, 15 Sep 2011 13:59:00 -0700October 24 & 25, 2011, Vancouver | 14th Communications Performance MeasurementTopic BriefIn order to facilitate internal communications continuous improvement, this session will discuss a number of methods that measure employee...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/sgx-to-toughen-corporate-governance-ruleshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/sgx-to-toughen-corporate-governance-rulesThu, 15 Sep 2011 10:00:00 -0700SINGAPORE (Sept 14, 2011):  Singapore Exchange (SGX) said it is bringing in tougher corporate governance rules at the end of September, requiring companies to disclose more information about their internal controls and legal...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/sino-forest-executives-to-face-direct-hit-from-regulator-in-fraud-probehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/sino-forest-executives-to-face-direct-hit-from-regulator-in-fraud-probeWed, 14 Sep 2011 15:23:00 -0700Shannon Walker, WhistleBlower Security Blogs: OSC comes out swinging – vast improvement from investigations past, but is it time to truly consider a single national regulator?  Let’s watch what unfolds with Sino.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/deloitte-squeezed-by-sec-chinese-regulatorshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/deloitte-squeezed-by-sec-chinese-regulatorsTue, 13 Sep 2011 11:48:00 -0700The global accounting powerhouse, Deloitte, is sitting between a bullet and a target in a global battle over the future of free enterprise. In May, Deloitte China received a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/creating-a-culture-of-compliancehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/creating-a-culture-of-complianceTue, 13 Sep 2011 10:19:00 -0700Shannon Walker, WhistleBlower Security Blogs: A good article that speaks to the imperative nature of creating a culture of compliance that extends from the both the Board of Directors and CEO/CFO throughout the entire organization.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/ten-most-overlooked-security-threats-for-small-businesseshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/ten-most-overlooked-security-threats-for-small-businessesMon, 12 Sep 2011 10:59:00 -0700Shannon Walker, WhistleBlower Security blogs:  This is a good article for any small business owner.  Running a business can be a whirlwind of managing issues, people, tasks, facilities and what gets lost is the small...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/ottawa-unveils-new-tip-line-in-immigration-fraud-crackdownhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/ottawa-unveils-new-tip-line-in-immigration-fraud-crackdownFri, 09 Sep 2011 16:09:00 -0700Shannon Walker, WhistleBlower Security Blogs: The federal government has embraced one of the most effective methods of discovering fraud – implementing an anonymous tips hotline. Whether the issue be immigration fraud...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/is-water-on-your-risk-horizonhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/is-water-on-your-risk-horizonWed, 07 Sep 2011 14:38:00 -0700Shannon Walker, WhistleBlower Security, Blogs: Is Water on Your Risk Horizon? A novel question, especially for a company located in a rainforest in Canada. But because of our vast water supplies, many of us in Canada are acutely...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/whistleblower-launches-incident-reporting-management-system-in-russianhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/whistleblower-launches-incident-reporting-management-system-in-russianWed, 07 Sep 2011 14:01:00 -0700Whistleblower Security is pleased to announce it has launched our Incident Reporting Management System in Russian.  Now, all clients who have Russian speaking employees, vendors, contractors, will be able to direct them to...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/sf-giants-payroll-manager-accused-of-embezzlementhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/09/sf-giants-payroll-manager-accused-of-embezzlementFri, 02 Sep 2011 14:45:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs: Classic example of employee fraud hitting the Big Time.San Francisco Chronicle: SAN FRANCISCO -- Federal agents have arrested a San Francisco Giants payroll manager...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/the-need-for-balance-how-powerful-chairman-ceos-put-shareholder-value-at-riskhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/the-need-for-balance-how-powerful-chairman-ceos-put-shareholder-value-at-riskWed, 31 Aug 2011 16:20:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs: The need to separate powers from CEO & Chairman – very evident in the UK, now starting to happen in the US.Forbes writes: According to Paul Hodgson...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/saskatchewan-whistleblower-law-to-take-effecthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/saskatchewan-whistleblower-law-to-take-effectTue, 30 Aug 2011 11:25:00 -0700Saskatchewan's new whistleblower protection law comes into force this week.  The Public Interest Disclosure Act will spell out where provincial employees should go if they suspect wrongdoing in their workplace.Public Service...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/whistle-blower-rules-give-companies-less-time-to-reacthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/whistle-blower-rules-give-companies-less-time-to-reactMon, 29 Aug 2011 12:18:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs: Companies need to foster an environment where compliance is celebrated rather than punished.  A paradigm shift is necessary in modern business in order to create...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/the-global-effect-on-governancehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/the-global-effect-on-governanceFri, 26 Aug 2011 14:16:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs: The Global Effect on GovernanceThis is a really interesting article by Theodore Roosevelt Malloch, a research professor at Yale Univeristy.  He writes on the...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/webtech-wireless-joins-the-whistleblower-client-grouphttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/webtech-wireless-joins-the-whistleblower-client-groupThu, 25 Aug 2011 13:27:00 -0700 Shannon Walker - President of WhistleBlower Security Ltd., is pleased to welcome Webtech Wireless as a new WhistleBlower client – WebTech Wireless develops, manufactures and delivers proven GPS vehicle tracking and...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/committed-to-fraud-prevention--compliance-committees--the-new-corporate-policehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/committed-to-fraud-prevention--compliance-committees--the-new-corporate-policeWed, 24 Aug 2011 10:50:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs: Committed to Fraud Prevention – Compliance Committees – the new corporate policeThere has not been a marked decrease in the instance or cost of corporate fraud...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/online-banking-fraud-who-payshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/online-banking-fraud-who-paysTue, 23 Aug 2011 16:03:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs: Online banking fraud is now targeting financial executives to gain access to corporate accounts – the big question is who is responsible, the bank or the company.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/most-likely-to-commit-fraud-finance-executiveshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/most-likely-to-commit-fraud-finance-executivesMon, 22 Aug 2011 14:25:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs:  In a new survey by KPMG, it states that men who work as senior level executives in the finance department are the most likely to commit fraud.  Further, this...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/the-risks-of-retaliation-employee-retaliation-claims-are-on-the-rise-should-companies-be-worriedhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/the-risks-of-retaliation-employee-retaliation-claims-are-on-the-rise-should-companies-be-worriedFri, 19 Aug 2011 14:19:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs:  Over the past 10 years, employee retaliation charges have skyrocketed: charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) increased nearly 70%...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/clawback-policies-are-on-the-rise-for-large-companieshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/clawback-policies-are-on-the-rise-for-large-companiesThu, 18 Aug 2011 09:49:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs:  Clawback policies are on the rise for large companies in the US growing from 14% in 2006 to over 82% in 2011 having introduced some sort of clawback policy.  These...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/national-institutes-of-health-drops-conflict-of-interest-disclosures-for-universitieshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/national-institutes-of-health-drops-conflict-of-interest-disclosures-for-universitiesWed, 17 Aug 2011 16:01:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs: One year after conflict of interest disclosures are required by universities receiving research grants, the Obama administration is trying to do away with this important...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/human-trafficking-in-our-own-backyardhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/human-trafficking-in-our-own-backyardWed, 17 Aug 2011 10:32:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security writes: Those of us who live in Canada, with our strong human rights and immigration polices, often naively believe that these more global human rights issues don’t actually...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/sec-whistleblower-rules-go-into-effect-todayhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/sec-whistleblower-rules-go-into-effect-todayFri, 12 Aug 2011 11:37:00 -0700FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESEC Whistleblower Rules Go Into Effect TodayCalling All Whistleblowers: Reward Eligibility Clock Starts Rolling Today in 170 CasesWashington, D.C. August 12, 2011. Today, the Security and Exchange Commission's...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/fraud-illegal-behaviour-conflict-of-interesthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/fraud-illegal-behaviour-conflict-of-interestThu, 11 Aug 2011 13:34:00 -0700Can you afford not to have an Ethics Hotline?Managing risk means managing multiple variables from numerous sources. Building a comprehensive system to manage disparate pieces of information in one centralized location is key to...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/more-than-90-of-fraud-costs-the-victim-organizationhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/more-than-90-of-fraud-costs-the-victim-organizationWed, 10 Aug 2011 12:02:00 -0700Implementing a third-party ethics hotline to protect your organization from harm may seem like a drastic measure.  Why pay an annual fee to protect your organization from fraud that may not even exist? Especially when the...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/new-partner-alliance-global-ethics-university-and-whistleblower-securityhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/new-partner-alliance-global-ethics-university-and-whistleblower-securityTue, 09 Aug 2011 13:37:00 -0700Mention this promo code: wbc10 and receive 10% off your next Global Ethics University courseGlobal Ethics University is an ethics & compliance training firm that offers a full range of ethics training products including...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/what-sarbanes-oxley-changes-will-mean-to-youhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/what-sarbanes-oxley-changes-will-mean-to-youTue, 09 Aug 2011 11:20:00 -0700The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), which was implemented to tighten corporate governance in the wake of the Enron scandal, is undergoing some changes that will mean more work for the IT department, which acts as the gatekeeper of all...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/shannon-walker-presents-measuring-internal-communicationshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/shannon-walker-presents-measuring-internal-communicationsThu, 04 Aug 2011 11:25:00 -0700October 24 & 25, 2011, Vancouver | 14th Communications Performance MeasurementTopic BriefIn order to facilitate internal communications continuous improvement, this session will discuss a number of methods that measure employee...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/as-new-whistleblower-rules-kick-inhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/as-new-whistleblower-rules-kick-inThu, 04 Aug 2011 08:49:00 -0700Section 922 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act --- increasing the protection for whistleblowers -- amends the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 by allowing the Securities and Exchange Commission...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/a-customer-complaint-is-a-gifthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/a-customer-complaint-is-a-giftWed, 03 Aug 2011 15:00:00 -0700Shannon Walker - President of WhistleBlower Security blogs: This is a great article speaking to a book called “A Complaint is a Gift” about customer service and feedback. The bottom line is feedback, even negative...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/china-is-on-the-fast-train-to-disasterhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/08/china-is-on-the-fast-train-to-disasterTue, 02 Aug 2011 15:42:00 -0700Shannon Walker - President of WhistleBlower Security blogs: Chinese corruption – from appropriating intellectual property to bribery to blatant cutting corners on construction – have got to addressed in a systemic...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/global-patient-safety-website-offers-alertshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/global-patient-safety-website-offers-alertsFri, 29 Jul 2011 11:19:00 -0700The Canadian Patient Safety Institute (http://www.patientsafetyinstitute.ca/English/Pages/default.aspx) has launched a new website to raise awareness and encourage best practices to achieve a transformation in patient safety...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/the-not-so-private-partshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/the-not-so-private-partsThu, 28 Jul 2011 12:07:00 -0700Blog by Shannon Walker - President of WhistleBlower Security. Privacy By Design – the concept developed in Canada is now being embraced by technology companies in the US to begin designing their products with privacy protection...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/shannon-walker-presents-measuring-internal-communicationshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/shannon-walker-presents-measuring-internal-communicationsWed, 27 Jul 2011 09:59:00 -0700October 24 & 25, 2011, Vancouver | 14th Communications Performance MeasurementTopic BriefIn order to facilitate internal communications continuous improvement, this session will discuss a number of methods that measure employee...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/the-association-of-certified-fraud-examiners-findings-indicate-fraud-often-occurs-for-up-to-18-monthshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/the-association-of-certified-fraud-examiners-findings-indicate-fraud-often-occurs-for-up-to-18-monthsTue, 26 Jul 2011 15:13:00 -0700The Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s findings indicate fraud often occurs for up to 18 months without being detected. A recent PriceWaterhouseCoopers survey indicates that insufficient internal controls is one of...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/scareware-is-growing-but-you-can-protect-yourselfhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/scareware-is-growing-but-you-can-protect-yourselfTue, 26 Jul 2011 15:11:00 -0700Scareware is scam software, usually with malicious intent, that is sold to consumers through unethical marketing practices.  The usual sales approach uses shock, anxiety or fear-based tactics, usually directed at unsuspecting...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/us-regulators-threaten-to-reach-into-canada-http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/us-regulators-threaten-to-reach-into-canada-Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:25:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs:  The long arm of the US government is threatening to come over the border and demand more stringent oversight concerning cross border investment deals.  It...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/regulators-seek-to-reduce-unemployment-insurance-fraudhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/regulators-seek-to-reduce-unemployment-insurance-fraudWed, 20 Jul 2011 15:03:00 -0700Federal and state regulators are ratcheting up efforts to reduce fraud and waste in the unemployment insurance system.As jobless claims soar amid a weak economy, improper payments of unemployment benefits due to fraud and error...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/shannon-walker-presents-measuring-internal-communications-http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/shannon-walker-presents-measuring-internal-communications-Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:44:00 -0700October 24 & 25, 2011, Vancouver | 14th Communications Performance MeasurementTopic BriefIn order to facilitate internal communications continuous improvement, this session will discuss a number of methods that measure employee...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/edward-nagel-is-on-radio-shalom-4pm-est-july-13-2011http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/edward-nagel-is-on-radio-shalom-4pm-est-july-13-2011Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:45:00 -0700Tune in to hear Principal Edward Nagel, CA*IFA, CBV at 4pm EST on Montreal, PQ based radio station Radio Shalom, 1650 AM ( http://www.radio-shalom.ca/EN/showemission.php?ID=1042) on their “Money and Business”...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/prevention-is-the-best-toolhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/prevention-is-the-best-toolTue, 12 Jul 2011 11:14:00 -0700Can you afford not to have the Whistleblower Service? Managing risk means managing multiple variables from numerous sources. Building a comprehensive system to manage disparate pieces of information in one centralized location...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/event-2-day-master-class-for-directors-http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/event-2-day-master-class-for-directors-Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:23:00 -0700Dear Friends , Business Partners and Professional ColleaguesI have great pleasure in inviting you all to attend a 2 Day Master Class for Directors – Theme Corporate Governance , Risk & Compliance.This is a special event...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2011/07/w3-solutions-launches-tablet-protection-coveragehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2011/07/w3-solutions-launches-tablet-protection-coverageTue, 05 Jul 2011 09:01:00 -0700W3 Solutions has created a warranty protection program specific to tablets from Apple, RIM, Samsung and Motorola.As a one-year extension service plan, the program, says W3, is meant to help assist in higher attachment rates, and...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/cisco-whistleblower-comes-out-on-tophttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/07/cisco-whistleblower-comes-out-on-topMon, 04 Jul 2011 13:14:00 -0700British Columbia’s highest court has accused tech giant Cisco and U.S. officials of a massive abuse of process in order to have a Cisco whistleblower thrown in jail. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Ronald McKinnon said Cisco...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/sec-on-lookout-for-bubble-era-ipo-practiceshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/sec-on-lookout-for-bubble-era-ipo-practicesWed, 29 Jun 2011 09:41:00 -0700(Reuters) - Some recent red-hot initial public offerings have the Securities and Exchange Commission concerned that Wall Street's underwriters may be tempted to revive some troubling tech bubble practices."You can't help but be...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/whistleblower-triumph-jp-morgan-chase-backs-downhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/whistleblower-triumph-jp-morgan-chase-backs-downFri, 24 Jun 2011 12:46:00 -0700Today, both an article in the Wall Street Journal and on a Forbes blog by Stephanie Eidelman, tell the story of a JP Morgan Chase employee who stood by her ethics and values and won.  Linda Almonte, a banking professional...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/whistleblower-tribunal-finally-swings-into-action-but-will-it-performhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/whistleblower-tribunal-finally-swings-into-action-but-will-it-performWed, 22 Jun 2011 13:35:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security blogs: Canadian Public Service Disclosure Protection Tribunal Launches – but will it improve the current situation for whistleblowers or continue in the footsteps...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2011/06/tablets-to-overtake-ereaders-by-2012http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2011/06/tablets-to-overtake-ereaders-by-2012Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:02:00 -0700Some have questioned the sustainability of the dedicated e-reader market given that all tablets can serve as portable e-reading devices. And In-Stat predicts that tablet shipments will in fact outpace that of e-readers by the...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/financial-analyst-i-or-ii-sarbanes-oxley-project-management-officehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/financial-analyst-i-or-ii-sarbanes-oxley-project-management-officeMon, 20 Jun 2011 09:14:00 -0700Company Name: Quintiles Location:  Research Triangle Park, North Carolina Country:  United States Industry:  Management Position type  Long DescriptionPURPOSEQuintiles pioneered the idea of helping pharma...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/whistleblowing-lessons-dodd-frank-watchhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/whistleblowing-lessons-dodd-frank-watchFri, 17 Jun 2011 11:02:00 -0700While the Dodd-Frank Act added a new whistleblower law as Section 21F of the Exchange Act and the SEC recently published its final rule implementing the new law, whistleblower laws are not at all new. Companies and courts have...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/anti-fraud-traininghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/anti-fraud-trainingThu, 16 Jun 2011 09:57:00 -0700Anti-Fraud TrainingAfter a fraud is revealed, employees invariably recognize transactions or aspects of such transactions that appeared suspicious; however, they simply did not recognize the “warning signs” that the...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/internet-filter-bubbles-an-ethical-dilemmahttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/internet-filter-bubbles-an-ethical-dilemmaWed, 15 Jun 2011 14:26:00 -0700Click on the link below to watch a TED video that discusses the transformation and control that goes into what you see when you are on the internet.  When you search for Egypt, what you may find could be entirely different...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/tim-hortons-succession-hiccuphttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/tim-hortons-succession-hiccupWed, 15 Jun 2011 10:44:00 -0700Tim Horton's has seemingly walked into a classic blunder that is surprising for such a well respected and profitable organization.  With absolutely no succession plan in place and a CEO who walks out of the office, the Board...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/new-whistleblower-rules-create-opportunities-and-challenges-at-hedge-fundshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/new-whistleblower-rules-create-opportunities-and-challenges-at-hedge-fundsTue, 14 Jun 2011 14:57:00 -0700As part of the Dodd-Frank Act, the SEC has just adopted a rich bounty program which gives some serious incentives to whistleblowers to report first to the SEC (and to internal compliance later).  The consequences for hedge...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/5th-annual-anti-fraud-conference-2011-17th-june2011-hyatt-regency-mumbaihttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/5th-annual-anti-fraud-conference-2011-17th-june2011-hyatt-regency-mumbaiTue, 14 Jun 2011 10:41:00 -0700Fraud is an Achilles’ heel in any organisation. It is imperative to take definitive measures to control this menace. The 5th Annual anti-fraud conference attempts to build and implementsuch procedures so as to create an...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/entreprenurial-and-franchise-summit-abu-dhabi-june-15-2011http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/entreprenurial-and-franchise-summit-abu-dhabi-june-15-2011Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:56:00 -0700 Dear Friends , Business Partners and Professional ColleaguesYou are welcome to visit us at the Summit at Aloft , Abu Dhabi Hotel , Abu Dhabi on 15th June 2011 at 09.30 hrsAssure you that it will be a great networking event.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/whistleblower-comment-on-the-newshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/whistleblower-comment-on-the-newsMon, 13 Jun 2011 11:44:00 -0700B.C. court intervenes in U.S. whistleblowing case:Here’s an interesting whistleblowing story out of the U.S. – one with a Canadian twist. Ex-Cisco executive Peter Alfred- Adekeye is involved in a battle with his former...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2011/06/top-20-best-tablet-pc-ipad-alternativeshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2011/06/top-20-best-tablet-pc-ipad-alternativesFri, 10 Jun 2011 15:33:00 -0700Looking for the best tablet that's not an iPad? Then try one of these…http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/sec-adopts-whistleblower-ruleshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/sec-adopts-whistleblower-rulesFri, 10 Jun 2011 14:15:00 -0700The U.S. SEC has now adopted a revised final rule designed to award whistleblowers who voluntarily provide original information to the SEC regarding violations of securities laws where the enforcement action leads to monetary...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/squeezing-toxin-from-your-workplacehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/squeezing-toxin-from-your-workplaceWed, 08 Jun 2011 15:50:00 -0700An interesting article in the Globe & Mail concerning identifying toxic employees and how to get them out of workplace.  A good tool to finding these potential landmines is through the implemenatation of confidential hotline.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/falsified-invoices-for-services-not-renderedhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/falsified-invoices-for-services-not-renderedTue, 07 Jun 2011 16:10:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security writes: Today I received a trademark notification invoice for $1615.00.  The oddest thing about it was that our proposed logo was a cartoon bear eating a fish.   Not...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/free-seminar-dubai-quality-groups-finance-banking-and-regulations-sub-grouphttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/free-seminar-dubai-quality-groups-finance-banking-and-regulations-sub-groupMon, 06 Jun 2011 09:26:00 -0700You are invited to attend aFREE Seminarorganized by Dubai Quality Group’s        Mr. Ian Godfrey Director – CIP Auto , London , UK,  Will speak about “ Cost reduction...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/this-summer-be-wary-of-fish-fraudhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/this-summer-be-wary-of-fish-fraudFri, 03 Jun 2011 11:10:00 -0700Shannon Walker - President of WhistleBlower Security says:  "As we are based on the west coast of Canada, this is an interesting article on on fish fraud that can affect you every time you order fish.  Yet another issue...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/investors-exploit-reporting-rules-to-hide-stock-buyshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/investors-exploit-reporting-rules-to-hide-stock-buysWed, 01 Jun 2011 09:46:00 -0700The SEC has missed a prime opportunity to revamp shareholder reporting rules and level the playing field for hostile takeover activity – at least in the eyes of some influential market participants. As part of its desire...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/us-fines-bank-officials-for-money-laundering-lapseshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/06/us-fines-bank-officials-for-money-laundering-lapsesWed, 01 Jun 2011 08:53:00 -0700ST. LOUIS, May 24 (Thomson Reuters Accelus) - A U.S. banking regulator has fined four board members of Pacific National Bank and its former chief executive for failing to correct anti-money laundering problems, an apparent sign...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/sec-implements-new-whistleblower-ruleshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/sec-implements-new-whistleblower-rulesTue, 31 May 2011 16:27:00 -0700The Securities and Exchange Commission this week adopted a new set of rules that implement the controversial whistleblower provisions of the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act, rules which are designed to encourage the reporting...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/corporate-whistleblowers-gain-legal-rights-but-remain-a-wasted-assethttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/corporate-whistleblowers-gain-legal-rights-but-remain-a-wasted-assetMon, 30 May 2011 15:18:00 -0700Largely under the public radar screen, the last decade has seen a legal revolution in corporate freedom of speech. Ironically, private sector whistleblowers now have far stronger rights than government employees to challenge institutional...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/event-dubai-quality-group-banking-finance-and-regulations-sub-group-networking-eventhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/event-dubai-quality-group-banking-finance-and-regulations-sub-group-networking-eventThu, 26 May 2011 09:45:00 -0700Date: Starts:Tuesday June 07, 2011at 06:00PM GSTEnds:Tuesday June 07, 2011at 09:00PM GSTLocation:  Hotel Park Regis opposite Bur Juman , Dubai, Dubai, DUBAI AEOrganizer: Sunil Bahri, Director of Finance at Dubai Quality Group...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/vp-cash-management-compliancehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/vp-cash-management-complianceTue, 24 May 2011 15:03:00 -0700CompanyMichael PageLocationJersey City, NJ, 07097CompensationCompetitive Salary, Bonus and BenefitsPosition TypePermanentEmployment typeFull timeUpdatedMay 24, 2011eFC Ref no820244Apply online Save this jobSend to friendPrint...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/whistleblower-hotline-services-anonymous-corporate-ethics-reporting-servicehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/whistleblower-hotline-services-anonymous-corporate-ethics-reporting-serviceThu, 19 May 2011 15:06:00 -0700Contact WhistleBlower Security today and get a free demonstration of our proprietary compliance & ethics reporting software. Can you afford not to? info@whistleblowersecurity.comhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/the-victims-of-insider-trading-http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/the-victims-of-insider-trading-Thu, 19 May 2011 09:20:00 -0700Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security comments: The claim that there are no victims in insider trading scandals is a very weak argument.  Here is an posting that describes why insider trading on the scale especially...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/whistleblower-security-updated-resources-sectionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/whistleblower-security-updated-resources-sectionWed, 18 May 2011 16:19:00 -0700http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/whistleblower-resourcesProtect your reputation, your assets and your employees by introducing a simple tool - contact us today!http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/internal-auditor-washington-dc-whohttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/internal-auditor-washington-dc-whoWed, 18 May 2011 11:59:00 -0700Vacancy Notice No: PAHO/11/FT168 Title: Internal Auditor Grade: P4 Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment Duration of contract: Two years, first year probationary period Date: 13 May 2011 Application Deadline: 10 June 2011(23 day(s)...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/deputy-director-accounts.-new-york-headquartershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/deputy-director-accounts.-new-york-headquartersWed, 18 May 2011 10:58:00 -0700Deputy Director, AccountsIf you are qualified to mentor a team of senior technical professionals and work in partnership internally across UNICEF and with external partners to achieve tangible results for the most disadvantaged...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/vacancy-financial-controllerhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/vacancy-financial-controllerWed, 18 May 2011 10:30:00 -0700Job Title:Financial ControllerReference:JO-MPFC-811Salary:£70000 - £85000 per annum + benefitsLocation(s):City of LondonIndustry(s):Financial ServicesAdvertiser:Kennedy Pearce Consulting LtdEmployment Type:PermanentPosted:18-05-2011Description:The...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/whistleblower-security-fraud-preventionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/whistleblower-security-fraud-preventionTue, 17 May 2011 16:03:00 -0700Since fraud can be a catastrophic risk, implementing a fraud assessment strategy is a necessary component of your business planning. If you do not proactively identify and manage your fraud risks, they could put you out of business...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/pr-firm-commits-ethics-fraud-as-part-of-google-smear-campaignhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/pr-firm-commits-ethics-fraud-as-part-of-google-smear-campaignFri, 13 May 2011 15:03:00 -0700In a blog written on www.forbes.com, Jeff Bercovici, quite rightly outlines the fact that the PR firm hired by Facebook to engage in "public relations" violated the most basic tenets of the pr code of ethics. It is disappointing...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/sec-whistleblower-office-does-not-want-to-talk-to-youhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/sec-whistleblower-office-does-not-want-to-talk-to-youThu, 12 May 2011 08:17:00 -0700This is an amusing although disturbing account of the writer's attempts to report an unethical money manager to the SEC.  After reading a press release documenting the launch of a new Head of the Whistleblower Office within...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/canada-new-breeding-ground-for-cyber-crimehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/canada-new-breeding-ground-for-cyber-crimeWed, 11 May 2011 14:44:00 -0700A...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/register-now-2011-compliance-and-ethics-institutehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/register-now-2011-compliance-and-ethics-instituteTue, 10 May 2011 10:30:00 -0700September 11-14, 2011 | Las Vegas, NVTake advantage of these special discounts offered for your flight to SCCE’s 10th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute Click here for moreSCCE's Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/identity-theft-growing-rapidly-throughout-north-americahttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/identity-theft-growing-rapidly-throughout-north-americaFri, 06 May 2011 15:23:00 -0700Did You Know?The average age range of an Identity Theft victim is 25-44 years oldMore than 405,000 children had their Identity stolen in 200750% Of all Identity Theft does not get reportedThere were 9.9 million victims of Identity...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/compliance-and-regulatory-senior-managerhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/05/compliance-and-regulatory-senior-managerTue, 03 May 2011 10:07:00 -0700European Investment Bank, LondonPermanent ⁄ £65000 - £90000 Updated April 25, 2011 This is a great opportunity to be the No 2 to the head of Compliance in an expanding European Investment bank. The...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/kroll-annual-global-fraud-study-finds-data-theft-surpasses-property-thefthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/kroll-annual-global-fraud-study-finds-data-theft-surpasses-property-theftMon, 25 Apr 2011 14:49:00 -0700One of the ways to increase market share is to build a mousetrap and it increasingly appears that one of the fastest ways to increase market share is to pilfer a company’s plans for a better mousetrap.According to the latest...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/apple-iphones-and-3g-ipad-track-time-and-whereabouts-of-usershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/apple-iphones-and-3g-ipad-track-time-and-whereabouts-of-usersThu, 21 Apr 2011 14:39:00 -0700With the revelation that Apple iPhones and iPads have a secret file called "consoidated.db" that timestamps the whereabouts of the user, one has to wonder what Apple is up to and where is the transparency for their loyal customers? ...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/what-does-photographing-chickens-have-to-do-with-increasing-transparency-and-qualityhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/what-does-photographing-chickens-have-to-do-with-increasing-transparency-and-qualityTue, 19 Apr 2011 15:43:00 -0700This is a great post written by Seth Godin who i have admired for years as a social media expert and prolific writer who's musing of business, marketing always strike a chord with me.  In the post below, he speaks to why...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/what-to-do-when-an-invoice-unexpectedly-appears-on-your-deskhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/what-to-do-when-an-invoice-unexpectedly-appears-on-your-deskMon, 18 Apr 2011 15:15:00 -0700I recently read an article about a fraudulent scam that has been used for a while now.  The scam involves an non-descript invoice being sent to your organization.  The invoice looks legitimate.  It displays your...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/u.s.-government-moves-to-shut-down-worlds-biggest-online-poker-companieshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/u.s.-government-moves-to-shut-down-worlds-biggest-online-poker-companiesFri, 15 Apr 2011 16:32:00 -0700An interesting article about the latest US federal government move to squash Internet Poker entrepreneurs.  In what is sure to a fascinating legal battle and precedent setting case, the US District Attorney is reaching globally...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/corrupt-bank-oversight-is-creating-a-new-immoral-hazardhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/corrupt-bank-oversight-is-creating-a-new-immoral-hazardThu, 14 Apr 2011 14:02:00 -0700As word trickled out over the past few years that our law enforcers had punted on prosecuting one banking industry bum after another, I’ve frequently told friends it struck me as a glaring example of a prosecutorial failure...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/the-other-guy-who-sued-facebook-is-back-with-fancier-lawyershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/the-other-guy-who-sued-facebook-is-back-with-fancier-lawyersTue, 12 Apr 2011 15:06:00 -0700Wood chipper Paul Ceglia, the New York man who claims he has a seven-year-old contract with Mark Zuckerberg that entitles him to at least half of the company, has refiled his lawsuit against Facebook, and brings a “boatload...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/national-volunteer-week-http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/national-volunteer-week-Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:36:00 -0700Shannon Walker - President, WhistleBlower Security - When we talk about creating a corporate culture of transparency and inclusion, there is a  new movement for encouraging employee engagement – volunteerism. ...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/are-you-excited-about-your-business-execution-and-collaboration-http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/are-you-excited-about-your-business-execution-and-collaboration-Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:20:00 -0700Shannon Walker - President of WhistleBlower Security writes:  Someone recounted a quote her CEO uses regularly when discussing their business objectives:The way you do anything is the way you do everything.It resonated with...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/-job-vacancy-president-of-el-nino-ventures-inc-vancouver-bc-canadahttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/-job-vacancy-president-of-el-nino-ventures-inc-vancouver-bc-canadaThu, 07 Apr 2011 09:50:00 -0700Closing Date: June 6, 2011http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/vacancy-programme-finance-specialist-new-yorkhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/vacancy-programme-finance-specialist-new-yorkThu, 07 Apr 2011 09:32:00 -0700Closing Date: Monday, 18 April 2011 BackgroundThe UNDP Environment and Energy Group (EEG) is based in UNDP's Bureau of Development Policy and is responsible for providing leadership and technical support to engineer delivery...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/project-finance-assistant-for-indonesian-nationality-only-jakarta-indonesiahttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/project-finance-assistant-for-indonesian-nationality-only-jakarta-indonesiaThu, 07 Apr 2011 09:25:00 -0700Closing Date: Tuesday, 19 April 2011BackgroundUNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We, the UNDP Country Office (CO), aim to be a bridge between Indonesia an all...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/doing-good-while-doing-well-lets-make-it-legalhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/doing-good-while-doing-well-lets-make-it-legalTue, 05 Apr 2011 16:20:00 -0700Shannon Walker - President of WhistleBlower Security comments: This is an interesting development in the evolution of the “corporation”.  A bill in California will cast the largest possible net to allow corporations...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/facebook-fires-employee-on-insider-trading-allegationshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/facebook-fires-employee-on-insider-trading-allegationsMon, 04 Apr 2011 11:26:00 -0700Facebook allegedly terminated an employee over allegations that he bought the company’s stock on the secondary market.Michael Brown, manager of Corporate Development at Facebook, bought the shares back in September 2010...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/what-are-the-main-features-of-the-sarbanes-oxley-acthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/what-are-the-main-features-of-the-sarbanes-oxley-actMon, 04 Apr 2011 09:30:00 -0700The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 came in the wake of several high-profile corporate accounting scandals, including those involving Enron, WorldCom and Tyco International. Confidence in publicly traded companies collapsed when the...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/bankers-powers-assessing-the-reach-of-dodd-frankhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/04/bankers-powers-assessing-the-reach-of-dodd-frankFri, 01 Apr 2011 16:30:00 -0700Is the Dodd-Frank Act the new Sarbanes-Oxley? While it does not saddle CFOs with an immediate, and expensive, regulatory burden for which they are directly responsible, its scope and complexity may ultimately make it far more...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/whistleblower-bookstore-the-whistleblowers-handbook-a-step-by-step-guide-to-doing-whats-right-and-protecting-yourselfhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/whistleblower-bookstore-the-whistleblowers-handbook-a-step-by-step-guide-to-doing-whats-right-and-protecting-yourselfThu, 31 Mar 2011 12:02:00 -0700Product DescriptionEvery single day, American workers by the thousands report fraud, violations of environmental rules, health and safety hazards, and political corruption. The National Business Ethics Survey reports that 56%...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/auditor-p3-genevahttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/auditor-p3-genevaThu, 31 Mar 2011 10:41:00 -0700Job Opening     Job Title: Auditor, P3Department/ Office: OFFICE OF INTERNAL OVERSIGHT SERVICESDuty Station: GENEVA    Posting Period: 4 February 2011-5 April 2011Job Opening number: 11-AUD-INTERNAL...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/international-consultant-for-monitoring-and-reporting-on-state-actions-against-corruption-act-project-kabul-afghanistanhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/international-consultant-for-monitoring-and-reporting-on-state-actions-against-corruption-act-project-kabul-afghanistanTue, 29 Mar 2011 10:37:00 -0700Closing Date: Monday, 11 April 2011BackgroundUNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/policy-specialist-anti-corruption-bratislava-slovak-republichttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/policy-specialist-anti-corruption-bratislava-slovak-republicTue, 29 Mar 2011 09:49:00 -0700Closing Date: Monday, 11 April 2011BackgroundPlease note that this is Development Project Funded (DPF) post.The Policy Analyst will work at the UNDP Bratislava Regional Centre for Europe and the CIS in the area of Democratic Governance...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/better-whistleblower-protection-neededhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/better-whistleblower-protection-neededMon, 28 Mar 2011 09:44:00 -0700". . . expressing truths that are inconvenient to those in power is inherently dangerous and can cause serious harm to you, your career and your family's wellbeing, even to your physical and mental health."Federal Accountability...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/director-compliance/chief-aml-camlo-resmor-trust-company-http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/director-compliance/chief-aml-camlo-resmor-trust-company-Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:47:00 -0700The Director, Compliance/Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer (CAMLO) provides Anti-Money Laundering/Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) subject matter expertise at the enterprise, regulatory and industry level. The incumbent leads...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/email-for-a-free-demo-receive-10-off-whistleblower-serviceshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/email-for-a-free-demo-receive-10-off-whistleblower-servicesFri, 18 Mar 2011 11:08:00 -0700Contact WhistleBlower Security today and receive 10% off your Annual Subscription - Can you Afford Not To?To learn more about WhistleBlower Security:  Email: info@whistleblowersecurity.comWhistleBlower Security Inc.1455 Bellevue...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/chief-trade-policy-and-governmental-cooperation-section-p5http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/chief-trade-policy-and-governmental-cooperation-section-p5Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:33:00 -0700Job Title: Chief, Trade Policy & Governmental Cooperation Section, P5Department/ Office: Economic Commission For EuropeDuty Station: GenevaPosting Period: 3 February 2011-4 April 2011Job Opening number: 11-ADM-ECONOMIC COMMISSION...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/undp-vacancy-whistleblower-protection-provisions-consultanthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/undp-vacancy-whistleblower-protection-provisions-consultantThu, 17 Mar 2011 13:35:00 -0700UNDP Vancacy: Consultant to support drafting of whistleblowers' protection provisions, in compliance with international standards, home based and Podgorica, Montenegro.http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1300358133510Closing Date: Tue...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/another-inside-jobhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/another-inside-jobThu, 17 Mar 2011 11:55:00 -0700Shannon Walker - President, WhistleBlower Security Inc. says:  Interesting op-ed piece about the ongoing ethical and systemic dysfunction within the US banking systemThe immediate flashpoint is a proposed settlement between...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/network-effects-a-massive-insider-trading-trial-shakes-wall-street-http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/network-effects-a-massive-insider-trading-trial-shakes-wall-street-Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:15:00 -0800Shannon Walker - President, WhistleBlower Security Inc.: The insider trading trial of Raj Rajaratnam, founder of Galleon, a hedge fund, began in New York.  This trial represents the profound swinging of the pendulum with...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/whistleblower-securitys-march-2011-newsletterhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/whistleblower-securitys-march-2011-newsletterThu, 10 Mar 2011 11:05:00 -0800WhistleBlower Security is entering its sixth year of business and with this anniversary, we have re-launched our website to offer more timely news and features, additional capabilities in our reporting software and a growing network...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/fraud-charges-laid-in-crane-inspectionshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/fraud-charges-laid-in-crane-inspectionsWed, 09 Mar 2011 17:49:00 -0800Shannon Walker - President WhistleBlower Security Inc. - A simple scam. Nominal amounts of money.  The real issue here is the lives put at risk and the liability exposure faced by those companies who unknowingly paid a non-certified...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/cancel-disgraced-commissioners-cushy-severance-package-advocacy-groupshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/cancel-disgraced-commissioners-cushy-severance-package-advocacy-groupsTue, 08 Mar 2011 10:25:00 -0800Shannon Walker - President of WhistleBlower Security Inc. - Not only was Christiane Ouimet terminated for grossly abusing her power in the Office of Public Integrity, the Canadian government has awarded her $530,000 as part of...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/the-whistleblowers-handbookhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/03/the-whistleblowers-handbookTue, 01 Mar 2011 16:32:00 -0800Shannon Walker, President of WhistleBlower Security: Today,  a new book entitled The Whistleblower’s Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Doing What’s Right and Protecting Yourself, is being released.  We have...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/kudos-for-oscar-winning-inside-job-michael-lewis-on-cnns-gpshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/kudos-for-oscar-winning-inside-job-michael-lewis-on-cnns-gpsMon, 28 Feb 2011 10:46:00 -0800Shannon Walker - President of WhistleBlower Security: I watched CNN’s GPS with guest Michael Lewis yesterday and was mesmerized by the sorry picture he presented of the US economy and political landscape.  Then last...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/jpmorgan-hid-doubts-on-madoff-documents-suggesthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/jpmorgan-hid-doubts-on-madoff-documents-suggestMon, 28 Feb 2011 09:21:00 -0800Senior executives at JPMorgan Chase expressed serious doubts about the legitimacy of Bernard L. Madoff’s investment business more than 18 months before his Ponzi scheme collapsed but continued to do business with him, according...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2011/02/sonys-new-handheld-to-take-on-ds-iphonehttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2011/02/sonys-new-handheld-to-take-on-ds-iphoneFri, 25 Feb 2011 09:24:00 -0800Sony Corp. (SNE-N36.270.531.48%) unveiled a new handheld gaming device and announced it would make PlayStation games available on other makers' hardware, as it battles with Nintendo's DS and tries to fend off competition from Apple Inc. (AAPL-Q346.954.071.19%)'s iPhone.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/dubai-quality-group-dqg-21st-world-congress-on-total-qualityhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/dubai-quality-group-dqg-21st-world-congress-on-total-qualityThu, 24 Feb 2011 16:06:00 -0800WhistleBlower Security's Reseller Group: Dubai Quality Group attends 21st World Congress on Total Quality in MumbaiDubai Quality Group attends 21st World Congress on Total Quality in Mumbai Dubai Quality Group (DQG) participated...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/officials-want-better-protections-for-whistleblowershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/officials-want-better-protections-for-whistleblowersFri, 18 Feb 2011 09:24:00 -0800It is time that all municipalities across Canada embrace the simple but effective tool to identify areas of fraud: the anonymous hotline.  As demonstrated through Toronto’s experience, employees will use these tools...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/fraudhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/fraudThu, 17 Feb 2011 13:56:00 -0800Fraud occurs in all aspects of our lives.  Business, personal finances, charitable organizations, green ventures, health and insurance scams – it is a pervasive and prominent critical illness in our society.  It...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/religion-not-money-often-motivates-corporate-whistleblowers-http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/religion-not-money-often-motivates-corporate-whistleblowers-Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:57:00 -0800Shannon Walker - President of WhistleBlower Security: An interesting article that describes the average whistleblower as being the best performers within the organization, more religious and more idealistic – their moral...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/how-was-the-three-year-meltdown-in-ouimets-office-kept-secrethttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/02/how-was-the-three-year-meltdown-in-ouimets-office-kept-secretTue, 01 Feb 2011 14:49:00 -0800The collapse of Canada’s whistleblower protection system was not caused by just one individual: it resulted from three systemic failures: 1) a failure of the appointments process, in selecting someone who was unsuitable;...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/01/the-sec-looking-out-for-wall-streethttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/01/the-sec-looking-out-for-wall-streetMon, 31 Jan 2011 13:30:00 -0800Shannon Walker - This is a rather ominous - or eye opening - synopsis about the state of affairs at the SEC - is there a conspiracy theory here?http://blogs.forbes.com/neilweinberg/2011/01/31/the-sec-looking-out-for-wall-stree...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/01/latest-on-whistleblower-rules-nothing-goodhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/01/latest-on-whistleblower-rules-nothing-goodFri, 28 Jan 2011 15:56:00 -0800A more complicated environment is set to emerge as the Dodd-Frank Act encourages whistleblowers to do an end-run around their own compliance departments.  Now, more than ever, it is imperative to encourage a culture of transparency...http://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2011/01/check-out-upcoming-cea-eventshttp://www.thew3solution.com/blog/2011/01/check-out-upcoming-cea-eventsWed, 26 Jan 2011 12:31:00 -0800CEA - Next Event: Digital Music Forum East, February 24, 2011, New York, NY, United Stateshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/01/morals-and-ethicshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/01/morals-and-ethicsWed, 19 Jan 2011 12:42:00 -0800Shannon Walker, President of Whistleblower Security writes:This is a very interesting video regarding the lack of moral conviction in our society.   The Professor in the video, calls upon all the students who cheated...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/01/names-you-need-to-know-in-2011-http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/01/names-you-need-to-know-in-2011-Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:20:00 -0800Shannon Walker, President of Whistleblower Security writes:Forbes has created a blog that introduces 61 Names you need to know for 2011.  These names include people, products and ideas that will have a significant impact...http://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2011/01/zone-manager-saskatchewan-and-manitoba-job-opportunity-with-diamond-kotehttp://www.diamondkote.com/blog/2011/01/zone-manager-saskatchewan-and-manitoba-job-opportunity-with-diamond-koteMon, 10 Jan 2011 15:50:00 -0800Company:             C. Walker Group Inc. (www.cwalkergroup.com) began in 1968 as a supplier of profitable after sales products to the automotive industry and is credited...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/01/obama-signs-landmark-whistleblower-protection-bill-for-food-safety-acthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/01/obama-signs-landmark-whistleblower-protection-bill-for-food-safety-actWed, 05 Jan 2011 08:21:00 -0800Washington, D.C. January 4, 2010. Today, President Obama signed the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (H.R. 2571), which contains landmark whistleblower protections for food safety employees.   Highlights of the Food Safety...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/01/perceived-levels-of-corruption-in-the-public-sectorhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2011/01/perceived-levels-of-corruption-in-the-public-sectorTue, 04 Jan 2011 15:53:00 -0800Shannon Walker - Whistleblower President & C.E.O. comments: A very interesting study based on the perceived levels of corruption in the public sector among 178 countries by the Transparency International Organization. This...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/12/the-whistleblower-protection-lawhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/12/the-whistleblower-protection-lawMon, 20 Dec 2010 10:50:00 -0800It was not till 1986 when a law protecting whistleblowers is created. Congress added an anti-retaliation protection to your then current False Claims Act.A whistleblower is really a individual who tells on something he believes...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/12/laccd-begins-whistleblower-hotlinehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/12/laccd-begins-whistleblower-hotlineFri, 17 Dec 2010 10:04:00 -0800Reports fraud in community college bond systemBy EGP News Report Incidents of fraud, waste or abuse in the Los Angeles Community College District’s  $5.7 billion bond-funded building program can now be reported...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/12/georgia-to-pay-whistleblower-280000http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/12/georgia-to-pay-whistleblower-280000Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:39:00 -0800Georgia has agreed to pay a woman $280,000 to settle a whistleblower lawsuit in which she claimed she was fired for reporting that two Ethics Commission lawyers were running a private law practice on state time.According to her...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/12/one-out-of-two-execs-stung-by-fraud-surveyhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/12/one-out-of-two-execs-stung-by-fraud-surveyThu, 09 Dec 2010 11:53:00 -0800Sophistication, frequency a major concern for firmsAlmost one out of two executives at large Canadian companies says employees have attempted to defraud their organization, according to a study by software provider SAS.Customer...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/12/editorial-whistleblowers-need-better-protectionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/12/editorial-whistleblowers-need-better-protectionWed, 08 Dec 2010 11:25:00 -0800Montreal Gazette Supports the Transparency and Need for WhistleBlower Hotlines for Government EmployeesWithout whistleblowers, Canadians might not have found out that the Canadian military was handing over Afghan detainees to...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/12/auditor-general-fights-bid-to-end-his-control-over-whistleblower-hotlinehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/12/auditor-general-fights-bid-to-end-his-control-over-whistleblower-hotlineWed, 08 Dec 2010 11:21:00 -0800City of Montreal auditor general Jacques Bergeron has reacted "with stupefaction" to the city's bid to remove a whistleblower hotline from his authority.The ethics line was set up in December 2009 to enable city employees and...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/a-new-competitor-to-wikileak-to-emerge-http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/a-new-competitor-to-wikileak-to-emerge-Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:34:00 -0800REYKJAVIK: A former WikiLeaks associate said on Tuesday he and a number of other ex-members are preparing to launch an alternative to the whistle-blower website, just days after its latest document dump rocked the world. "We want...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/whistleblower-act-to-be-implemented-on-december-15-says-idrishttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/whistleblower-act-to-be-implemented-on-december-15-says-idrisMon, 29 Nov 2010 14:02:00 -0800KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Whistleblower Protection Act 2010, formulated to curb corruption, will be implemented on Dec 15, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Idris Jala. He said the Act would...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/sec-announces-proposed-rules-on-dodd-frank-whistleblower-programhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/sec-announces-proposed-rules-on-dodd-frank-whistleblower-programMon, 15 Nov 2010 10:09:00 -0800Rules recently proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission define the scope and procedures of the whistleblower provisions under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.On November 3, 2010, the U.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/aicpa-national-conference-on-current-sec-and-pcaob-developmentshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/aicpa-national-conference-on-current-sec-and-pcaob-developmentsFri, 12 Nov 2010 10:07:00 -0800AICPA National Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB DevelopmentsDate: Dec 06 - Dec 08, 2010 Location: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC Recommended CPE Credit: 25 (main), 2 (optional) Pre-Conference: December 05http://www.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/city-of-memphis-may-set-up-whistleblower-hotline-to-report-corruptionhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/city-of-memphis-may-set-up-whistleblower-hotline-to-report-corruptionTue, 09 Nov 2010 09:32:00 -0800The Wharton administration is considering establishing a hotline for whistleblowers to report corruption and fraud in city government, officials told a City Council committee this morning.“Based on my experience in the private...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/christus-settlement-part-of-larger-62.9-million-qui-tam-whistleblower-casehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/christus-settlement-part-of-larger-62.9-million-qui-tam-whistleblower-caseWed, 03 Nov 2010 11:25:00 -0700Los Angeles, CA: A Qui Tam Whistleblower  case that put the spotlight on a hospital chain based in Texas has been resolved after Christus Health Systems agreed to pay almost a million dollars to the federal government in...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/big-firms-seek-shield-against-whislteblowershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/11/big-firms-seek-shield-against-whislteblowersMon, 01 Nov 2010 09:59:00 -0700Big companies are begging the Securities and Exchange Commission to give them first crack at whistleblowers before the tipsters be permitted to tattle to the federal watchdog.In a move critics say runs afoul of whistleblower protections...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/never-used-whistleblower-panel-has-an-8.1-million-budgethttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/never-used-whistleblower-panel-has-an-8.1-million-budgetTue, 26 Oct 2010 14:38:00 -0700Tribunal hasn't heard a single case since it was set up in 2007A little-known, never-used government tribunal will spend as much as $8.1 million of taxpayers' money by the end of 2012-13, federal documents show.The Public Servants...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/bc-needs-effective-legislation-to-protect-whistleblowershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/bc-needs-effective-legislation-to-protect-whistleblowersMon, 25 Oct 2010 13:21:00 -0700W...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/the-auditor-general-investigates-high-number-of-staff-resignationshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/the-auditor-general-investigates-high-number-of-staff-resignationsThu, 21 Oct 2010 14:51:00 -0700The federal agency charged with investigating allegations of wrongdoings within the public service is itself the target of an investigation by the Auditor General.Radio-Canada has obtained a copy of the complaint filed by an ex-employee...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/bill-c-25-disclosure-protection-whistleblower-legislationhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/bill-c-25-disclosure-protection-whistleblower-legislationTue, 19 Oct 2010 13:44:00 -0700Governmental AccountabilityHas anything changed? In 2004, Bill C-25 was introduced to put whistleblower processes in place. Today, six years later, nothing much has changed. There is the Office of Public Integrity - who with a...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/whistle-blowing-will-whistle-blowing-be-millions-well-spenthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/whistle-blowing-will-whistle-blowing-be-millions-well-spentMon, 18 Oct 2010 14:11:00 -0700Dodd-Frank is about to make whistle-blowers filthy rich. That's a mistake.Sometimes the best intentions make the worst laws. This may be the case with the recently enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/an-alarming-expose-of-governmental-mismanagementhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/an-alarming-expose-of-governmental-mismanagementFri, 15 Oct 2010 12:55:00 -0700CBC The Current: Veterans Affairs LeakCBC Radio, The Current – October 14, 2010Last week Canada's Privacy Commissioner reported that officials at Veterans Affairs had passed around thousands of pages of confidential medical...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/aarp-joins-whistleblower-suit-against-device-makershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/aarp-joins-whistleblower-suit-against-device-makersWed, 13 Oct 2010 15:54:00 -0700This is a significant event as the AARP is taking the first step in making a case against the prevalent abuse of the healthcare system by manufacturers.  Pharmaceutical companies have been prosecuted over the past few years...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/whistleblower-watchdog-strikes-out-for-third-time-fair-calls-for-changehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/whistleblower-watchdog-strikes-out-for-third-time-fair-calls-for-changeTue, 12 Oct 2010 10:12:00 -0700OTTAWA – The Public Sector Integrity Commissioner, the agent of Parliament charged with protecting government whistleblowers, published her third annual report this week. For the third consecutive year the Commissioner’s...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/come-blow-your-horn-for-the-s.e.c.http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/10/come-blow-your-horn-for-the-s.e.c.Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:43:00 -0700Peter J. Henning follows issues involving securities law and white-collar crime for DealBook’s White Collar Watch.The Dodd-Frank Act, which just became law, strengthens the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/09/whistleblower-protections-equal-safer-food-federal-workers-sayhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/09/whistleblower-protections-equal-safer-food-federal-workers-sayMon, 13 Sep 2010 10:23:00 -0700Survey Results From FDA, USDA Workers Eye-OpeningWASHINGTON - September 13 - According to a new survey, scientists from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) overwhelmingly believe...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/09/new-sec-whistleblower-rules-spur-fraud-complaintshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/09/new-sec-whistleblower-rules-spur-fraud-complaintsWed, 08 Sep 2010 10:23:00 -0700The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was passed by the US Congress and signed by President Obama earlier this summer and contains some very attractive incentives for securities fraud whistleblowers.Now...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/08/the-fatal-flaw-in-most-in-house-whistleblower-programshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/08/the-fatal-flaw-in-most-in-house-whistleblower-programsMon, 23 Aug 2010 09:41:00 -0700    * Thinking about getting Recovery funds? Think some more    * Could your company’s safety incentive program backfire?    * ‘Workshare’: Real alternative to layoffs...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/08/indian-cabinet-clears-way-to-protect-whistleblowershttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/08/indian-cabinet-clears-way-to-protect-whistleblowersTue, 10 Aug 2010 11:10:00 -0700Cabinet clears whistleblower protection billNEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has cleared a bill to protect whistleblowers and punish those exposing identity of people disclosing information. The proposed legislation, Public Interest...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/08/big-rewards-could-trigger-more-whistle-blowinghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/08/big-rewards-could-trigger-more-whistle-blowingMon, 09 Aug 2010 10:16:00 -0700Whistle-blowers looking for a potential multimillion-dollar payday could start coming out of the woodwork with alacrity thanks to tip-off incentives included within the Dodd-Frank financial reform act, The Financial Times reported...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/08/keeping-information-private-now-a-tougher-taskhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/08/keeping-information-private-now-a-tougher-taskThu, 05 Aug 2010 14:17:00 -0700This is a very interesting article about the transformation of sharing information throughout the digital world and the affect its having on our business practices. - Shannon Walker - President of Whistleblower Security Inc.WikiLeaks...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/08/research-supports-ethical-environment-promotes-likelihood-of-reports-of-wrongdoinghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/08/research-supports-ethical-environment-promotes-likelihood-of-reports-of-wrongdoingWed, 04 Aug 2010 16:04:00 -0700This is a great example of the importance of empowering employees and embracing a culture of transparency and integrity.  If you preach the practice, you will reap the benefits.the Examiner...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/07/dodd-frank-strengthens-whistleblower-protections-and-encourages-pursuit-of-bountieshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/07/dodd-frank-strengthens-whistleblower-protections-and-encourages-pursuit-of-bountiesThu, 29 Jul 2010 09:27:00 -0700According to Section 929A of Dodd-Frank, the new regulations expand the whistleblower protections of Sarbanes-Oxley to include those employees of non-publicly traded subsidiaries.  Dodd-Frank also strengthens the whistleblower...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/07/sec-now-freer-to-hike-whistleblower-awardshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/07/sec-now-freer-to-hike-whistleblower-awardsWed, 28 Jul 2010 14:37:00 -0700With powerful senators watching closely, federal investigators search high and low for evidence of insider trading in shares of Microsoft.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/26/AR2010072605406.htmlhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/07/sox-404-auditor-attestation-not-required-for-smaller-us-reporting-companieshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/07/sox-404-auditor-attestation-not-required-for-smaller-us-reporting-companiesThu, 22 Jul 2010 14:58:00 -0700On Wednesday, July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Act, which, among other measures, exempts smaller reporting companies from the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirement under Section 404(b) for an auditor report...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/07/internal-control-the-key-to-ethical-profitabilityhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/07/internal-control-the-key-to-ethical-profitabilityThu, 22 Jul 2010 11:44:00 -0700http://www.acfe.com/newsletters/fraud-examiner.asp?copy=july10-internal-control http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/07/sweeping-new-whistleblower-incentives-and-protections-in-financial-reform-billhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/07/sweeping-new-whistleblower-incentives-and-protections-in-financial-reform-billWed, 21 Jul 2010 08:51:00 -0700On July 15, 2010, Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. President Obama has indicated that he will sign the bill that has now passed both of the Houses.The legislation covers a wide range...http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/07/fired-pediatric-hospice-nurse-fights-to-clear-her-namehttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/blog/2010/07/fired-pediatric-hospice-nurse-fights-to-clear-her-nameTue, 06 Jul 2010 14:17:00 -0700http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/03/AR2010070302827.htmlhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/06/what-bp-was-missing-on-deepwater-horizon-a-whistleblowerhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/06/what-bp-was-missing-on-deepwater-horizon-a-whistleblowerWed, 23 Jun 2010 12:46:00 -0700http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/22/news/companies/bp_horizon_macondo_whistleblower.fortune/http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/06/seeking-clarity-at-calgary-city-hallhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/06/seeking-clarity-at-calgary-city-hallTue, 15 Jun 2010 13:55:00 -0700This article demonstrates the importance having a whistleblower process in place to support municipal procurement practices.http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Seeking+clarity+City+Hall/3135505/story.htmlhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/06/whistleblower-says-poor-inspections-partly-to-blame-for-oil-spillhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/06/whistleblower-says-poor-inspections-partly-to-blame-for-oil-spillFri, 11 Jun 2010 09:52:00 -0700http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/06/08/govt.whistleblower.on.bp/index.html?hpt=T2 http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/06/heart-device-maker,-hospitals-in-three-states-will-pay-3.8m-to-settle-whistleblower-kickback-allegations-http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/06/heart-device-maker,-hospitals-in-three-states-will-pay-3.8m-to-settle-whistleblower-kickback-allegations-Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:30:00 -0700http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/FIN-251998/Heart-Device-Maker-Hospitals-in-Three-States-Will-Pay-38M-to-Settle-Whistleblower-Kickback-Allegationshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/06/work-and-play-in-the-age-of-social-networkinghttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/06/work-and-play-in-the-age-of-social-networkingFri, 04 Jun 2010 15:27:00 -0700http://www.priv.gc.ca/speech/2010/sp-d_20100512_ed_e.cfmhttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/05/billions-heading-to-madoff-recovery-pothttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/05/billions-heading-to-madoff-recovery-potTue, 18 May 2010 14:01:00 -0700http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0319982920100503http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/05/us-supreme-court-whistleblower-lawsuit-limits-use-of-public-recordshttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/05/us-supreme-court-whistleblower-lawsuit-limits-use-of-public-recordsFri, 14 May 2010 16:09:00 -0700http//www.pinewswire.net/2010/04/supreme-court-whistleblower-lawsuit-ruling-limits-use-of-public-records/http://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/05/whistleblower-bill-killed-by-p.e.i.-governmenthttp://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/2010/05/whistleblower-bill-killed-by-p.e.i.-governmentWed, 05 May 2010 08:34:00 -0700An attempt by the P.E.I. Progressive Conservative Party to have whistleblower protection legislation enacted in the province was defeated by the government Thursday.Opposition Leader Olive Crane spoke about the whistleblower legislation...