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Data Protection at the Coffee Machine
Who hasn't gossiped at the coffee machine? ... or heard others gossiping and learnt a few private information about colleagues, employees of clients or suppliers? The intersection of coffee machine...
🚨 Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 = Fraud Risk Assessment Tool 🚨
Companies House has published the Second Progress Report, highlighting progress in implementing changes introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA).  Not all...
Chevron, Hess, Guyana and anti-trust law
1.Arbitration Decision - On Friday 18 July 2025, in a long-anticipated decision, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) sided with Chevron and Hess in their claim that Hess’ 30% stake in...
FCPA Enforcement Update
On 14 February 2025, I published an article about the “pause” ordered by President Trump on the enforcement of the FCPA for 180 days. This pause was to allow the Attorney General to review existing...
Nolan Principles : an Ethical Guide for Civil Servants in the UK … not to be forgotten
From Legal to Compliance : two sides of the same coin
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act and fraud prevention – a tool for selfanalysis
🚨 Introduced in 2023, the “failure to prevent fraud” offence is part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCT). 🚨 It is intended to hold large organisations to account if they...
Fraud Prevention… what for?
Preventing fraud ​should be part of the business process of any organisation for several key reasons:​ 💰 Financial Stability: ​According to the Report to the Nations published by the ACFE, any...
Why people commit fraud
A video explaining why people commit fraud TALK to usTel 07984 050046 E-mail [email protected] Address Tower Buildings (Office 6), 9 Oldgate, Morpeth NE61 1PY
Suspension of the FCPA – Implication for Corporate Compliance Strategies
In February 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order pausing the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for 180 days, citing concerns that its application was overly...
The fight against corruption and the national interest of the United States
The FCPA was enacted in 1977 after the Watergate scandal. For decades following its enactment, FCPA enforcement was largely non-existent. It was not until the early 2000s when, following the second...
Fraud on internet – be aware of the methods
Fraudsters employ various tactics to scam victims, often exploiting human vulnerabilities, trust, and ignorance. Here are some common methods they use: 1. Ponzi Schemes:Â Fraudsters promise high...
Tips to avoid internet fraud
The tips provided are generally sound advice for avoiding internet fraud and scams. However, I can offer a few additional tips to enhance online safety Use Strong, Unique Passwords:Â Create complex...
All about your passwords
Creating strong passwords is crucial for enhancing the security of your online accounts. Here are some tips on how to generate robust and secure passwords: Length Matters:Â Aim for long passwords....
Internet Fraud Awareness Talk
On 20 January 2024, I was delighted to be invited by the Men’s Breakfast section at the Morpeth Methodist Church for the opportunity to discuss Internet Fraud and provide tips to the audience to...
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