Compliance

Iowa House Passes Bill to Strengthen Compliance with Open Meetings and Records Laws

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Davenport, Iowa – The Iowa House has overwhelmingly passed a bill aimed at improving local government compliance with the state’s open meetings and open records laws. House File 2539, approved by 92 votes to 2 on February 22, would increase fines for members of a local government body who participated in an open meetings violation. The current range of fines, from $100 to $500, would be raised to a range of $500 to $2,500. Penalties would be even greater for those who “knowingly” participated in the violation, with fines between $5,000 and $12,500. In addition … Read more

Distinguished Risk & Compliance Specialist Shares Insights on Digital Transformation Strategy and Governance

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SINGAPORE (AP) — Julia, a partner at PwC Singapore’s Digital Regulatory Risk & Compliance practice, brings more than 20 years of experience in advising banks, wealth managers, capital markets intermediaries, and non-FIs on digital transformation strategy and risk management. Her expertise lies in connecting the dots and co-creating tailored solutions for clients. Throughout her career, Julia has held various leadership positions, including private banking industry lead and digital transformation services leader. She has also played an active role in giving back to the community through board directorships and mentoring. Outside of her work with clients, … Read more

HC Attorney Unveils Stringent Measures to Ensure Compliance with Brady/Giglio Laws

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Hennepin County, Minnesota – In an effort to improve compliance with Brady/Giglio laws, an attorney from Hennepin County announced new measures today. These laws require prosecutors to disclose information about police officers’ credibility issues, such as past misconduct or dishonesty. The attorney’s announcement aimed to address concerns raised by defense attorneys and civil rights advocates regarding the enforcement of these laws in the county. The new measures include implementing a more comprehensive and streamlined approach to identifying and tracking officers’ credibility issues. This will involve the creation of a centralized database that will allow prosecutors … Read more

Experienced Environmental Attorney Robert D. Cox Jr. Named Go-To Lawyer in Massachusetts, Offering Solutions to Complex Compliance Challenges

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FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS – Robert D. Cox Jr., an attorney at Bowditch & Dewey law firm, has been recognized as a Go To Environmental Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Cox brings over 35 years of experience in handling complex environmental compliance and enforcement actions in Massachusetts. His expertise lies in advising businesses, public utilities, and municipal authorities on matters before the EPA and MassDEP, as well as providing guidance on NPDES permitting, brownfield development activities, and emerging contaminants. Cox’s impressive credentials include serving as the past chair of the Environmental Business Council of New England and … Read more