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Human Intuition Is a Valuable Due Diligence Tool
By Scott Shaffer Two days ago, one of my senior analysts burst into my office proclaiming, “You can’t imagine what I found and how I

10 Practical Tips for Staying Legal on Beneficial Ownership
On May 11, 2018, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) implemented revised policies and procedures regarding new Customer Due Diligence Requirements. These new statutes require

Background Checks: NFL Lions Drop the Ball
The Associated Press reported last week that Detroit Lions’ coach Matt Patricia had previously been indicted by a Texas Grand Jury for sexual assault. This

Due Diligence Will Always Be A Human Skill
by Scott Shaffer In the recent Kinross FCPA case, the Securities and Exchange Commission stated that: “Kinross contracted with a politically-well-connected third-party consultant to facilitate

Safe Harbor 2.0 – January 31st Deadline Looming
by Lori Galvin January 31st is days away, leaving US businesses to wonder whether Safe Harbor 2.0 will ever become a reality, and if so,