ContentsMay/June 2012FeaturesColumns<strong>Compliance</strong> & <strong>Ethics</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional May/June 201214 Two days with the FBIby Adam TurteltaubAbout 50 compliance pr<strong>of</strong>essionals got an inside look at the FBI’scompliance program <strong>and</strong> how agents are trained.24 Underst<strong>and</strong>ing the proposedEU data protection regulationby Robert BondBusinesses that process the personal data <strong>of</strong> Europeanswill incur significant compliance obligations when the newregulations take effect.30 Buyers on the takeby Peter J. CrosaAssuming that vendor pay<strong>of</strong>fs are a thing <strong>of</strong> the past may be abit naïve in these tougher economic times.34 It’s time to change the SEC’s cultureby Marlowe DomanThe new Office <strong>of</strong> the Whistleblower will have to overcome thepublic’s perception that the SEC protects, rather than prosecutes,high-level financiers.40 Ethical decision-making models:Decisions, decisionsby Roz BlissWhen faced with an ethical challenge, your employees need asimple tool to help them make the right decision.3 Letter from the CEORoy Snell21 Boehme <strong>of</strong> contentionDonna Boehme29 The art <strong>of</strong> complianceArt Weiss33 View from the front linesMeric Craig Bloch39 Kaplan’s courtJeff Kaplan78 The last wordJoseph Murphy6 NewsDepartments12 People on the move22 SCCE welcomes new members69 SCCE congratulatesnew CCEP ® designees79 Takeaways80 Events calendar4 www.corporatecompliance.org +1 952 933 4977 or 888 277 4977
“ ”<strong>Ethics</strong> <strong>and</strong> compliance operativesshould be aware that inappropriatevendor influence is not alwaysblatant <strong>and</strong> easy to spot.See story on page 30<strong>Compliance</strong> & <strong>Ethics</strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalEditor-in-ChiefJoseph Murphy, Esq., CCEP, Of Counsel, CSLG, Haddonfield, NJ,jemurphy@cslg.comExecutive EditorRoy Snell, CHC, CCEP‐F, CEO, roy.snell@corporatecompliance.orgArticles44 Powerful witness preparation:The pure <strong>and</strong> simple truthby Dan Small <strong>and</strong> Robert F. RoachGetting to the truth <strong>and</strong> bringing it out effectively requires preparation.48 The economy, compliance, <strong>and</strong> ethicsby Adam TurteltaubResults <strong>of</strong> SCCE’s latest survey on <strong>Compliance</strong> budgets <strong>and</strong> staffing.50 Overzealous I-9 compliance can result ina discrimination lawsuit [CEU]by Justin EstepCompanies must follow a consistent policy for verifying the employmenteligibility <strong>of</strong> both U.S. citizens <strong>and</strong> non-citizens.52 Meet Frederico Melville Novella<strong>and</strong> Christie Ippischby Adam TurteltaubThe founding father <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> Guatemala’s leading companies instilled a legacy<strong>of</strong> ethics, values, <strong>and</strong> right conduct.54 <strong>Corporate</strong> codes <strong>of</strong> conduct in theUnited States [CEU]by Gilbert Geis, PhD <strong>and</strong> Henry N. Pontell, PhDA desire to protect the company from vicarious liability runs through thehistory <strong>of</strong> codes <strong>of</strong> conduct.66 Social media evidence: A new accountability [CEU]by Dawn LomerPotential legal issues can arise when discovering evidence on social mediasites <strong>and</strong> authenticating it for use in a courtroom.70 Building transparency, accountability, <strong>and</strong>ethics in government contractingby Eric R. FeldmanContractors who ignore increasingly complex federal regulations <strong>and</strong>self-disclosure requirements may find themselves suspended or debarred.Advisory BoardCharles Elson, JD, Edgar S. Woolard, Jr. Chair in <strong>Corporate</strong>Governance, Director <strong>of</strong> the John L. Weinberg Center for<strong>Corporate</strong> Governance at University <strong>of</strong> Delaware.Jay Cohen, <strong>Compliance</strong> Consultant, Assurant Inc.John Dienhart, PhD, The Frank Shrontz Chairfor Business <strong>Ethics</strong>, Seattle University; Director,Northwest <strong>Ethics</strong> Network; Director, Albers Business<strong>Ethics</strong> Initiative; Fellow, <strong>Ethics</strong> Resource CenterOdell Guyton, JD, CCEP, Senior <strong>Corporate</strong> Attorney,Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>Compliance</strong>, U.S. Legal–Finance & Operations,Micros<strong>of</strong>t CorporationRebecca Walker, JD, Partner, Kaplan & Walker LLPRick Kulevich, JD, Senior Director, <strong>Ethics</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Compliance</strong>,CDW CorporationSteve LeFar, President, Sg2Stephen A. Morreale, DPA, CHC, CCEP, Principal,<strong>Compliance</strong> <strong>and</strong> Risk DynamicsMarcia Narine, JD, Vice President Global <strong>Compliance</strong><strong>and</strong> Business St<strong>and</strong>ards, Deputy General Counsel,Ryder System, Inc.Ann L. Straw, General Counsel US, Votorantim CimentosNorth America, Inc.Greg Triguba, JD, CCEP, Principal,<strong>Compliance</strong> Integrity Solutions, LLCStory Editor/AdvertisingLiz Hergert, +1 952 933 4977 or 888 277 4977liz.hergert@corporatecompliance.orgCopy EditorPatricia Mees, CCEP, CHC, +1 952 933 4977 or 888 277 4977patricia.mees@corporatecompliance.orgDesign & LayoutSarah Anondson, +1 952 933 4977 or 888 277 4977sarah.anondson@corporatecompliance.org<strong>Compliance</strong> & <strong>Ethics</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional (CEP) (ISSN 1523-8466)is published by the <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Corporate</strong> <strong>Compliance</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Ethics</strong>(SCCE), 6500 Barrie Road, Suite 250, Minneapolis, MN 55435.Subscriptions are free to members. Periodicals postage‐paid atMinneapolis, MN 55435. 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