It’s one thing to watch headlines about high-profile corruption cases from a safe distance. It’s quite another to see your own name attached to a bribery charge. Whether it stems from a business deal gone sideways or another misstep, a bribery allegation does more...
Public corruption is a grave issue that can tarnish the reputation of governments and erode public trust. As a government employee, knowing what constitutes public corruption and how to safeguard your integrity is crucial. Public corruption refers to the abuse of...
As a public official, whether at the local, state or federal level, your constituents – and the law – hold you to a high standard of ethical conduct. Should someone accuse you of doing something that breaches the public’s trust in you, you could find yourself accused...
Marketers have long made good use of business lunches and gifts to prospective clients. As the pharmaceutical industry has shown, these strategies can bring powerful results. However, the recent conviction of a pharma boss reminds us there's also a point at which...
Part of a politician's job is earning the trust of the constituents. This is often a challenge, especially when working against the tactics of the opponent and the zeal of the press. During an election, it seems as if every moment of a politician's life is under a...
Whether it is tax money, investments or donations, if an official or agency is entrusted with funds, the public is depending on the safe and reasonable management of those funds. When someone has responsibility for managing public money but is accused of using it for...
