Tag Archives | Corporate Responsibility

What is corruption? Depends on who’s looking.

By William N. Weaver, originally posted on The FCPA Blog January 29, 2019 (http://www.fcpablog.com/blog/2019/1/29/what-is-corruption-depends-on-whos-looking.html) For those interested in the study of corruption from the scientific perspective one thing stands out: actual corruption is essentially unmeasurable.  It could also be observed that our imperfect measurements of corruption, even more accurate random forced response surveys, have found […]

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Chinese Company Required to Hire U.S. Compliance Officers

In April, ZTE, China’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer, was sentenced to a seven year denial of export privileges for illegally shipping telecommunications equipment to Iran and North Korea.  The export denial bars American companies from selling components to the Shenzhen-based company.  ZTE depends on U.S. companies for parts used in its networking gear and smartphones.  […]

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Whistleblower Reality

On November 1, the FPCA Blog published a post from an anonymous contributor who is a whistleblower.  In the very candid article, the whistleblower describes what it’s like to repeatedly attempt to report issues internally, only to be turned away.  This person’s compliance department warned them not to send or distribute the information that was […]

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Understanding What Your Code Of Conduct Can And Should Be – By Joel A. Rogers

At the simplest level, a Code of Conduct should be a user-friendly guide for employees, written in plain language, that helps them navigate ethical issues in their everyday business activities. When they function at their best, good Codes of Conduct deliver a powerful message to readers both inside and outside of the company. They communicate to […]

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Justin Cook Provides Seminar and One-On-One Consultations to MT Companies

As a Montana World Trade Center Tech Expert Team member, Justin Cook provided a half-day seminar on “Regulated Exports” to Montana small businesses on 2 March 2017.  After the seminar, Justin spent the afternoon providing one-on-one consultations to companies who desired more individualized advice. His expertise stems from a deep understanding of U.S. export regulations, […]

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Regulated Export Training for Montana

Join us March 2nd at the Montana World Trade Center for a half day seminar plus one-on-one consultations with individual companies! The agenda for the day includes: • 8:00 a.m.: Check in and coffee • 8:30 a.m.: Export Control 101—ITAR, EAR, and OFAC • 10:30 a.m.: Introduction to Exceptions/ Exemptions (focus on Canada, Europe, and Cuba) […]

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Former Diplomat Pleads Guilty in UN Bribery Case

Francis Lorenzo, a U.S. citizen who served as a foreign diplomat from the Dominican Republic pleaded guilty to six charges, including conspiracy, bribery, money laundering, and tax counts, Wednesday in a United Nations bribery case.  Lorenzo agreed to cooperate with the government against co-defendants who include former U.N. General Assembly president John Ashe and Chinese businessmen […]

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Tripartite Economic Summit – Auckland 2016

Justin Cook of C2I will be traveling to Auckland, New Zealand to participate in the Tripartite Summit (Los Angeles/Guangzhou/Auckland) to speak about U.S. trade compliance regulations and how they impact U.S., Chinese, and New Zealand Hi-Tech companies. C2I is proud to have the opportunity to support this ambitious summit and to support the international expansion of […]

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C2I Owner Featured in Women of Distinction Magazine

The December 2015 Women of Distinction Magazine features a cover article on C2I President and CEO, Kendra Cook. The article focuses on Kendra’s success in the Global Trade Compliance and Aerospace Engineering communities over the past 12 years.  For more insight into C2I and its owners, check out the article at: http://go.epublish4me.com/ebook/ebook?id=10087016#/0

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What Distinguishes C2I from its Competitors

C2 International (C2I) is unique amongst its competitors because we don’t just have the book knowledge, we have the real world experience to back it up.  Kendra and Justin have both worked on multiple programs for a wide variety of customers that required export control. Whether it was a classified program being worked in secure facilities […]

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