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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

The EU's anti-fraud office is investigating Lord Peter Mandelson over allegations of misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as trade commissioner.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight

The Justice Department seeks to oversee attorney discipline, raising concerns about accountability and independence in legal ethics.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Singapore Police and Crypto Exchanges Launch Joint Operation Against Scam-Linked Accounts

Singapore police intensified enforcement against scam-related crypto activity with major exchanges to curb fraud risks.
EU data protection
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Sportradar rejects short seller report over illegal betting claims

Sportradar strongly refutes allegations of links to unlawful betting sites, asserting compliance with regulations and ethical standards.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Government adoption of AI agents could outpace the private sector

Agentic AI adoption in government is a leadership mandate, with 82% already using it and 71% planning to increase usage by 2026-2027.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

DoJ inspector general to audit department's compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act

The US Department of Justice is auditing its compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act regarding the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Hidden Data Liability Every Leader Needs to Address Now

Data is no longer endlessly renewable; companies face a 'data liability gap' affecting AI systems and data recovery responsibilities.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former Live Nation executive says he was fired after raising 'financial misconduct' concerns

A former Live Nation executive alleges wrongful termination after raising concerns about financial misconduct and seeks $35 million in damages.
#prediction-markets
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
US Elections
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Prediction market Kalshi just hit these 3 congressional candidates with suspensions and fines

Three congressional candidates were fined and suspended for betting on their own elections on Kalshi, raising concerns about insider trading in prediction markets.
SF politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose

Kalshi penalized Mark Moran for insider trading violations, which he claims was a planned stunt to raise awareness about prediction markets.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
SF politics
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Law Seeks to Ban Public Officials From Making Polymarket Bets on Upcoming Bloodshed, Because Apparently We Live in a Complete Dystopia

Efforts are underway in the US to ban public officials from betting on prediction markets using nonpublic information related to military actions.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
US Elections
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Prediction market Kalshi just hit these 3 congressional candidates with suspensions and fines

Three congressional candidates were fined and suspended for betting on their own elections on Kalshi, raising concerns about insider trading in prediction markets.
SF politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose

Kalshi penalized Mark Moran for insider trading violations, which he claims was a planned stunt to raise awareness about prediction markets.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
SF politics
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Law Seeks to Ban Public Officials From Making Polymarket Bets on Upcoming Bloodshed, Because Apparently We Live in a Complete Dystopia

Efforts are underway in the US to ban public officials from betting on prediction markets using nonpublic information related to military actions.
Information security
fromIT Brew
3 days ago

Asking around: When does ransomware threat intelligence become noise?

Effective threat intelligence requires filtering information relevant to specific market segments to avoid overwhelming alerts.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
4 days ago

How the DOJ Is Tackling Fraud in the ACA Marketplace - MedCity News

Fraud targeting vulnerable populations in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace is a significant issue, with deceptive practices disrupting healthcare access.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Illinois Governor Bars State Employees From Insider Bets on Prediction Markets

Pritzker's office stated that the new order strengthens protections against insider trading in response to emerging risks tied to the rapid growth of event-based gambling.
Poker
Philosophy
fromApaonline
4 days ago

Ethics in Business, James Murphy

The course examines capitalism's dual nature through critical perspectives, emphasizing innovation's role in both destruction and emancipation.
#insider-trading
NYC politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

New York has banned state employees from using insider information for prediction market trading to prevent corruption.
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

State employees are the latest targets of prediction market insider trading bans

State government employees are banned from insider trading on prediction market platforms to prevent corruption and ensure public service integrity.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

He Ruined His Career for $46,000 - Then Became an FBI Informant for the Biggest Insider Trading Sting in History

Ambiguous performance pressure and unclear ethical boundaries enable ordinary ambitious professionals to cross into illegal activity like insider trading, with severe lifelong consequences.
NYC politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

New York has banned state employees from using insider information for prediction market trading to prevent corruption.
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

State employees are the latest targets of prediction market insider trading bans

State government employees are banned from insider trading on prediction market platforms to prevent corruption and ensure public service integrity.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

He Ruined His Career for $46,000 - Then Became an FBI Informant for the Biggest Insider Trading Sting in History

Ambiguous performance pressure and unclear ethical boundaries enable ordinary ambitious professionals to cross into illegal activity like insider trading, with severe lifelong consequences.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
#kalshi
US news
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider trading

Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates for insider trading, implementing new rules to prevent such activities.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.
US news
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider trading

Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates for insider trading, implementing new rules to prevent such activities.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
4 days ago

USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew

DOGE's takeover of USAID led to severe funding cuts, resulting in significant humanitarian crises and a drastic reduction in agency staff.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Nepali minister steps down to allow finanical investigation

For me, morality is greater than office, and there is no greater power than public trust. The Gen Z movement that is rising in the country today demanding good governance, transparency and accountability has also given the same message.
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado stated that she expected City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto to provide detailed answers regarding the data breach, but instead received an internal report that left many questions unanswered.
Los Angeles
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 days ago

Moldovan Oligarch Vladimir Plahotniuc Sentenced To 19 Years In Prison

The investigation found Plahotniuc received more than $43 million from companies controlled by another oligarch, Ilan Shor, who had previously fled to Russia and was sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison.
Europe news
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Whistleblower reveals how gay Trump appointee turned Kennedy Center into corrupt "playground" - LGBTQ Nation

Insider knowledge reveals corruption and mismanagement at the Kennedy Center under Ric Grenell's leadership.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Company has more than 2m stolen from account following cyber attack

Future Energy Capital Limited lost over €2m due to a cyber attack last October.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Peter Mandelson investigated by European anti-fraud office

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Companies Are Quietly Killing Their Law Firm Diversity Mandates - Above the Law

Corporate America is retracting diversity commitments to law firms, undermining progress in the legal profession.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Here's how to jump-start your company's responsible AI governance in 90 days

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model reveals critical vulnerabilities, emphasizing the urgent need for responsible AI governance to mitigate risks and societal impacts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Cory Mills Defiant as He's Grilled Over Multiple Accusations

Rep. Cory Mills was pressed by reporters on why he hasn't resigned from Congress despite facing numerous allegations, including campaign finance violations and sexual misconduct. He stated that his situation is completely different from those who have resigned.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

Instead of addressing our concerns, our legitimate concerns instead, they turn toward investigating me. And I was instrumental in leading the group. So I think that clearly they were trying to chill [the] activity of workers and that should scare every worker across the country.
US news
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here's Why 'The IRS Isn't Going to Catch Me' Is the New Strategy.

IRS workforce reductions lead to decreased audits and increased taxpayer noncompliance, costing the government significantly in revenue.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Attorney General Says He Hasn't Even Read Damning Report About Subordinate Kash Patel: Next Question'

FBI Director Kash Patel was mistakenly reported as fired due to a technical issue, leading to controversy over his conduct and a defamation lawsuit.
#ransomware
Law
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Third ransomware pro pleads guilty to cybercrime U-turn

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to aiding the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang in extorting US businesses.
Law
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Third ransomware pro pleads guilty to cybercrime U-turn

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to aiding the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang in extorting US businesses.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

Prosecute prosecutors like ex-DA Joe Hynes

Wrongfully convicted lawyer Joe Hynes' political corruption led to his ousting and significant reforms in Brooklyn's district attorney's office.
#peter-mandelson
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Key figure in Mandelson vetting scandal will not give evidence before MPs

Ian Collard will provide written answers instead of appearing before the parliamentary committee regarding Peter Mandelson's security vetting controversy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

McSweeney denies bullying civil servants into appointing Mandelson

Morgan McSweeney denied bullying claims regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador, asserting he took responsibility for the decision.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Robbins says officials considered withholding Mandelson vetting files from parliament

Government officials debated withholding Peter Mandelson's vetting documents from parliament, raising concerns about national security implications.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Key figure in Mandelson vetting scandal will not give evidence before MPs

Ian Collard will provide written answers instead of appearing before the parliamentary committee regarding Peter Mandelson's security vetting controversy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

McSweeney denies bullying civil servants into appointing Mandelson

Morgan McSweeney denied bullying claims regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador, asserting he took responsibility for the decision.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Robbins says officials considered withholding Mandelson vetting files from parliament

Government officials debated withholding Peter Mandelson's vetting documents from parliament, raising concerns about national security implications.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

BREAKING: Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress Amid Corruption Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to embezzling COVID relief funds.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

A New Supreme Court Leak Shows John Roberts at His Worst

Chief Justice Roberts' lobbying against Obama's climate policy reveals partisan motivations behind the Supreme Court's shadow docket decisions.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Trump's labor secretary resigns amid investigation into misconduct

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her post amid an internal investigation brought on by complaints about misconduct by the secretary while in office.
US news
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French investigators raid president's Elysee palace in contracts probe, sources say

Financial investigators raided the French presidential palace as part of a probe into Shortcut Events' contract awards for memorial ceremonies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Sunak: Starmer must take responsibility for Mandelson vetting scandal

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in US history.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

The House Ethics Committee is at a crossroads. Members say they're ready to make some changes.

The Ethics Committee is criticized for its slow pace and lack of resources, impacting its ability to address misconduct cases effectively.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Florida Democrats Condemn Corruption' After Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being indicted for embezzling COVID-19 funds, facing serious legal charges and potential prison time.
Boston
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Top Cabinet Office official to give evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson's vetting UK politics live

The UK government is signing a new deal with France to curb Channel crossings, while facing internal cabinet divisions over recent decisions.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve's CEO denies allegations of faking compliance evidence amid accusations from an anonymous source presenting alleged proof.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns after ethics violations and a federal indictment for misusing disaster funds.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
World news
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM's ex-top aide summoned to face MPs over vetting scandal

Downing Street declined to comment on whether Sir Keir Starmer apologized to David Lammy regarding ambassadorial appointment discussions.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Former top civil servant 'in the dark' over reasons for his sacking - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"I don't fully understand the reasons that I'm in the position I am in, but that is for a separate process for me to try to get to the bottom of."
UK politics
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change?

The Panama Papers leak revealed extensive offshore financial networks used by the global elite, involving over 11.5 million documents from Mossack Fonseca.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Companies House disciplines over 100 staff amid compliance concerns

Companies House disciplined 132 employees for policy breaches, highlighting operational challenges and the need for stronger data security measures.
Philosophy
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Sacked Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins to face MPs' questions over Mandelson vetting UK politics live

Donald Trump is trolling Keir Starmer regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Key points from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

Sir Olly Robbins testified about the vetting process for Lord Mandelson's ambassador role, highlighting pressure from Downing Street and security clearance issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Get a grip on scandal' of illegal child social care in England, ministers are told

The number of children in unregulated care settings in England has surged by over 370% in five years, raising serious concerns about their safety.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Tasked Me With Finding Out Who Has Been Stealing From the Company. He's Not Going to Like the Answer.

Tell the boss promptly, present ironclad written evidence, and protect a copy outside the office in case of retaliation.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Lobbyist accused of trying to extort client after securing Trump pardon | amNewYork

Conservative attorney Josh Nass is charged with hiring an enforcer to extort $500,000 from a client he helped get pardoned by President Trump, threatening physical violence if payment was refused.
#corruption
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Secrecy, Democracy, Necessity

Executive officials justify secrecy through claims of protecting decision-making integrity and national security, but such necessity arguments alone cannot legitimize secret governance in democracies.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: New DOJ Attorney Rule Sparks Opposition, Rebuke For Judge's 'Vulgar Barroom Talk,' Invisible Ethics For Lawmakers & More - Above the Law

Department of Justice attorneys are departing en masse due to pressure to ignore legal ethics rules, resulting in poorly prepared briefs, unprepared attorneys, and violated court orders.
Remote teams
fromUNILAD Tech
1 month ago

Cop fired after being caught using 'deceitful' work-from-home hack

A police officer was terminated and banned from law enforcement after using a photo frame device to fake activity on her work-from-home laptop by generating artificial keystrokes.
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

Legal Groups Push for Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funders

Third-party litigation funders must disclose their involvement in federal civil cases through a proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) to establish uniform disclosure requirements across inconsistent federal courts.
World news
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

Under Pressure: Exploring the effect of legal and criminal threats on security researchers and journalists - DataBreaches.Net

Most surveyed journalists and security researchers face legal or criminal threats, yet most do not retract or change their work in response.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

"The subpoenas are coming," bipartisan firm warns corporate America

Congressional Democrats will intensify oversight of large corporations, supplementing administration probes with piercing corporate investigations and targeting AI, healthcare, crypto, utilities, trade, and pricing.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Accountability In An Age Of Unaccountability - Above the Law

Legal system turmoil: arrests, Epstein file fallout, judicial misconduct, and mounting ethical breaches requiring disbarment of dishonest administration lawyers.
SF politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Former state agency CEO told gardai he was being 'blackmailed' by sitting senator

Former Inland Fisheries Ireland CEO claims a sitting senator blackmailed him to reinstate a suspended employee, leading to legal complaints under unfair dismissal and whistleblower protection laws.
US politics
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Database to explore conflicts of interest through financial disclosures

ProPublica created a searchable database of financial disclosure documents from the president and 1,573 executive branch appointees, revealing their assets, outside positions, and compensation.
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