I recently moderated an address by Andrew Fastow, the former CFO of Enron, and followed up by delivering a keynote on the role of the board in ethics, tying in aspects of Mr. Fastow’s speech. What f

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Dave Tate, Esq. comments. I usually don’t find lists useful – there are just too many of them that lack detail. For unknown reason, nevertheless, I decided to real this article by Richard Leblanc. I recommend that you also read the article, at least for the purpose of stimulating serious thought. You might also consider providing the article to your executive officers, board, audit committee, internal audit and legal counsel.

“Ethics” is kind of one of those vague areas that lacks specifics. It is easier to focus on prudent business judgment (including the business judgment rule) and legal and regulatory mandatory requirements. Factually, Richard’s 10 points actually do that, but under the heading of “ethics.” Also consider the comments at various of the 10 areas about the need for independent evaluation and representation, the ability to obtain independent outside assistance, and the use, oversight and hiring of the internal audit function – these comments are all very worthwhile for consideration.

Thank you for reading. Dave Tate, Esq., San Francisco and throughout California, civil, trust, estate, conservatorship and elder abuse litigation, and contentious administrations, blogs: http://directorofficernews.com and http://californiaestatetrust.com