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Georgia University Regent Fails to Disclose Related Party Transactions

ajc.com | 1/4/09 | suspect: Allan vigil Georgia state universities and colleges in 2007 paid at least $869,000 to companies owned by Ford dealer Allan Vigil, who is one of 18 University System regents overseeing Georgia's universities and colleges. But when he filed his most recent financial disclosure statement with the state, Vigil listed 2007 state payments to his businesses as "$0.00."

The Ethics of American Youth

charactercounts.org | 12/9/08 | Business Ethics A survey of teens reveals entrenched habits of dishonesty -- stealing, lying, and cheating rates climb to alarming rates. Josephson Institute's 2008 Report Card on the Ethics of American Youth is based on a survey of nearly 30,000 students in high schools across the U.S.

Ethics and responsibility are hot topics

sanluisobispo.com | 10/14/08 | Julie Lynem

Big-money, fast-paced careers on Wall Street are not what most MBA students at Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business dream about.  But as the trouble in the nation’s financial capital continues, some Cal Poly business students and educators have given close attention to the drama unfolding 3,000 miles away.

The Safety Net Of Ethics

investors.com | 10/3/08 | Steve Watkins

The financial flop has caused an erosion of trust in the industry. That makes leadership ethics more vital than ever. Keys to building trust:

Ethics Boost Productivity

investors.com | 9/9/08 | Steve Watkins

If you don't care how things are done in your organization, neither will the people under you. Run the operation in an ethical and moral way, or expect diminished results.

When Workers Don't Do The Right Thing

investors.com | 8/22/08 | Gary Stern

You're eating lunch at a restaurant when you overhear two colleagues loudly discussing privileged, confidential information about a client. In response to this action, do you: a) do nothing, b) confront them and explain why it's wrong to publicly disclose it, or c) notify HR?  Tacks differ. But most experts advise that doing nothing is unacceptable.

Ex-con speaks about high price of white-collar crime

 journalrecord.com | 8/22/08 | Staff Writer

Walter Pavlo lived a life of crime. He just doesn’t look like a criminal. Wearing a long-sleeve, button-down shirt and neatly pressed tie, Pavlo on Thursday described life in prison.  In 2001, Pavlo was convicted of embezzling $6 million from his employer and sentenced two years in prison. 

Walter Pavlo lived a life of crime. He just doesn’t look like a criminal. Wearing a long-sleeve, button-down shirt and neatly pressed tie, Pavlo on Thursday described life in prison.  In 2001, Pavlo was convicted of embezzling $6 million from his employer and sentenced two years in prison. 

New Ethics Organization for the Construction Industry

marketwatch.com | 8/21/08 | Press Release

The Construction Industry Ethics and Compliance Initiative ("CIECI"), founded in late April 2008 by the CEOs of thirteen of the leading U.S. construction industry contractors, will hold its first Forum on October 16/17 at the Marriott Metro Center Hotel, in Washington, D.C.

Infuse Your Organization with an Ethical Culture

hr.blr.com | 8/8/08 | Staff Writer

Many HR pros may hesitate to try building an ethics program in their companies, fearing the process is complex and difficult and will be a tough sell to management. Consultants at Allegiance have created a guide to establishing a good program, and they say it's not tough at all.

Mark Cuban Should Be Better Than This

fool.com | 7/29/08 |Bill Mann and Tim Hanson

We consider Mark Cuban a friend of the Fool. He's a passionate businessman and basketball team owner, a fiery commentator, and a generally interesting guy. But he's also prone to making bad decisions (see the Mavericks late-season trade for Jason Kidd) and even engaging in some questionable behavior.  July 23 provided an example of that latter point. His investigative financial blog Sharesleuth.com -- one that's dedicated to "exposing securities fraud and corporate chicanery" -- perhaps revealed that it's engaged in some chicanery of its own.

We consider Mark Cuban a friend of the Fool. He's a passionate businessman and basketball team owner, a fiery commentator, and a generally interesting guy. But he's also prone to making bad decisions (see the Mavericks late-season trade for Jason Kidd) and even engaging in some questionable behavior.  July 23 provided an example of that latter point. His investigative financial blog Sharesleuth.com -- one that's dedicated to "exposing securities fraud and corporate chicanery" -- perhaps revealed that it's engaged in some chicanery of its own.