COMPLIANCE SHORT: Business Ethics

In today's business environment, companies are under intense scrutiny in the media, by investors, and by customers over the way they operate. People prefer to do business with companies and individuals that share their values, and avoid business that they feel are unethical, secretive, or corrupt. Organizations and their employees who hold themselves to high ethical standards often reap the rewards of fair and honest business practices, both financially and in terms of public opinion. These course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments.