#compliance-risk
(13 articles)US Enforces Forced Labour Tariffs on EU Despite Trade Deal
The US Trade Representative has reaffirmed a contentious tariff policy imposing 10% to 12.5% duties on the European Union and 59 other countries for failing to adequately prevent forced labour in thei
Citron Research Founder Guilty of Stock Market Manipulation
Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, was convicted by a federal jury of orchestrating a scheme to manipulate stock market prices through misleading media campaigns while simultaneously trading con
Trump Tariffs Create White-Collar Compliance Risks for Supply Chain
The Trump administration's escalating tariff regime is creating significant legal and operational exposure for supply chain organizations beyond simple cost increases. Companies face heightened white-
Infios Report: Tariffs Reshape Global Trade Rules & Supply Chains
Infios has released a comprehensive report documenting how tariff policies are fundamentally reshaping the landscape of global trade. Rather than serving as temporary policy tools, tariffs are creatin
Major Carriers Suspend Cuba Routes After US Sanctions Order
In response to a US sanctions order, two of the world's largest container shipping lines—Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM—have suspended bookings to Cuba, effectively freezing a critical Caribbean trade corrid
2026 CVSA Roadcheck: Day 1 Shows 31% Out-of-Service Rate
The 2026 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Roadcheck commenced with enforcement intensity significantly exceeding 2025 benchmarks. Day 1 data from FMCSA records reveals 1,580 inspections acros
Hub Group Delays Q1 Earnings Over $77M Accounting Error
Hub Group announced a significant expansion of its accounting restatement scope, now requiring corrections to 2023 and 2024 financial statements in addition to the previously disclosed understatement
Managing Compliance Risk in Defense Supply Chains
The defense supply chain operates under heightened regulatory scrutiny regarding the handling of classified information, operational continuity, and legal compliance. Organizations managing defense co
Tackling Unethical Behavior in Disrupted Supply Chains
Supply chain disruptions create pressure-driven environments where ethical standards are frequently compromised. When companies face inventory shortages, transportation bottlenecks, and time pressures
Defense Supply Chain: Managing Compliance and Enforcement Risks
This article addresses a critical intersection of regulatory compliance, operational risk, and legal exposure that defense supply chain professionals must navigate. The piece focuses on the unique cha
Iran Conflict Drives Beauty Industry Costs Higher Across Supply Chain
The escalating geopolitical situation involving Iran is creating cascading cost pressures throughout the beauty and cosmetics supply chain. From raw material procurement—particularly plastic packaging
23 Trailers, Fake VINs: $287K Fraud Exposes Verification Gaps
A Florida-based fraud case involving 23 semi-trailers with falsified Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) resulted in over $287,000 in losses and highlights a critical vulnerability in supply chain a
Customs Brokers Demanding 10-15% Cuts from Tariff Refunds
Allegations have emerged that major customs brokerages are attempting to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding tariff refund processes by demanding commissions of 10% to 15% on reimbursements owed