Download the article in PDF format *** Now the dust has somewhat had time to settle following the release of the Pandora Papers, it is possible to consider their impact and effect on the landscape of accountability and change, and more specifically, ask, what do we expect from such significant leaks and disclosures that expose … The post The Pandora Papers: Resisting Public Apathy and the Normalisation of Corrupt Practices appeared first on THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUSINESS ETHICS BLOG ..read more

Download the article in PDF format *** When we look at the current societal discourse regarding corporate authority and influence, and in particular in relation to what is commonly defined as the digital revolution, many experts and scholars affirm that we are currently living in a new Gilded Age. The Gilded Age refers to a … The post Steven Donziger vs Chevron: A battle between David and Goliath against human rights violations and environmental degradation appeared first on THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUSINESS ETHICS BLOG ..read more

On the 21st of July 2021, it was held the VIRTEU International Symposium “The Professionals: Dealing with the Enablers of Economic Crime“. VIRTEU (Vat fraud: Interdisciplinary Research on Tax crimes in the European Union – Grant Agreement no: 878619) is a high profile legal research project funded by the European Union, which aims at exploring … The post The Professionals: Dealing with the Enablers of Economic Crime – VIRTEU International Symposium appeared first on THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUSINESS ETHICS BLOG ..read more

Download the article in PDF format *** On the 12th of March 2021, it was held the fourth session of the VIRTEU Roundtable Discussion Series, which focused on "Institutional Corruption and Avoidance of Taxation". VIRTEU (Vat fraud: Interdisciplinary Research on Tax crimes in the European Union – Grant Agreement no: 878619) is a high profile … The post Institutional Corruption and Avoidance of Taxation – VIRTEU Roundtable Session (Video) appeared first on THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUSINESS ETHICS BLOG ..read more

On the 12th of February 2021, it was held the second session of the VIRTEU Roundtable Discussion Series, which focused on "CSR, Business Ethics, and Human Rights in the area of taxation". VIRTEU (Vat fraud: Interdisciplinary Research on Tax crimes in the European Union – Grant Agreement no: 878619) is a high profile legal research … The post CSR, Business Ethics, and Human Rights in the area of taxation – VIRTEU Roundtable Session (Video) appeared first on THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUSINESS ETHICS BLOG ..read more

On the 29th of January 2021, it was held the first session of the VIRTEU Roundtable Discussion Series, focused on "exploring the interconnections between tax crimes and corruption". VIRTEU (Vat fraud: Interdisciplinary Research on Tax crimes in the European Union – Grant Agreement no: 878619) is a high profile legal research project funded by the … The post Exploring the interconnections between tax crimes and corruption – VIRTEU Roundtable Session (Video) appeared first on THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUSINESS ETHICS BLOG ..read more

Download the article as a PDF Introduction In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, fraudsters and scammers have taken the maxim “never waste a good crisis” to heart.  With anxiety and uncertainty rampant, consumers are highly vulnerable to fraud and deceptive economic practices. A report in the Wall Street Journal noted that the U.S. Federal … The post Fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic: A CSR-based approach appeared first on THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUSINESS ETHICS BLOG ..read more

* The editorial board would like to give a special thank you to Takata's whistle-blower - Mark Lillie - for checking for inaccuracies in this post *   Takata Kabushiki Gaisha (Takata Corp) was a company established in 1933 by the Takada family which manufactured automotive parts such as seatbelts, airbag systems, child restraint systems, and … The post Death from the inside: An analysis of the murderous business strategy of Takata corporation appeared first on THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUSINESS ETHICS BLOG ..read more

Introduction While several types of economic crimes exist, this article will focus only on money laundering, fraud, and corruption. The general framework of the study that has inspired this post was based on a comparison between the traditional methods of financial crime detection and the "new" ones that entail the use of artificial intelligence. Specifically, … The post Is Artificial Intelligence the future of Anti-Financial Crime? appeared first on THE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUSINESS ETHICS BLOG ..read more