What does a more ethical social media future look like? As we saw in the popular Netflix docu-drama The Social Dilemma, there is a problem with social media and how it impacts us on an individual and societal level. Now comes the hard part–fixing the problems and creating a more ethical social media future. Join us for a timely discussion with three leading experts that are focused on improving the current state of social media and ensuring that it is aligned with the public interest.  Read more

The Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program gave students a chance to learn from an expert in white-collar crime and corporate integrity: Eugene Soltes is a professor at Harvard Business School, the author of a best-selling book, and, in the course of his research had regular phone calls with Bernie Madoff. Inspired by watching a late-night crime show, he decided to write letters to white-collar criminals behind bars.  Read more

One of the largest white-collar crime prosecutions in U.S. history, the “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal erupted in March 2019 when federal prosecutors charged 50 wealthy celebrities, business moguls, powerful parents, coaches, administrators, and others with participating in a scheme to bribe and cheat their children’s way into certain elite colleges across the country.  Read more

Ethics OnSite gives students the opportunity to spend time with high-level executives exploring ethical challenges and opportunities in business. VF Corporation is one of the largest clothing, apparel, and accessories companies in the world, with an impressive portfolio of brands like Vans, The North Face, Smartwool, Jansport, Supreme, and more. Ethics OnSite typically takes students to an organization’s headquarters to gain hands-on experience and insight; however, the Spring 2021 program will be hosted virtually, with students video-conferencing with VF Corporation executives to learn about how the business handles ethical issues.  Read more

From the financial fraudsters of Enron to Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff, the failings of corporate titans are regular fixtures in the news. But what drives wealthy and powerful people to commit white-collar crime? Drawing from seven years of personal interaction and correspondence with nearly 50 former executives, Harvard Business School professor and author Eugene Soltes utilizes the latest research in psychology, criminology, and economics to investigate how once-celebrated executives become white-collar criminals.  Read more

It seems we’ve gotten used to handing over our personal information to every app that asks and stopped being surprised when we hear of another data breach in the news. But more and more consumers are worried about the steady rise of personal data collection and the nefarious places it often ends up. How do we as users protect ourselves, and how can companies be accountable when they gather our data?  Read more

Join attorney and Lecturer R. Garth Ferrell to explore some of the insurance industry’s toughest ethical dilemmas in today’s business environment. Topics will include:

• Insurance and COVID-19
• Insurance ethics codes
• Good faith and insurance: facts, law, and ethics
• Ethical duties of agents/agents as fiduciaries
• The role of courage

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