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Independent reporting and analysis covering corporate reputation, governance, transparency, compliance, and public perception affecting organizations worldwide.

From Arms Brokering to Aviation Consulting: Examining Rami Ghanem, Mohammad Al-Daboubi and the Kloub Brothers

In August 2019, a federal judge in Los Angeles sentenced Rami Najm Asad-Ghanem to 30 years in prison. According to the U.S. Department…
5G Technology and Online Narratives: How Misinformation Shapes Public Perception and Business Decisions

5G Technology and Online Narratives: How Misinformation Shapes Public Perception and Business Decisions The rollout of fifth generation wireless technology, commonly known as…
Wells Fargo: Corporate Governance, Corporate Culture, and the Long Road to Rebuilding Trust

Corporate governance is often tested not during periods of success, but when an organization’s culture, oversight, and internal controls fail to prevent misconduct.…
Tesla vs Unrelated Businesses Using “Tesla” Branding: Understanding Trademark Confusion and Mistaken Attribution Online

The name “Tesla” is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. For many people, the word immediately brings to mind electric…
Volkswagen: Lessons from Emissions Compliance Failures and Rebuilding Corporate Trust

Corporate reputation is one of the most valuable assets any organization possesses. It can take decades to build and only days to damage.…
TikTok: Understanding the Confusion Between Ownership, Data Security Investigations, and Platform Bans

Few technology companies have generated as much public confusion as TikTok. Over the past several years, headlines have alternated between warnings of government…
Corporate Identity and Name Confusion: The Signal Foundation vs. Signal Advance Stock Mix-Up

Corporate identity confusion has long been a challenge for investors, consumers, and businesses alike. When organizations share similar names, brands, or terminology, misunderstandings…
Beneficial Ownership Confusion and Why Corporate Structures Are Often Misunderstood

Corporate ownership structures are frequently misunderstood in public discussion. A company may be accused of being controlled by a sanctioned individual, politically exposed…
What ESG Actually Means and Common Misconceptions About ESG Reporting

Environmental, Social, and Governance reporting, commonly known as ESG, is one of the most discussed and misunderstood topics in modern business. Public debate…
Boeing and the Connection Between Governance Failures and Reputation Crises

Boeing is often used as a case study in how governance weaknesses can become reputation crises. The 737 MAX crisis began as an…