Compliance, which is disorientative and blind to morality, can only meet the requirements of the modern economy in a limited way. Modern corporate culture requires the further development of standards-based compliance towards value-based compliance. Compliance should therefore result from integrity.
Integrity is a concept of ethics and demands uniformity between one's own ideals and values and the factual practice of life.
Rechtsanwalt Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M.
Complexity of the modern world
Companies are exposed to ever-growing complexity. The combination of integrity and compliance is better suited to these challenges than standard-based compliance. Standards-based compliance only works through rules and controls, this method is difficult to achieve all possible decision-making situations.
From a seminar for beginners to training on the way to Compliance specialist we offer different levels.
Intention of standards-based systems
The intention of standards-based systems is to reduce the opportunities for offences by controlling them closely. This method is intended to prevent economic crime and compliance violations.
Through value-based systems, the corporate culture is strengthened, they convey positive values and provide incentives.
Rechtsanwalt Dipl.-Ing. Michael Horak, LL.M.
We advise and support you on all compliance issues.
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Antitrust proceedings: ECJ confirms acquisition by the EU Commission in respect of corporate restructuring
ECJ, Judgments of 1 October 2026, C-855/24 P (Crown Holdings) and C-845/24 P (Silgan Holdings) When the cartel investigation changes to the EU Commission Companies cannot rely on a trial that has been started at the Federal Cartel Office to be completed there. On 1 October 2026, the European Court of Justice confirmed that the European Commission had initiated antitrust proceedings under certain...
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ECJ: Banks must first reimburse unauthorised debits for phishing victims
Judgment of the European Court of Justice of 15 October 2026 – C-70/25, Tukowiecka Banks and other payment service providers may not refuse or delay the reimbursement of unauthorized payment transactions solely because they accuse the customer of gross negligence. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has clarified this in the case of Tukowiecka. The decision is particularly applicable to complaint management, fraud prevention and...
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Searches 2026: Preparing reception, IT and management
On an unannounced official visit, employees need a short, achievable action plan. Clear contacts, factual documentation and the respect of the respective rights are crucial.
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Cyber Resilience Act 2026: Organize Product Incidents and Notifications
Manufacturers of digital products need to work together on security incidents in both legal and technical terms. A prepared reporting process combines product knowledge, incident response and clear decisions.
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AI-Compliance 2026: Controlled release of operational applications
An AI application can affect several legal areas at the same time. A release process must therefore consider the role, function, data and actual use.
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Compliance Due Diligence 2026: Identifying risks before purchasing a company
Compliance risks influence purchasing decision, contract design and integration. A careful examination is based on the target company and its actual business relationships.
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Award compliance 2026: evidence of self-cleaning
A breach of compliance can jeopardise participation in public procurement. Self-cleaning depends on the legal requirements and comprehensible measures.
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Trade secrets 2026: Safeguards instead of flat-rate contractual clauses
Know-how protection begins with the question of which information is really confidential. Contracts, technical authorizations and operational procedures must jointly support this protection.
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Antitrust 2026: Competition contacts at trade fairs and association meetings
An informal conversation can become relevant under antitrust law if competitors exchange sensitive information. Companies should prepare employees for specific interview situations and offer a reliable internal reporting route.
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Internal Investigations 2026: From Suspect to Reliable Investigation Plan
In the case of conspicuous payments or concrete indications of misconduct, the procedure decides in the first days on the quality of the later information. Overburdened interviews and flat-rate data accesses can additionally burden the investigation.