Arkady Bukh, founder of the New York law firm Bukh Law, believes that in the wake of the scandal involving financier Jeffrey Epstein, businesses will tighten their standards of conduct. He is convinced that the line between “life” and “work” is becoming blurred.
The speaker notes a shift from a purely legal approach to prioritizing reputational risks: documents are written with publicity and potential litigation in mind, and HR is tightening control over employee relationships and reputations. The line between work and personal life is blurring: professional licenses can be revoked for immoral but not criminal behavior, companies prefer less talented but “safe” employees and avoid candidates with a problematic history, even if they have been rehabilitated.
Corporate behavior manuals are expected to become stricter and more detailed, especially after high-profile cases such as the Epstein story. However, according to the expert, changing formal standards and instructions is unlikely to lead to a real correction in the behavior of adult managers.
Source: https://www.rbc.ru/radio/05/02/2026/69847a529a794755407730ec