The Ethical Barometer

Rapper Lil Wayne used lyrics from the Rolling Stones’ 1965 song, “Playing With Fire,” in his “Playing With Fire” song that was part of his “The Carter III” CD.Â Abkco Music filed an infringement suit against Lil Wayne for using the lyrics after it had denied him permission.Â Abkco was going to grant permission to Lil until it read all of theÂ song’s lyrics, described as “explicit, sexist, and offensive.”Â The suit was settled last week, not for bucks for Abkco, but by Lil Wayne removing the song from the CD and from iTunes.Â The Rolling Stones didn’t want the money — they didn’t want to be associated with Lil Wayne’sÂ claptrap.Â From a groupÂ that broughtÂ usÂ Keith Richards and his adventuresÂ and songs such as “Under My Thumb,” the Barometer is pleasantly surprised.Â However, when an elephant flies, you don’t complain because it doesn’t stay up too long.Â The Stones have offered an important lesson: Self-regulation is the best medicine. Isn’t that the essence of social responsibility?

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Ousted John Thain was busy during his time at Merrill, writing bonus plans and redecorating.Â His taste tops Kozlowski’s $6,000 shower curtain:

Area rugÂ $87,784
4 pairs of curtains $28,091
Pair of guest chairs $87,784
Commode on legs $35,115 (something that sounds downright risky)
Parchment waste can $1,405 (Rubbermaid has a lovely $4.99 model in tan and black)

The Barometer surrenders.Â No more ethics training.Â Instead, all executives must take a business history course, complete with required exams.Â They must pass these exams that showÂ they have learned from and internalized the mistakes of business leaders who are in or who have gone to prison.Â The Barometer will offer the exam with the certification of “CBBE,”Â “CertifiedÂ in Basic Business Ethics.”Â Â

The Ethical Barometer

From the Rangel-Geithner School of Thought on Taxable Income: The Daschle Disciple

In the social responsibility department . . . The Rolling Stones

In the what-goes-around-comes-around department . . .

In the sleight of hand department . . .

In the do as I say department . . .

“There will be a time for them to make profits . . . Now’s not that time.”

“I have done absolutely nothing wrong.”

The Government Official Round-Up: One Governor Out, One Mayor Indicted, and One Former Surgeon General Shopping

You might have crossed a few ethical lines if you are swiping cash in church. . .

No Worries — John Thain’s Decorator is Redoing the White House

“He’s an ‘old school’ lawmaker. . . they think less about charges occurring under their nose.”

90% of employees believe they are amongst the top 10% of the performers in their company

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