This document provides 3 tips for working in the pharmaceutical industry that may scare people but are important to know. It discusses how sales representatives and speakers have faced criminal prosecution, resulting in bans from the industry. It notes that compliance monitoring of promotional activities is widespread. The good news is these risks can be prevented through prospective compliance, training, and auditing. Upcoming changes will include tighter social media policies and increased scrutiny of payments to physicians following a Supreme Court decision. The key takeaway is that legal issues are not limited to post-approval and can result in fines, jail time, and career bans for both individuals and companies.