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FCPA Compliance Report

IMPACT 2019- Sam Silverstein on Accountability

In this episode I visit with Sam Silverstein about his upcoming keynote speech at IMPACT 2019, entitled “Inspiring Accountability at Every Level”. Some of the highlights from the podcast include:

  1. Why Silverstein believes that “Accountability is the Highest Form of Leadership”.
  2. The problems he sees with the way companies talk about “accountability”.
  3. How accountability can create impact and influence for your organization through a leader’s values.
  4. How accountability enhances corporate culture and improves the organization.
  5. Information on why you should attend ECI’s IMPACT 2019.

Resources:
Sam Silverstein bio here
Sam Silverstein website, on how to lead with accountability here
Registration and Information on IMPACT 2019 here.

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FCPA Compliance Report

MTS Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement Action: Part V – Lessons Learned

We are on Episode V of a five-part exploration of the recent the Department of Justice and Securities Exchange Commission resolution of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement action against the Russian telecom company, MTS. In this episode,  I conclude with the lessons learned for the compliance professional. Today we focus on four key lessons: (1) due diligence, (2) business justification, (3) business valuation and (4) the long road of bribery.
The documents which are the subject of this series are:
  1. MTS Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA);
  2. MTS Criminal Information (MTS Information);
  3. SEC Cease and Desist Order (Order);
  4. Karimova and Akhmedov Indictment (Indictment);
  5. Kolorit Dizayn Ink LLC Plea Agreement (Plea Agreement); and
  6. Kolorit Dizayn Ink Information (Kolorit Information);
  7. DOJ Press Release and
  8. SEC Press Release.
For additional reading see the blog post, “MTS FCPA Settlement and Karimova Indictment: Part V – Lessons Learned”
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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: March 22, 2019-the my bracket is already blown edition

MARCH 22, 2019 BY TOM FOX


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: