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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: November 6, 2023 – The Domestic Corruption Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance brings to you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

  • A CA gun shop owner pleads guilty to bribing a former county sheriff. (CSB-SF)
  • Companies are still struggling with communications compliance. (WTTW)
  • UM warns against interim discipline. (WSJ)
  • A US bankruptcy trustee seeks the return of fees awarded to the law firm of Paramour. (Reuters)
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GalloCast

Gallocast-Episode 12: Halloween and Day of the Dead

Welcome to the GalloCast. You have heard of the Manningcast in football. Now we have the Gallocast in compliance. The two top brothers in compliance, Nick and Gio Gallo, come together for a free-form exploration of compliance topics. It is an excellent insight on compliance brought to you by the co-CEOs of ComplianceLine. Fun, witty, and insightful with a dash of the two brothers throughout. It is like listening to the Brothers Gallo talk about compliance at the Sunday dinner table. Hosted by Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance.

Halloween and Day of the Dead are just past us as the Brothers Gallo return for another Gallocast. Nick Gallo, in discussing SBF and FTX, emphasizes the importance of legal guidance and accountability in navigating complex ethical issues. He believes in the power of effective communication and strategic leadership in advocating for corporate ethics and compliance. On the other hand, Gio Gallo, with his focus on storytelling and advocacy, stresses the significance of securing budget allocation towards compliance and ethics from the executive suite. He believes a cultural shift within the organization involving a diverse group of individuals is crucial in addressing compliance and ethics challenges. Join Tom Fox, Nick Gallo, and Gio Gallo as they delve deeper into these topics in this episode of the GalloCast podcast.

Key Highlights:

  • SBF and Advice of Counsel defense. Where does the leadership buck stop?
  • RTW or WFH. How should an employer(s) approach this topic?
  • DS Disco- Why would 25% of the workforce write a letter to BOD asking them to fix corporate culture?
  • At what point should a start-up build out its internal controls? How about a compliance program?
  • How transparent should your whistleblowing process be with a reporter?
  • UM, the football program, is being investigated for electronic sign stealing.
  • What happens if a whistleblower allegation is made in bad faith?

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Gio Gallo on LinkedIn

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Sunday Book Review

Sunday Book Review: November 5, 2023 The Just Because Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, I consider books that would interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone who might be curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or anything else that might interest me. In today’s edition of the Sunday Book Review, Tom considers upcoming Fall 2023 non-fiction books to take a look at reading.

  • “The Woman in Me,” by Britney Spears.
  • “Tupac Shakur – The Authorized Biography,” by Staci Robinson
  • “Let Us Descend,” by Jesmyn Ward.
  • “Miss MacIntosh, My Darling,” by Marguerite Young.

Resource

Five Reviews You Need to Read In Literary Hub