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The Compliance Handbook, 6th Edition

As the Compliance Evangelist, I am pleased to announce the release of the Compliance Handbook, Sixth Edition. LexisNexis publishes it.

This edition is an update of the Compliance Handbook. The 6th edition is a must-read for all ethics and compliance professionals. The Sixth Edition provides practical and helpful solutions to important ethics and compliance issues. It is comprehensive, accessible, and a must-have for every ethics and compliance professional.

Once again, I have teamed up with the country’s top legal publisher, LexisNexis Legal & Professional, for its series of compliance offerings. The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, is designed to provide seasoned compliance professionals and those new to the profession with practical, actionable guidance and tools needed to design, create, implement, and continually enhance a best practices compliance program.

The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, provides an in-depth look at the latest thinking and trends for the full range of critical compliance topics, including:

  • Compliance and business ventures
  • Third-party risk management
  • The Board’s Role in Compliance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Compliance innovation
  • And much more

The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, also provides a comprehensive examination of the roles of all professionals with compliance responsibilities, including Compliance Officers, Boards of Directors, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Communications, and Training professionals. Understanding compliance responsibility across the organization remains a key theme for both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). With this 6th edition, I expand on the concepts articulated in previous editions to operationalize your compliance program.

What’s new for the 6th edition?

  • Key FCPA enforcement actions from 2024
  • The use of AI in a best practices compliance program
  • The use of data analytics
  • The 2024 Update to the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs
  • Looking forward to compliance in 2030 and beyond.

The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, incorporates the most current government pronouncements governing best practices in compliance programs, including the 2024 Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, the new DOJ whistleblower initiative, innovative ideas for compliance training, the use of data in improving and maintaining corporate culture, and more.

The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, is available in both print and eBook editions. You can purchase it here.

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Hill Country Authors

Hill Country Authors – Exploring Galveston and Medicine Through Island Intern with Dr. Paul Remmers

Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast, sponsored by Stoney Creek Publishing. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and write about the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, Tom visits with author Paul Remmers, a physician with over forty years of experience in internal medicine. He was born and raised in Galveston, Texas, where he attended the University of Texas Medical Branch and later returned as a faculty member. He has also served on the faculty at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

They discuss the medical landscape of Galveston, the historical significance of the 1900 hurricane, and Dr. Remmer’s personal experiences that influenced his novel. Dr. Remmer elaborates on the challenges and emotional highs and lows that medical interns experience, both in contemporary settings and throughout history. He also reflects on Galveston’s diverse cultural backdrop and its impact on his upbringing. The episode wraps up with Dr. Remmer’s experiences with publication and his recent participation in a book festival.

Key highlights:

  • Inspiration Behind ‘Island Intern’
  • Writing Process and Challenges
  • Galveston’s Melting Pot History
  • Medical Practice in the Early 20th Century
  • Legacy of the 1900 Hurricane

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Paul Remmers on Stoney Creek Publishing

Island Intern at Texas A&M University Press

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Innovation in Compliance

Innovation in Compliance: Break the Five Lies: A Conversation with John Kormanik

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode,  host Tom Fox visits with John Kormanik, author of the book ‘Break the Law: Five Lies Lawyers Tell Themselves and What to Do Instead.’

John shares his extensive legal background, spanning 25 years in criminal defense, and how his journey led him to write a book aimed at addressing the self-limiting beliefs prevalent in the legal profession. The conversation delves into the five lies lawyers commonly tell themselves, including the myths that constant work is necessary for success and that busyness equates to productivity. John provides actionable insights on how lawyers can overcome these lies, avoid burnout, and create a more fulfilling professional life. We also explore the importance of legacy, the concept of ‘leadership alchemy,’ and the critical role of being open to personal and professional growth.

Key highlights:

  • Writing ‘Break the Law’
  • The 5 Lies
  • Legacy and Paying It Forward
  • Leadership Alchemy and Coaching

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John Kormanik on LinkedIn

John Kormanik on Instagram

John Kormanik Coaching on YouTube

John Kormanik Website

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Innovation in Compliance was recently honored as the number 4 podcast in Risk Management by 1,000,000 Podcasts.

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: May 27, 2025, The Boeing Off the Hook Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings 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.

Top stories include:

  • If bribery is in the open, is it corruption? (The Independent)
  • DOJ gives Boeing an NPA. (WSJ)
  • New Scope 3 emissions framework. (Reuters)
  • 4 former VW managers were found guilty in an emissions scandal trial.  (NYT)
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Compliance Tip of the Day

Compliance Tip of the Day – What are Internal Controls?

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast that brings you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, our goal is to provide you with bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay ahead in your compliance efforts. Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep your organization on the right side of the law. Tune in daily for your dose of compliance wisdom, and let’s make compliance a little less daunting, one tip at a time.

Today, we look at several definitions of internal controls.

For more information on this topic, refer to The Compliance Handbook: A Guide to Operationalizing Your Compliance Program, 6th edition, recently released by LexisNexis. It is available here.