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FCPA Compliance Report

FCPA Compliance Report: Erica Salmon Byrne on Closing The Speak Up Gap

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox welcomes back Erica Salmon Byrne to discuss the recently released Ethisphere 2024 Ethical Culture Report: Closing the Speak Up Gap.

They explore the genesis and findings of the report, focusing on the eight pillars of ethical culture and significant insights derived from data collected since 2020. Key topics include the importance of equipping managers to handle employee concerns, generational and tenure-based discrepancies in reporting misconduct, and the persistent issues of retaliation and employee dissatisfaction with the current reporting mechanisms. Additionally, Erica shares practical strategies for compliance teams to address these challenges and enhance their ethical culture.

Highlights in this Episode

  • Genesis of the 2024 Ethical Culture Report
  • The Eight Pillars of Ethical Culture
  • Key Insights: Closing the Speak Up Gap
  • The Role of Managers in Compliance
  • The Tenure Smile: Willingness to Speak Up
  • Strategies for Improving Reporting
  • Ethisphere’s Future Plans and Masterclass

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Adventures in Compliance

Adventures in Compliance: Sherlock Holmes – The Last Bow Short Stories

Welcome to a review of all the Sherlock Holmes stories which are collected in the work “The Last Bow.” The book was published in the UK by John Murray in October 1917, and in the US by George H. Doran Co. This collection contains “The Adventure of the Cardboard Box”, which was also included in the first American edition of The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1894) but was dropped from later editions of that book.

Six of the stories were published in The Strand Magazine between September 1908 and December 1913. The Strand published “The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge” as “A Reminiscence of Sherlock Holmes” and divided it into two parts, called “The Singular Experience of Mr. John Scott Eccles” and “The Tiger of San Pedro”. Later printings of His Last Bow correct Wistaria to Wisteria. The final story, “His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes” (1917), an epilogue about Holmes’ war service, was first published in Collier’s on September 22, 1917—one month before the book’s premiere on October 1917.

Sherlock Holmes and The Last Bow-Story List

  1. “The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge” (1908)
  2. “The Adventure of the Cardboard Box” (1893)
  3. “The Adventure of the Red Circle” (1911)
  4. “The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans” (1908)
  5. “The Adventure of the Dying Detective” (1913)
  6. “The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax” (1911)
  7. “The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot” (1910)
  8. “His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes” (1917)

In this episode, Tom Fox introduces a new season of Adventures in Compliance, focusing on the Sherlock Holmes collection ‘His Last Bow’ by Arthur Conan Doyle. The episode provides an overview of the collection, details about its publication, and highlights the impact of Conan Doyle’s personal life on his work.

Listeners are invited to explore ethical and compliance lessons from Holmes’ stories and are encouraged to engage with the series. The episode is sponsored by Ethico, which offers solutions for optimizing case management in compliance. Fox emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and persistence in compliance work, drawing parallels to Sherlock Holmes’ approach to solving cases.

Highlights Include:

  • Overview of ‘His Last Bow’ Collection
  • Publication History and Notable Stories
  • Sherlock Holmes’ Return and New Stories
  • Dr. Watson’s Preface

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Compliance Tip of the Day

Compliance Tip of the Day: 6 Core Principles for Compliance Incentives

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring 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 aim is to provide you with bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay on top of your compliance game.

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.

In today’s episode, we ask what are the Six Core Principles for Compliance Incentives?

 

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: July 15, 2024 – The Window Dressing 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 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.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Minority lawyers are seen as ‘window dressing’. (FT)
  • Malema faces new allegations in South Africa. (FT)
  • Steward Health is under investigation for FCPA violations.  (Boston.com)
  • Marathon Oil agrees to record a methane fine.  (NYT)

 

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Trekking Through Compliance

Trekking Through Compliance – Episode 43 – Ethical Lessons from Wolf in the Fold

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Wolf in the Fold, which aired on December 22, 1967, with a Star Date of 3614.9.

Scotty, Kirk, and McCoy beam down to Orgellius II for shore leave when Mr. Scott is accused of murder. His fingerprints are the only ones on the murder weapon, and he has a concussion and amnesia.

Mr. Scott claims that he felt the presence of a foul, cold, evil creature. A search of crime records shows the following pattern of unsolved mass murders: 1932 Shanghai, 1974 Kiev, 2105 Martian colony, and 2156 Heliopolis on Alpha Eridani 2. To avoid making the creature stronger by allowing him to feed off the crew’s fear, McCoy injects everyone with a tranquilizer. The creature returns to Hengist’s body. However, Hengist is quickly subdued and tranquilized, and Spock transports him into space with the widest possible separation. Kirk and Spock must wait 6 hours for the tranquilizer to wear off their extremely “happy” crew.

Commentary

The episode revolves around Scotty being accused of murder while on shore leave on Orgalius II. The investigation reveals the presence of a malevolent entity capable of possession and murder. Tom Fox discusses five key ethical lessons from the episode: the presumption of innocence, objectivity, and impartiality in investigations, respecting cultural differences, the ethical use of emerging technologies, and accountability and responsibility. These lessons can help compliance professionals strengthen their programs and promote fair and impartial practices within organizations.

Key highlights

  • Episode Synopsis
  • Investigation and Revelations
  • Fun Facts and Behind the Scenes
  • Ethical Lessons for Compliance Professionals

Resources

Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein

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Sunday Book Review

Sunday Book Review: July 14, 2024 Books on The Business Books for July Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers 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, we look at business four books for reading in the month of July 2024.

  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
  • The Creative Act by Ruck Rubin and Neil Strauss
  • The Singularity is Nearer by Ray Kurzweil
  • Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

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Trekking Through Compliance

Trekking Through Compliance – Episode 42 – Ethical Lessons from Obsession

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Obsession, which aired on December 15, 1967, with a Star Date of 3619.2.

Kirk notices a sweet, honey-like odor on a planet that he recognizes. He orders the security guards to scan for choronium and fire at any gaseous cloud. Before they can do so, 2 are killed and one seriously injured. Kirk becomes obsessed with the destruction of the creature, which killed half the crew of the U.S.S. Farragut, which was  Kirk’s first deep-space assignment.

Scanners report that the creature is in a border state between matter and energy. The creature slows and heads for the Enterprise, entering the ship through the number 2 impulse vent, which Scott had inadvertently left open after performing maintenance. The creature then leaves the ship and heads away at warp speed, but Kirk has a hunch about where the creature is headed; it’s a home planet, where it is destroyed.

Commentary

In this episode,  Captain Kirk has become fixated on a gaseous creature that killed half his crew 11 years prior. Fox also discusses the updated visual effects in the remastered version and shares personal anecdotes. Furthermore, he extracts five key ethical lessons from the episode: promoting healthy coping mechanisms, establishing clear privacy policies, encouraging ethical reasoning, demonstrating accountability, and integrating ethics into strategic planning. These insights help organizations build trust, enhance reputation, and achieve sustainable growth.

Key Highlights

  • Kirk’s Personal Struggle and Pursuit
  • The Creature’s Attack on the Enterprise
  • The Final Confrontation on Tycho 4
  • Fun Fact: Favorite Star Trek Line
  • Remastered Star Trek: The Original Series
  • Ethical Lessons from Obsession

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Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein

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10 For 10

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending July 13, 2024

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week.

Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings to you, the compliance professional, the compliance stories you need to be aware of to end your busy week.

Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear about the stories every compliance professional should be aware of from the prior week.

Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for compliance professionals, all curated by the Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox.

Get your weekly filling of compliance stories with 10 for 10, a podcast produced by the Compliance Podcast Network.

  • DOJ seeks to boost defense of TikTok divestiture law.  (Reuters)
  • The new normal of office life. (FT)
  • A former Indonesian minister was sentenced to 10 years for corruption. (ABCNews)
  • Archegos founder is guilty. (NYT)
  • In closing, Menendez lawyers say bars of gold are not evidence of bribery. (Reuters)
  • DOJ targets white collar crime via whistleblowers. (WaPo)
  • 2024 Tiger tally thru June 30. (South China Morning Post)
  • Boeing agrees to plead guilty to a felony count.  (NYT)
  • $50 billion in Medicare fraud has been unearthed. (WSJ)
  • Legal Fee Tracker: Billions on the line in fee fight over Musk’s pay (Reuters)

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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: July 13, 2024

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country.

Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to get a wrap-up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events, which will enjoy or participate in.

In this episode, Tom, Gil and Andrew are back to look at some of the things that caught their attention over the past week.

Stories Include:

  • KPUB seeks funding
  • New county animal shelter
  • Permitting in the floodplain
  • Kinky Friedman Memorial
  • Time to Think About Going Back to School

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Trekking Through Compliance

Trekking Through Compliance – Episode 41 – Leadership Lessons from The Deadly Years

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Deadly Years, which aired on December 8, 1967, with a Star Date of 3478.2.

When Chekov, Spock, Lt. Gallway, McCoy, Kirk, and Scotty beam down to resupply the experimental colony on Gamma Hydra 4, they initially find no one home. They see the leader, Robert Johnson, and his wife, Elaine. Both appear to be extremely old. Kirk beams the landing party up together with those of the colonists who are still alive. Aboard the Enterprise, the colonists die of old age.

Kirk then begins to lose his memory and displays advanced arthritis. Commodore Stocker becomes increasingly concerned about Kirk’s condition and forces Spock to hold a competency hearing. Kirk is found incompetent, and Commodore Stocker takes over. An injection containing adrenaline, used on Kirk and the shot, is compelling. Kirk assumes back control of the Enterprise, which is now under attack by the Romulans thanks to Stocker’s incompetence in violating the Neutral Zone.

Using an old subterfuge, Kirk transmits a message that he will destroy the Enterprise using a corbomite device. The Romulans give a little ground lest they be destroyed in the upcoming explosion, and Kirk immediately races out of the Neutral Zone and into Federation space at Warp 8.

Commentary

The episode features the Enterprise crew grappling with a rapidly aging affliction after an encounter on Gamma Hydra 4. Fox uses the plot as a springboard to discuss crucial compliance and leadership lessons, emphasizing the importance of tone at the top, robust internal controls, empowering whistleblowers, and maintaining transparency and accountability. He argues that these principles are essential for creating a resilient, ethical organization.

Key Highlights

  • The Aging Mystery Unfolds
  • Kirk’s Clever Strategy
  • Reflections on Illness and Aging
  • Leadership Lessons for Compliance Professionals

Resources

Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein

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