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Hill Country Artists Podcast

Hill Country Artists Podcast: Randall McCabe’s Evolution: From Architecture to Abstract Art

Delve into the heart of the Texas Hill Country with “Hill Country Artists Podcast,” which illustrates and illuminates the vibrant tapestry of art rooted in this iconic region. From the sun-drenched limestone cliffs to the serene Guadalupe River, the Hill Country has been a muse for countless artists, providing a unique backdrop for creativity to flourish. In each episode, we uncover the stories behind the area’s most captivating artworks, converse with local artists about their inspirations, and explore the fusion of Texan traditions with contemporary artistic expressions. In this episode of the Hill Country Artists podcast, Tom visits Randall McCabe.

Randall McCabe, a migrant from Houston, has recently transitioned from a career in architecture to a passion for abstract art. His artistic journey is one of evolution and exploration, initially studying architecture but finding himself more drawn to art classes, leading to his decision to pursue art full-time. Influenced by the simplicity of Asian ink painters and the uninhibited scribbles of small children, McCabe has spent the past 25 years creating abstract art, using the prickly pear cactus as a framework for his work since 2006. Despite juggling day jobs for many years and not having gallery representation, his dedication to his craft remains unwavering, with his work currently on display at the Creekside gallery at the Hill Country Arts Foundation. Join Tom Fox and Randall McCabe on this episode of the Hill Country Artists Podcast as they delve deeper into McCabe’s artistic journey.

 Key Highlights:

  • Randall’s Evolution: Abstract Prickly Pear Art
  • The artistic journey of Randall in Houston
  • Enchanted Rock Inspires Prickly Pear Art

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: February 7, 2024 – The Return of Adam Neumann 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:

  • When will FinCEN implement its whistleblower program?  (WSJ)
  • Who is corrupt in Qatargate? (Euronews)
  • Adam Neumann wants to buy back WeWork. What could go wrong? (Bloomberg)
  • Bridging the digital divide to bring equality. (BBC)

For more information on Ethico and a free White Paper on top compliance issues in 2024, click here.

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Compliance Tip of the Day

Compliance Tip of the Day: The Digital Transformation of Compliance

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 this episode, we consider how you can use a digital transformation to not only bring data analytics to your compliance program but also make a change in the structural delivery of compliance in your organization.

For more information on Ethico and a free White Paper on top compliance issues in 2024, click here.

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SBR - Authors' Podcast

SBR Authors Podcast: Jay Anstine on Navigating Healthcare Compliance

Welcome to the Sunday Book Review, the Authors Podcast! Don’t miss out on this episode of SBR – Author’s Podcast, where Tom sits down with Jay Anstine on his book Navigating the Politics of Healthcare.

Jay Anstine is a seasoned professional in the healthcare industry, with over two decades of experience in healthcare law, practice, and compliance. Anstine’s perspective on the future of healthcare compliance is shaped by his extensive background and understanding of the political landscape within healthcare organizations. He believes that the industry will continue to grow, with an increasing emphasis on regulations and job security. Anstine predicts a future where payment and reimbursement are closely tied to the quality of care and where transparency, particularly in pricing, becomes a major focus for healthcare organizations. Join Tom Fox and Jay Anstine as they delve deeper into these insights and predictions on the next episode of the SBR-Author’s Podcast.

Key Highlights Include:

  • Gaining Leadership Support for Champions Network
  • Building a Strong Compliance and Ethics Culture
  • Establishing a Risk-Based Champions Network
  • Selecting Enthusiastic and Motivated Champions
  • Engaging and Influential Champions Training Program
  • The Value of Champions Networks in Compliance

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Bluebird Health Law Group

Navigating the Politics of Healthcare: A Compliance Officer’s Guide to Communication, Relationships, and Gaining Buy-in

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Everything Compliance - Shout Outs and Rants

Shout Outs and Rants – Episode 128, The Frozen Edition

Welcome to the only roundtable podcast in compliance as we celebrate our second century of shows. In this episode, we have the quartet of Jonathan Armstrong, Matt Kelly, Karen Woody, and Jay Rosen, all hosted by Tom Fox, joining us on this episode of Shout Outs and Rants.

  1. Jonathan Armstrong shouts out to Nicholas Rossi (or whatever name he is using) and his 16 aliases.
  2. Matt Kelly shouts out to Saul Dreier and the Holocaust Survivors Band, who recently played a gig at the White House.
  3. Karen Woody shouts out to all the folks in Indiana who work and fix things during a deep freeze and those manning homeless shelters.
  4. Jay Rosen shouts out to Cara Cara naval oranges.
  5. Tom Fox shouts out to Sir Elton John for winning an Emmy, thus becoming only the 18th person to hold the prestigious EGOT designation.

The members of the Everything Compliance are:

• Jay Rosen – Jay can be reached at Jay.r.rosen@gmail.com

• Karen Woody – One of the top academic experts on the SEC. Woody can be reached at kwoody@wlu.edu

• Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com

• Jonathan Armstrong – is our UK colleague, who is an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer with Cordery in London. Armstrong can be reached at jonathan.armstrong@corderycompliance.com

• Jonathan Marks can be reached at jtmarks@gmail.com.

The host, producer, ranter (and sometimes panelist) of Everything Compliance is Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance. He can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Everything Compliance is a part of the Compliance Podcast Network.

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: February 6, 2024 – The Tweaking DEI 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:

  • Companies are tweaking DEI.  (WSJ)
  • Brazil goes after TI. (FT)
  • The DOJ is investigating ADM over accounting irregularities. (Reuters)
  • Using AI for brainstorming. (FT)

For more information on Ethico and a free White Paper on top compliance issues in 2024, click here.

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Corruption, Crime and Compliance

DOJ and OFAC Sanctions Enforcement Review for 2023

The Justice Department and the Office of Foreign Assets Control had a big year in 2023. Criminal and civil enforcement continue to increase. The DOJ has warned corporations that aggressive sanctions enforcement actions are coming. To that end, the DOJ assigned 25 new prosecutors to the National Security Division to execute on its promise. Meanwhile, OFAC had a record year in collecting $1.539 billion in penalties, largely the result of two blockbuster settlements: British American Tobacco and Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange.

  • It’s important for companies to ensure they have U.S. expertise to effectively address potential violations of U.S. sanctions laws, as unfamiliarity with these laws can hinder prompt identification and response. Having a strong compliance program based in the United States is a valuable lesson learned from OFAC.
  • Global companies are facing unprecedented risks and challenges in today’s economy, leading them to prioritize robust ethics and compliance programs. These programs play a crucial role in promoting positive corporate citizenship and mitigating legal and economic risks.
  • In 2023, there was a significant increase in sanctions enforcement by the DOJ and OFAC, with plans for even more aggressive actions in the future. With 17 enforcement cases and $1.5 billion in penalties, it is evident that compliance areas such as third parties and internal controls are of utmost importance.
  • Various countries, including Russia, Cuba, and Iran, continue to be the focus of global sanction schemes. While Venezuela’s sanctions were temporarily relaxed, companies must stay vigilant and monitor the upcoming election. The British American Tobacco case, with its $629 million settlement, serves as a model for future enforcement actions.
  • The Binance case, involving a $4.3 billion settlement, shed light on criminal violations in the cryptocurrency industry. This highlights the critical importance of compliance in this rapidly evolving sector.

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Michael Volkov on LinkedIn | Twitter

The Volkov Law Group

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Adventures in Compliance

The Return of Sherlock Holmes – Compliance Lessons from The Norwood Builder

Welcome to a review of all the Sherlock Holmes stories that are collected in the work “The Return of Sherlock Holmes.“. It is a collection of thirteen detective stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, marking the reappearance of the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes after his apparent death in “The Final Problem.” The collection spans various intriguing cases and mysteries that Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson tackle. Today we take up The Adventure of the Norwood Builder and mine it for compliance lessons for the CCO and compliance professionals.

The intriguing world of Sherlock Holmes’ investigative methods offers a wealth of lessons for compliance professionals. In The Adventure of the Norwood Builder, Holmes’ meticulous approach to a murder case, emphasizing thorough due diligence, attention to detail, verification of information, critical thinking, data-based decision-making, and ethical conduct, mirrors the approach that compliance officers should adopt. Tom Fox, a seasoned compliance expert, underscores the importance of these principles in navigating the complex landscape of corporate compliance. Fox’s perspective is shaped by his extensive experience in the field, and he advocates for a proactive, data-based approach, prioritizing integrity, attention to detail, trust but verify, critical thinking, database decision-making, ethics, risk assessment, and documentation. He encourages compliance professionals to embrace continuous learning and persistence, much like Sherlock Holmes. Join Tom Fox in this episode of the Adventures in Compliance podcast as he delves deeper into these fascinating parallels between the world’s greatest detective and the demanding field of compliance.

 

Key Compliance Lessons Learned

  1. Due Diligence.
  2. Risk Management.
  3. Document Document Document.
  4. Data-driven compliance.
  5. Trust but verify.
  6. Attention to detail.
  7. Ethical conduct by compliance professionals
  8. Institutional Justice and Institutional Fairness

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Compliance Tip of the Day

Compliance Tip of the Day: Taming Complexity

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 this episode, we consider how to not simply tame complexity but embrace it as technology continues to innovate. Compliance must keep up with the business units it serves.

For more information on Ethico and a free White Paper on top compliance issues in 2024, click here.

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: February 5, 2024 – The Facebook is 20 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:

  • Facebook turns 20.  (WSJ)
  • Razak sentence length has been halved. (Al Jazeera)
  • More bad news for Dechert. (Reuters)
  • Will FTX repay its creditors? (NYT)

For more information on Ethico and a free White Paper on top compliance issues in 2024, click here.