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Popcorn and Compliance

MCU Series – Age of Ultron


In this podcast series, two complete MCU fans, Tom Fox, founder of the Compliance Podcast Network and Megan Dougherty, co-founder of One Stone Creative indulge in passion for all things in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by re-watching each movie and then podcasting on every movie in the MCU. If you want to indulge in your love for the MCU with two fans who are passionate about all things MCU, this is the podcast series for you. For this offering, we consider Avengers-Age of Ultron.
Some of the highlights include:
Ø  The story synopsis.
Ø  What are the key plot points?
Ø  What were some of our favorite cookies?
Ø  How does this movie fit into the overall MCU?
Ø  How is this movie an homage to prior non-MCU movies?
Next up in our series Antman.

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Daily Compliance News

March 26, 2022 the Data Transfer Edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Microsoft whistleblower alleges years of bribe payments. (WSJ)
  • US and EU reach deal on data transfer.  (WSJ)
  • Clarence Thomas’ wife supports insurrection. Does he? (WSJ)
  • Ericsson speak up increases. (Fierce Wireless)
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Corruption, Crime and Compliance

Episode 229 – DOJ Charges TV Producer with Violations of Crimea – Related Sanctions Program


In another indication of DOJ’s aggressive approach to enforcement of sanctions against Russia, DOJ announced the indictment of a TV producer for violations of the Crimea-Related Russian sanctions program. As outlined in the indictment, Jack Hanick, a former Fox News executive, was indicted for sanctions violations stemming from his long-time relationship with a prohibited Russian oligarch (Specially Designated National) relating to the creation and promotion of the Russian Television Network.
In this episode, Michael Volkov reviews DOJ’s indictment and the facts surrounding Hanick’s conduct.

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Jamming with Jason

Flashback Friday: Tools of the Trade


In this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode, we are talking tools, and even Tim, “the Tool Man” Taylor from Home Improvement, would be proud of all the tool references.
But the tools you need to be successful now are not circular saws, hammers, or screwdrivers. They are the mental, emotional, and even spiritual tools to help you navigate the ups and downs of life and keep you from experiencing the fear, anxiety, and stress so many people feel since they don’t have these tools in their toolbox.
If you are an audit leader, you should seriously consider joining the Audit Leader Forum, so you have access to tools of the trade to help you in any challenging situation. The ONLY program gives you the tools to become a successful, confident leader for a modern audit team. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/AuditLeader
#internalaudit #leadership
Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason231/.

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Compliance Kitchen

New Russia Tariffs


UK denies Russia Most Favored Nation status; announces new import tariffs on hundreds of Russian products.

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From the Editor's Desk

March and April in Compliance Week


Welcome to From the Editor’s Desk, a podcast where co-hosts Tom Fox and Dave Lefort, Managing Director at Compliance Week unpack some of the top stories which have appeared in Compliance Week over the past month, look at top compliance stories upcoming for the next month, talk some sports and generally try to solve the world’s problems.
In this month’s episode, we look back at top stories in CW from March around the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the economic sanctions imposed by the West, including simply keeping up with the ever changing sanctions, the public pressures on companies to model their values and the ever-growing importance of due diligence. Dave previews the a case study on how FedEx is executing an ESG program. We discuss the Compliance Week 2022 Conference scheduled for May in DC. We conclude with a look at some of the top sports stories including Dave’ tribute to Jackie McMullan, who has finally started a podcast, a preview of the Celtics in the NBA playoffs and the labor settlement in baseball.
If you are a CW subscriber, you can check out Aly McDevitt’s series, starting here. If you are not a subscriber, you can preview her series, by clicking here.
Listeners to this podcast can receive a $200 discount to Compliance Week 2022 by going here and using the Code FOX200.
Jackie McMullan’s podcast Icons Club.

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This Week in FCPA

Episode 296 – the Seeing Green edition


The SEC releases regulations around climate change as Tom take a solo turn to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories in the Seeing Green edition.

Stories

1.     SEC comes out with climate change regs. Andrew Ross Sorkin in NYTimes Dealbook. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. Tom and Matt in Compliance into the Weeds.
2.     SFO spanked again. Andrew Crowley in MLex.
3.     Getting rid of old data critical. Debevoise lawyers in Compliance and Enforcement.
4.     The ‘S’ in ESG. Mike Volkov in Corruption Crime and Compliance.
5.     FINRA and CCO liability. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance.
6.     IDB debars construction company. Harry Cassin in the FCPA Blog.
7.     First ZTE monitorship ends. Jaclyn Jaeger in Compliance Week (sub req’d)
8.     DOJ raises stakes. Todd Fishman, Noah Brumfield, Eun Woo Jhang and Elaine Johnston in CCI.
9.     Top 6 ESG issues for 2022. Giles Newman in Risk and Compliance Matters.
10.  A Privacy Shield replacement on the horizon? Neil Hodge in Compliance Week. (sub req’d) 

Podcasts and More

11.  In March on The Compliance Life, I visit with Audrey Harris, Managing Director at AMI, formerly CCO at BHP. In Part 1, she discussed her academic background and early professional career. In Episode 2, Audrey moved to the CCO chair at BHP. In Episode 3, she moved back to private practice. In Episode 4, she moves to AMI.
12.  Tom has a two part series with Aly McDevitt on her recent Ransomware case study, on Greetings and Felicitations,  Part 1 and Part 2.
13.  Why should you attend Compliance Week 2022? Find out on this episode of From the Editor’s Desk. Listeners get a $200 discount to CW 2022 with the code Fox200. More here.
14.  Tom visits with Pop Hair Art Salon founder, Michele Van Fossen on The Hill Country Podcast.
15.  An undergrad degree focusing on ESG? Jules Oringel explains on the ESG Compliance Podcast.
Tom Fox is the Voice of Compliance and can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Jay Rosen is Mr. Monitor and can be reached at jrosen@affiliatedmonitors.com.

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Daily Compliance News

March 25, 2022 the Digital Markets Act Edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • EU once again takes lead in regulating big tech. (NYT)
  • Ex-Prosecutor says Trump committed felonies.  (WSJ)
  • Another SFO conviction tossed. (MLex)
  • Franchisees can be employee. (Reuters)
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Compliance Kitchen

Russia Loses MFN Status


Russia loses its “Most Favored Nation” status with EU.

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Greetings and Felicitations

Aly McDevitt on Ransomware Case Study, Part 2

Welcome to the Greetings and Felicitations, a podcast where I explore topics which might not seem to be directly related to compliance but clearly influence our profession. In this episode, we conclude a two-part series with Aly McDevitt, Data & Research Journalist at Compliance Week. We take a deep dive into her recent series case study on a ransomware attack on a fictional company. Highlights include:

·      Who are hackers? What is a cyber incident response playbook and how does each person handle their roles in the event of a ransomware attack?
·      How and when should stakeholders be notified? Who and what type of notification should be made?
·      What goes into the decision to pay? What are the pros and cons of each path?
·      What are some key lessons for companies from the story?
·      A hint of what Aly may have in store for future articles and series.
Resources
Ransomware case study in Compliance Week
Aly McDevitt