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FCPA Compliance Report

FCPA Compliance Report – Ethical Challenges in AI, Data Protection, and Sports with André Paris

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. Today, Tom Fox welcomes back André Paris for an insightful discussion on various ethical challenges in today’s world. André revisits his role in compliance and ethics and provides updates on his work since the pandemic and delves into the issues of algorithmic bias, transparency, and the ethical ramifications of AI systems, particularly in surveillance and privacy. André also shares his experience as a PhD candidate researching AI’s impact on civil liberties. The episode further explores the ethical challenges in the sports industry, including corruption, doping, and harassment. Lastly, André talks about his book ETHICS & TRANSPARENCY: A Path To Compliance on Amazon and its practical applications in fostering an ethical corporate culture.

Key highlights include:

  • André‘s Role in Compliance and Ethics
  • Ethics and Transparency: André’s Book
  • The Rise of AI and Ethical Challenges
  • AI in Business and Research Applications
  • Data Protection as a Civil Liberty
  • Ethical Challenges in Sports

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ETHICS & TRANSPARENCY: A Path To Compliance on Amazon

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The I-Team Podcast

The I-Team Podcast – Episode 1 – International Aspects of Data Law

In the first edition of the I-Team podcast, the I-Team discusses international aspects of data law.

The I-Team is a spin-out of the ever-popular Relativity Fest International Panel. The podcast was recorded at the ILTA meeting during Relativity Fest London on June 9, 2025.

Topics include:

  • The use of AI in legal proceedings
  • The dangers of GenAI & hallucination
  • Recent cases in South Africa, the US & UK
  • American Bar Association (ABA) Formal Opinion 512 on Generative AI
  • Judicial guidance in England & Wales on AI use
  • ILTA best practice guidance on the use of AI
  • The latest developments in Technology Assisted Review (TAR)
  • The need for law firm leadership to educate lawyers on AI
  • Literacy requirements under the EU AI Act
  • The role of avatars in court proceedings
  • Guidelines on the use of AI in arbitration
  • How trampolines have influenced the development of tech use in courts

The I-Team are:

Jonathan Armstrong of Punter Southall Law

Fiona Campbell of Field Fisher

David Horrigan of Relativity

Linda Sheehan of intelligENS

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: July 8, 2025, The Learning on the Job 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, including compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest, relevant to the compliance professional.

Top compliance stories:

  • Learning on the job is getting harder. (FT)
  • FT Ed Board weighs in on BCG scandal. (FT)
  • Leaders need to get behind AI, or else. (Business Insider)
  • The Netherlands is behind in ABC efforts. (NL Times)

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TechLaw10

TechLaw10: AI Literacy – What Is It & How Do We Get There?

In this film, Jonathan Armstrong of Punter Southall Law discusses AI literacy with Eric Sinrod, a professor and attorney at Duane Morris LLP in California. This is episode 293 in the popular TechLaw10 series. You can listen to earlier podcasts here. Jonathan talks about literacy under the EU AI Act. FAQs are available here: https://bit.ly/euaifaq. There is also a glossary of AI terms here:

Jonathan Eric also talk about:

  • Facial Recognition & Surveillance
  • The EU Data Act
  • AI in Recruitment (covered previously here.)
  • AgenticAI (covered previously here)
  • Personal Liability
  • AI Affecting Social Change

Jonathan talks about his work on the NYSBA AI Task Force. Details can be found here.

You can learn more about Eric at Duane Morris LLP, and Jonathan here at Punter Southall Law

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: June 25, 2025, The PCAOB Elimination Hits Roadblock 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, all relevant to the compliance professional.

Top compliance stories:

  • DeepSeek is bad, very bad for the US. (Reuters)
  • A global AI divide isn’t coming; it’s here. (NYT)
  • PCAOB elimination hits a roadblock. (WSJ)
  • Tesla was threatened in France for deceptive marketing. (FT)
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Great Women in Compliance

Great Women in Compliance: GWIC X EC Q2 2025 – Exploring Compliance Innovations

We’re back with another GWIC x EC crossover episode. Today, we have the quartet of Great Women in Compliance of Kristy Grant-Hart, Karen Moore, Lisa Fine, and Hemma Lomax.

The GWIC quartet discusses various intriguing topics related to compliance. Lisa Fine kicks off the conversation by discussing the new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ guidance in the UK, which places greater responsibility on companies to avoid engaging in fraud. The group delves into the implications of this law and its extraterritorial elements. Hemma Lomax shifts the conversation to changes in the False Claims Act in the US, highlighting its expanded use beyond fraudulent billing to areas like cybersecurity and diversity obligations. Karen Moore introduces the innovative ‘Karma’ rewards system by Revolut Bank in the UK, which incentivizes compliance behaviors through team performance multipliers. Kristy Grant-Hart wraps up with a fascinating discussion on AI, touching on AI’s potential as a whistleblower and whether AI could attain employment rights if it becomes sentient. They conclude by sharing their rants and raves, offering insights on topics ranging from the importance of local theaters to women’s leadership in compliance.

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#RiskNYC Speaker Series

#Risk New York Speaker Series – Supercharging Compliance with AI with Vince Walden

Join Tom Fox and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City, on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around, #Risk New York. The current US landscape, shaped by evolving policies, rapid advancements in AI, and shifting global dynamics, demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

At #RISK New York, you will master the New Regulatory Reality by getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI and Tech Risk by Safeguarding Your Organization in an AI-Driven World and Understanding the Implications of Major Tech Investments. Navigate Financial and Crypto Volatility by Protecting Your Assets and Exploring Solutions in a Dynamic Market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leveraging Governance, Risk, and Compliance for Strategic Advantage. Protect Digital Trust by addressing challenges in cybersecurity and data privacy, and combating misinformation. All while meeting with the country’s top #Risk management professionals.

In this episode of the Risk GRC speaker series, Tom Fox talks with Vince Walden, CEO of Kona AI, about his career in compliance, fraud, and risk management. Vince discusses his passion for data analytics and details the development of a new Compliance and Transaction Monitoring platform. They explore the use of AI, particularly predictive modeling and compliance language models, to enhance risk management. Vince also shares his excitement about the recent acquisition of his company by Covasant and the future of AI-driven compliance technology. The discussion ends with anticipation for the upcoming Risk NYC conference, where Vince looks forward to networking and exchanging insights on current risk challenges.

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Upping Your Game

Upping Your Game: Crowd-Sourcing Risk Management Intelligence with AI

In February, the Trump Administration suspended investigations under and enforcement of the FCPA. Many compliance professionals have since wondered what this will mean for corporate compliance programs going forward. Hui Chen challenged compliance professionals with the statement, “It’s time to up your game.”

This podcast series, sponsored by Ethico and co-hosted with Ethico co-CEO Nick Gallo, hopes to meet Hui Chen’s challenge. We will discuss how compliance professionals can ‘Up Their Game’ by utilizing currently existing Generative AI (GenAI) tools to significantly enhance their compliance programs. As compliance professionals, it is critical to recognize that this moment is not merely about incremental improvements but about elevating our profession to an entirely new level of effectiveness, efficiency, and organizational value.

In this episode, hosts Tom Fox and Nick Gallo explore the revolutionary potential of AI for Speak Up Cultures by introducing risk intelligence directly into business operations. They discuss the intricacies of whistleblowing, speak-up culture, and the integral role of AI and machine learning in enhancing compliance programs. They highlight deficiencies in current systems and propose how AI can crowdsource risk intelligence at scale, improve case triage, and facilitate a collaborative environment. Key points include the importance of anonymity, efficient triage, and how AI facilitates communication with employees in their preferred settings. The discussion also explores transforming the culture of compliance into proactive risk management, ultimately driving efficiency, effectiveness, and a better corporate culture.

Key highlights:

  • Deficiencies in Whistleblowing Processes
  • Crowdsourcing Risk Intelligence
  • The Importance of Anonymity and AI in Reporting
  • Engagement and Communication Strategies
  • AI in Triage and Investigation

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Upping Your Game-How Compliance and Risk Management Move to 2030 and Beyond on Amazon.com

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#Risk New York Speaker Series- Upping Your Game with Tom Fox

Join myself and hundreds of other GRC professionals in the city that never sleeps, New York City on July 9 & 10 for one of the top conferences around #Risk New York. current US landscape – shaped by evolving policies, rapid AI advancements, and shifting global dynamics – demands adaptive strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

At #RISK New York you will master the New Regulatory Reality by Getting ahead of US regulatory shifts and their impact. Conquer AI & Tech Risk by Safeguarding your organization in an AI-driven world and understand the implications of major tech investments. Navigate Financial & Crypto Volatility by Protecting assets and explore solutions in a dynamic market. Strengthen Your GRC Framework by Leverage governance, risk, and compliance for strategic advantage. Protect Digital Trust by Addressing challenges in cybersecurity, data privacy, and combating misinformation. All while meeting

In this episode of the Risk New York podcast series, Tom Fox introduces the upcoming Risk New York Conference, scheduled for July 9-10 at Fordham Law School. The conference, hosted by GRC World Forums, will focus on various aspects of risk management, including AI, tech risk, financial and crypto risk, and GRC frameworks. Tom discusses his keynote based on his book ‘Upping the Game’ and highlights key speakers and exhibitors, including Robert Clark from Howard University, Bill Coffin and Erica Alburn from Ecosphere, and Michael Rasmussen, known as the father of GRC. The episode emphasizes the significance of the conference and provides information on discounted tickets and other details available in the show notes.

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance

2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 54 – The FCPA is Back On Edition

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance, of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s episode!

Stories this week include:

  • DOJ’s New FCPA Playbook: ‘Time to get to work’ – Ropes & Gray
  • Thought from the Compliance in AI Conference—Kristy attended
  • Building brands with culture—Fast Company
  • How to Say No at Work—Wall Street Journal
  • Fake cop pulls over real cop on I-4, gets arrested, authorities say—WESH 2
  • What does the crash mean for Boeing? (⁠BBC⁠)
  • The CITGO auction date has been extended (yet again). (⁠Reuters⁠)
  • Rubio is pressing OFAC to investigate Harvard. ⁠(NYT⁠)
  • Brad Bondi loses the DC Bar election. (⁠Reuters⁠)
  • The EU levies fresh sanctions on the Nord pipeline. (NYT⁠)

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