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Daily Compliance News: December 19, 2023 – The FTC Scores Big Win 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.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

  • Questions about the state of the CA settlement with ActivisionBlizzard. (NYT)
  • Will Clarence Thomas recuse in the Trump case? (Reuters)
  • Nikola founder, was sentenced to 4 years for fraud. (FT)
  • FTC scores a big court win. (NYT)
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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: December 18, 2023 – The Grinch 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.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

  • How the Grinch stole company holiday parties. (NYT)
  • How Isaac Asimov informed AI rulemaking. (FT)
  • Gov. misconduct sank Fat Leonard’s trial. (WSJ)
  • A British anti-corruption cop was found dead in suspicious circumstances. (Daily Mail)
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10 For 10

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending December 16, 2023

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 the compliance professional, 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.

  • Former Wirecard CFO criminally charged. (FT)
  • Ex-Bank of China mgr jailed for life. (Bloomberg)
  • Freepoint settles charges over years-long bribery scheme. (Reuters)
  • Former BP CEO docked $40M for ‘serious misconduct’. (WSJ)
  • Top DOJ says it’s not soft on corporate crime. (WSJ)
  • The State Department aids in the fight against corruption. (DoS Press Release)
  • The Pope says to be merciful on Vatican corruption. (The Pillar)
  • The US has a new anti-extortion bill. (Transparency International)
  • Musk was compelled to testify in the SEC probe. (Reuters)

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Daily Compliance News: December 15, 2023 – The Wirecard Redux 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.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

  • Was the former Wirecard COO a Russian spy? (WSJ)
  • A former Wirecard CFO was criminally charged. (FT)
  • An ex-Bank of China manager was jailed for life. (Bloomberg)
  • Freepoint settles charges over a years-long bribery scheme. (Reuters)
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2 Gurus Talk Compliance

2 Gurus Talk Compliance: Episode 19 – The Holiday Edition

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk about 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! In this episode, Tom and Kristy take on a wide variety of topics, including Florida Man’s Booty Patrol.

In the ever-evolving world of regulatory compliance and risk management, challenges are constant and strategies must be dynamic. Tom highlights recent SEC pronouncements on culture and takes a look back at Serpico and the Salt Lake City Olympic scandal. Kristy highlights AI regulation in the EU and US, talks about the need for employees to have some time off, and checks in on Florida Man. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart as they delve deeper into these issues in this episode of the 2 Gurus Talk Compliance podcast.

Highlights Include:

  1. SEC Chief Accountant on what bothers him. (WSJ)
  2. Using onboarding as a corporate culture set. (FCPA Blog)
  3. Serpico at 50. (The Guardian)
  4. Salt Lake City Olympic corruption scandal, 25 years later. (Salt Lake Tribune)
  5. Carrot and Stick in new M&A Safe Harbor (Compliance and Enforcement)
  6. SEC Kicks Climate Rule to 2024 (Radical Compliance)
  7. In Landmark Vote, Europe Approves AI Regulations–Paving the Way for U.S. Adoption (Inc.com)
  8. SEC Head Warns Against ‘AI Washing,’ the High-Tech Version of ‘Greenwashing’ (WSJ)
  9. Employees Need Time Off. Here’s How to Craft a Successful Policy. (Bamboo HR)
  10. Florida man faces charges after driving ‘BOOTY PATROL’ truck (ClickOrlando News)

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Daily Compliance News: December 13, 2023 – The Not Soft on Crime 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.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

  • DOJ says it’s not soft on corporate crime. (WSJ)
  • COP28 reaches a historic deal. (FT)
  • The lure of corruption is omnipresent. (Catholic News Agency)
  • The epic verdict adds to Google int’l antitrust woes. (Reuters)
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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: December 12, 2023 – The WFH Winners and Losers 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.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

  • The Pope says to be merciful about Vatican corruption. (The Pillar)
  • Major oil producers scuttle COP28. (FT)
  • Winners and Losers in WFH. (WSJ)
  • The State Department aids in the fight against corruption. (DoS Press Release)
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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: December 11, 2023 – The Coach Class Travel 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.

  • The 10th Conference on State Parties on Corruption. (Transparency International)
  • There is no business-class travel for PwC, as it’s not green enough. (FT)
  • Nasdaq settles Iran sanctions violations. (WSJ)
  • Why the GOP doesn’t want diverse law firms. (WaPo)
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10 For 10

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending December 9, 2023

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 the compliance professional, 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.

You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance and ethics-related stories each day, here.

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Daily Compliance News: December 6, 2023 – The Trump Corruption Playbook 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.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

  • Leadership lessons from Sam Altman. (Bloomberg)
  • Trump has a playbook for 2nd term corruption. (The Atlantic)
  • NDAs get trickier. (WSJ)
  • Tesla whistleblower says cars are not safe. (BBC)