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Daily Compliance News: February 15, 2024 – The Lock The Doors 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.

  • Elon Musk says Delaware has ‘locked the doors’. (Reuters)
  • OECD at 25.  (The Hill)
  • The SEC is bracing for litigation over climate change regs. (WSJ)
  • $130MM paid to creditors in the Mozambique Tuna Bond corruption scandal. (Spotlight on Corruption)

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance: Episode 22 – FCPA Blog Tribute

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 compliance-related topics but begin with their reflections on the FCPA Blog.

In the ever-evolving world of regulatory compliance and risk management, challenges are constant, and strategies must be dynamic. Tom highlights the corruption in Ukraine, Elon Musk loses $55bn and throws a tantrum, and why Brazil wants to punish Transparency International. Kristy highlights the DEI, how to fire employees, remote workforce challenges for a CCO 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.     FCPA Blog announces its closing. (FCPA Compliance & Ethics Blog)

2.     A massive corruption scandal was uncovered in Ukraine.  (CNN)

3.     Musk’s $55bn pay package is voided and he wants to move to Texas. (WSJ)

4.     An Ecuadorian official got a $70,000 watch as a bribe. (Bloomberg)

5.     Brazil goes after TI for its CPI. (FT)

6.     Firing employees the right way is part of compliance (FCPA Blog)

7.     Mark Cuban Doubles Down on Support for DEI After Trading Barbs With Anti-Diversity Crusader Elon Musk (Inc.com)

8.     Remote Workforces Create New Challenges for Investigators and Compliance Officers (NAVEX)

9.     New Jersey and New Hampshire Pass Comprehensive Privacy Legislation (Inside Privacy/Covington)

10.  Florida man steals Snoop Dogg’s bobblehead but later has change of heart (Local 10 News)

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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending February 3, 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 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.

  1. A massive corruption scandal was uncovered in Ukraine. (CNN)
  2. Avon is still doing business in Russia.  (BBC)
  3. TI-CPI is out.  (TI)
  4. An Ecuadorian official got a $70,000 watch as a bribe.  (Bloomberg)
  5. Banks will need to gear up to access the corporate ownership database. (WSJ)
  6. Musk’s $55 billion pay package was voided.  (FT)
  7. Musk wants to move Tesla to Texas.  (FT)
  8. Will Razak get a pardon for 1 MDB? (South China Morning Post)
  9. Germany pulls support for the supply chain abuse law.  (FT)

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Daily Compliance News: January 31, 2024 – The $70,000 Watch 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:

• Germany to seize $2 billion worth of bitcoin. (NYT)

• Musk’s $55 billion pay package is voided.  (FT)

• An Ecuadorian official got a $70,000 watch as a bribe.  (Bloomberg)

• More lawyer trouble for fake ChatGPT citations.  (Reuters)

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Daily Compliance News: January 8, 2024 – The Unwarranted Embarrassment 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:

  • Fat when de-risking leads to more risks, or at least newer risks. (WSJ)
  • The state of Florida can now import drugs from Canada. (WaPo)
  • Africa’s richest man accuses Nigeria’s anti-corruption watchdog of seeking to cause “unwarranted embarrassment.”. (FT)
  • Musk’s drug use concerns executives. (Bloomberg)
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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: November 30, 2023 – The Go F-Yourself Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance brings to 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.

  • How to avoid becoming ‘old’ at work. (FT)
  • Will SCt gut SEC enforcement? (Reuters)
  • Salt Lake City Olympic corruption scandal, 25 years later. (Salt Lake Tribune)
  • Elon Musk tells advertisers who disagree with him to ‘F-off’. (NYT)
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Daily Compliance News: October 10, 2023 – The CEOs Misbehaving 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:

  • Claudia Goldin won a Nobel in Economics. (WaPo)
  • Misbehaving CEOs hurt the entire company. (FT)
  • Will Elon Musk lose to the SEC this time? (Reuters)
  • The US is trying to crack down on sanctions evaders. (WSJ)
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Daily Compliance News: October 9, 2023 – The When Safety Isn’t No. 1 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:

  • Company inaction allegedly led to 7 worker deaths.  (NYT)
  • SFO brings corruption charges. (FT)
  • Lineup of Elon Musk legal woes. (Reuters)
  • MAGA nuts aside, companies want to be inclusive. (Bloomberg)
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Daily Compliance News: October 4, 2023 – The SEC Had a Busy Week 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:

  • Matt Levine on the SEC’s busy week.   (Bloomberg)
  • EX-A&F CEO under investigation for sexually harassing men.   (BBC)
  • Elon Musk to face trial over Twitter disclosures. (Reuters)
  • Estimating Chinese corruption. (FT)