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Daily Compliance News: February 16, 2024 – The My Bad 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:

  • Lyft CEO says misplaced zero was his fault. (Bloomberg)
  • The Tesla Board Chair is under scrutiny for oversight of the company.  (NYT)
  • The FCA investigates insider trading claims. (Bloomberg)
  • A tale of 2 corps: Binance and FTX. (Reuters)

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Daily Compliance News: November 9, 2023 – The ESG Helps Hiring 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.

  • ESG helps in hiring the best and brightest. (FT)
  • The UK hits Russia with new sanctions. (WSJ)
  • Indian anti-corruption journalist targeted in spy op. (Reuters)
  • GE Aerospace to pay $9.4M in a DOJ false claims case (Compliance Week)
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10 For 10

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending September 30, 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.

  • Menendez was indicted for accepting bribes. (NYT)
  • Polish visa selling scandal. (FT)
  • FTC going after PE for serial acquisitions. (FT)
  • FCA to crack down on firms bullying their employees. (WSJ)
  • Cognizant execs trial delayed.  (Law360)
  • Indonesia vows to sue UK over Airbus settlement. (FT)
  • McKinsey to pay another $230MM for opioid settlement. (FT)
  • The US warns advisory services in China. (WSJ)
  • Chinese Deputy Bank head accused of bribery.  (Reuters)
  • SBF looking at a ‘very long’ sentence. (Reuters)

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Daily Compliance News: September 27, 2023 – The Trump Guilty of Fraud 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.

  • Trump found guilty of fraud.  (NYT)
  • FTC going after PE for serial acquisitions. (FT)
  • FCA to crack down on firms bullying their employees. (WSJ)
  • Binance melting away. (WSJ)
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FCPA Compliance Report

FCPA Compliance Report: Adam Pollock – Mission Driven Law: Serving the Greater Public Good

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Adam Pollock, co-founder of PollockCohen and Qui Tam/FCA expert.

 Adam Pollock is an experienced lawyer with a unique blend of expertise in computer science and law. Having studied computer science at the University of Michigan before transitioning into law at the University of Pennsylvania, Pollock has spent over 15 years in the legal field, specializing in white-collar defense, Qui Tam cases, False Claims Act cases, whistleblower suits and public advocacy. His law firm’s impactful public advocacy cases is rooted in a mission-driven approach, focusing on cases that serve a greater public good. He cites examples such as challenging the government over the regulation of menthol cigarettes, which disproportionately affect the African American community, and fighting for the rights of New York City retirees. Pollock’s work is driven by a desire to create positive change and make a difference. Join Tom Fox and Adam Pollock as they take a deep dive into these topics and more on this episode of the FCPA Compliance Report podcast.

 Key Highlights

·      How far back Qui Tam case go in history

·      The intersection of Qui Tam, FCA and whistleblower cases

·      Mission Driven Litigation

·      Private Attorney Generals?

·      The FCA at the Supreme Court

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 13 – The FCA Speaks 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! In this episode, Tom and Kristy take on a wide variety of topics, including a visit to Florida Man.

In the world of business, compliance and investigation protocols play a crucial role in ensuring fairness, consistency, and institutional justice. Organizations need to establish robust frameworks to handle incidents effectively and mitigate risks. In this episode of 2 Gurus Talk Compliance, a new investigation by the FCA in the UK, Rubiales resigns (finally), an interesting cyber compliance enforcement action, and Roger Ng. Kristy takes the lead in highlighting a new DOJ Opinion Release. Join them as they delve deeper into this topic on this episode of the 2 Gurus Talk Compliance podcast.

Highlights Include:

1.     Insufficient cyber plan = FCA violation.  (DOJ Press Release)

2.     Roger Ng banned for life.  (YaHooFinance)

3.     FASB adopts crypto accounting rules. (WSJ)

4.     Ken Paxton and slow creep of corruption. (Texas Tribune)

5.     Rubiales resigns. (NYT)

6.   U.K. Financial Regulator to Review Bank Treatment of Politically Exposed Persons (WSJ)

7.   FCPA Opinion Release Provides Guidance on Payment of Travel and Other Expenses for Foreign Government Officials (Volkov)

8. AI in Employment: Privacy Regulation Is Here (PLI Chronicles/Gibson Dunn)

9. Is It Time to Update Your Company’s Dress Code? What ‘Business Casual’ Means Today (Inc.)

10. Florida man banned from the ocean after trying to sail homemade hamster wheel (local news)

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Compliance into the Weeds: Failure to Have Effective Compliance Program

The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on sanctions compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode, Tom and Matt consider the recent DOJ enforcement action involving Verizon Business Network Services for failure to have an effective cyber security compliance program.

The recent case of Verizon’s non-compliance with cybersecurity standards and subsequent remediation efforts has sparked a significant conversation in the realm of cyber compliance. Tom views this case as a roadmap for companies to enhance their cybersecurity programs, emphasizing the importance of gap analysis and pressure testing. He draws parallels between cybersecurity compliance and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance, suggesting that Verizon’s case could serve as an example for other companies.

Matt applauds Verizon’s voluntary self-disclosure and extensive remediation efforts. He underscores the importance of disclosure, cooperation, and remediation in both cybersecurity and corruption cases, viewing Verizon’s actions as a positive example for other companies. Join Tom Fox and Matt Kelly as they delve deeper into this topic in the latest episode of the Compliance into the Weeds podcast. 

Key Highlights

·      Verizon’s Cybersecurity Program Failures

·      Enhancing Cybersecurity Compliance through Remediation Measures

·      Automating Compliance Efforts with GRC Tools

·      Potential Penalties for Non-Disclosure of Cybersecurity Issues

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Daily Compliance News: September 11, 2023 – The 11,196 Years 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.

  • Turkish fraud sentenced to 11,196 years in prison. (BBC)
  • FCA on the lookout for shirkers. (WSJ)
  • Argentina found liable for renationalization. (FT)
  • Kroger to pay $1.2bn to settle opioid claims. (NYT)
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Daily Compliance News: September 8, 2023 – The Slow Creep of Corruption 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.

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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending August 26, 2023

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast which 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.

  • Venezuela makes last ditch appeal re: CITGO. (Reuters)
  • SFO drops ENRC investigation. (FT)
  • Poverty a direct result of corruption. (Time)
  • Is due diligence over in China? (FCPABlog)
  • Ukraine institutes whistleblower bounty program. (BusinessInsider)
  • Nigerian ex-Energy Minister arrested for corruption by FCA. (Reuters)
  • Ex-Vitol employee to face FCPA charges. (WSJ)
  • ABC ex-prosecutor surges in Guatemalan Presidential race. (WaPo)
  • Lithium batteries scrutinized under UFLPA. (Reuters)
  • More Odebrecht indictments coming. (WSJ)

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