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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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2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 14 – Ethics & Compliance for Humans 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 of Florida Woman.

In the ever-evolving world of business, the challenges of compliance, risk management, and corporate governance are becoming increasingly complex. In this episode of Two Gurus Talk Compliance podcast, hosts Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart delve into these complexities, drawing from their extensive experience in the field. Tom highlights the importance of diverse approaches and perspectives in compliance, praising Adam Balfour’s book, “Ethics and Compliance for Humans,” for its focus on human thought and emotion rather than legal themes. Kristy focused on the need for a shared understanding of terminology in compliance, risk management, and corporate governance, also recommending Balfour’s book for its relatable tone and comprehensive coverage of key topics. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart as they continue to explore these challenges in the next episode of the 2 Gurus Talk Compliance podcast.

 Highlights Include

  1. Sen. Menendez defiant.  (ABC News)
  2. De-risking in China. (FT)
  3. Deutsch Bank fined for greenwashing. (WSJ)
  4. De-risking and China (FCPA Blog)
  5. FIFA bribery conviction tossed. (Compliance and Enforcement)
  6. FTC Names Three Amazon Executives in Suit Over Prime
  7. SEC Fines Real Estate Firm CBRE Over Violations of Whistleblower Protections (WSJ)
  8. Ex-FTX GC Launches Law Firm, Says His ‘Hugely Disappointing Experience’ Will Be Asset for Clients (Law.com)
  9. Adam Balfour’s New Book: Ethics & Compliance for Humans
  10. Florida Woman “Borrows” Alligator and Keeps it in Hotel Bathroom (7News)

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: June 10, 2023 – The Don’t Want No Stinking Compliance 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 corruption in belts and suspenders. (WSJ)
  • Alleged Texas AG bribe payor arrested. (Bloomberg)
  • Short seller as due diligence guru. (FCPA Blog)
  • You don’t need any stinking compliance. (FT)
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2 Gurus Talk Compliance

2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 5, The Taylor Swift Edition

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance, of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in their podcast, 2 Gurus Talk Compliance, as they tackle topics on behavior economics, OFAC settlement lessons, the importance of the user experience in compliance policy creation, and more. They also discuss incorporating behavioral sciences into compliance strategies and the exciting changes in compliance consulting services. With their expertise, they share insights on how data, behavioral science, and innovative approaches can improve compliance programs, business processes, and profitability.

Listen as they provide valuable insights on how to understand culture by starting a dialogue and the importance of finding someone to give a narrative. Lastly, they discuss the challenge of bribery and corruption and the need for compliance professionals to be innovative, accept failures, and be comfortable with experimentation. Take advantage of this exciting and informative podcast episode from two renowned compliance experts, Tom Fox, and Kristy Grant-Hart.

Highlights Include:

  • Document Geeks rejoice
  • BAT settlement from the Caremark/McDonalds perspective
  • New Directions for Cybersecurity
  • What is a corrupt payment?
  • Rachel Carson and leadership
  • Compliance industry growth
  • What’s on the mind of CCOs
  • Taylor Swift and compliance
  • Using AI to generate meeting notes

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1.     New Direction for Cybersecurity.

2.     BAT export control settlement-$767MM is just the start of the costs.

3.     What is the profile of a corrupt payment?

4.     Rachel Carson and Leadership

5.     The 24-Hour Rule by Adrienne Bellehumeur.

6.     Three Graphs Explain the Compliance Industry’s Growth

7.     What is top-of-mind with CCO’s?

8.     8 Handy Tools to Get AI-Generated Meeting Notes

9.     Queen of Due Diligence

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March 14, 2023 – The $27bn In Corruption 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 of Daily Compliance News:

·       Qatar alleged to have spied on Swiss FIFA prosecutor. (Times of Israel)

·       $27bn tax and corruption scandal in Indonesia. (TheStraitsTimes)

·       South African corruption watchdog to clear President Ramaphosa. (NYT)

·       Coal company receives declination. (FCPA Blog)

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This Week in FCPA-Episode 149 – the White Privilege edition

After a week hiatus, the lads are back. While debating white privilege and the Varsity Blues scandal, they also take a look at some of this week’s top compliance and ethics stories which caught their collective eyes this week.

  1. Guilty pleas begin in the Varsity Blues scandal. Antonio Blumberg report in the Huffington Post. For those who did not plead guilty, additional charges filed. Melissa Korn reports in the Wall Street Journal. Jay interviews Justin Paperny about the Varsity Blues sting, in Corporate Compliance Insights. For one of the best and fullest explanations of the white privilege component, see Caitlan Flanagan’s article in The Atlantic.
  2. Does your company lack integrity? Mike Volkov gives 5 signs which show it does, on Corruption, Crime and Compliance.
  3. Standard Chartered joins the $1 bn fine club. Emily Flitter reportsin the New York Times. Jon Rusch takes a deep dive in Dipping Through Geometries.
  4. What is the intersection of DD and AI? Merritt Smith considers in the FCPA Blog.
  5. OFAC enforcement action demonstrates need for pre-acquisition due diligence? Lawyers from Paul, Weiss in the NYU Compliance and Enforcement Blog.
  6. What is ethical AI? Tom Austin explores on the Analyst Syndicate.
  7. What are the shifting reasons for FCPA enforcement? Kevin Keller on the Global Anti-corruption Blog.
  8. What are the risks to investors in Uber? Shannon Bond reports in the Financial Times. (sub req’d)
  9. This week Tom explores the intersection of Shakespeare and Compliance through the lens of King Lear. Check out the following: Part 1-Innovation;Part 2– Changing Your Focus; Part 3– Engaging Your Audience; Part 4-a Different Interpretation; and Part 5-The Fool.The podcast is available on multiple sites: the FCPA Compliance Report, iTunes, JDSupra, Panoplyand YouTube. The Compliance Podcast Network is now also on Spotify and Corporate Compliance Insights.

Tom Fox is the Compliance Evangelist 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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This Week in FCPA-Episode 148 – the Hope Springs Eternal edition

As Opening Day near and the Astros are predicted to unseat Jay’s Red Sox to win the 2019 World Series, both lads are eternally hopeful for their hometown heroes. While debating this issue, they also take a look at some of this week’s top compliance and ethics stories which caught their collective eyes this week.

  1. Former Hong Kong official sentenced for FCPA violations. Harry Cassin reports in the FCPA Blog. Matthew Goldstein reports on how to reduce your FCPA sentence in the New York Times.
  2. SEC awards two whistleblowers $50MM. Kristin Broughton in the WSJ Risk and Compliance Journal. Matt Kelly takes a deep dive in Radical Compliance. Doug Cornelius gets snarky in Compliance Building. Jonathan Marks weighs in on Board and Fraud.
  3. Jonathan Ruschand William Weaver debate whether corruption can be measured. Both on the FCPA Blog.
  4. Was it fraud or was it incompetency? The HP v. Autonomy civil trial begins in London. The BBC
  5. What is the difference in whistleblowing and extortion? Joe Mont explains in Compliance Week. (sub req’d)
  6. What are your supply chain risks? Russ Berland explores in Part 1 of a two-part blog post series on Corporate Compliance Insights.
  7. Looking at enforcement of financial market crimes in Canada and UK. Anita Anand reports in NYU’s Compliance and Enforcement Blog.
  8. What steps can you take to reduce whistleblower retaliation? Matt Kelly opines in Navex Global’s Ethics and Compliance Matters
  9. OECD slams Canadian government for interfering in SNC-Lavalin corruption investigation. Jonathan Rausch reports in Dipping Through Geometries.
  10. Join Tom and AMI’s Jesse Caplan for a 5-part exploration of emerging issues in healthcare compliance and monitoring. Check out the following: Part 1-Opioid Crisis-Legal issue; Part 2– Opioid Crisis-compliance solution; Part 3– the regulators; Part 4-the monitoring healthcare organizations; and Part 5-proactive monitoring. The podcast is available on multiple sites: the FCPA Compliance Report, iTunes, JDSupra, Panoplyand YouTube. The Compliance Podcast Network is now also on Spotifyand Corporate Compliance Insights.
  11. In Houston on April 11? Join the Greater Houston Business and Ethics Roundtable for a presentation for one year look back on GDPR. Registration and information are here.
  12. Check out the latest edition of Great Women in Compliance where Mary Shirley visits with Marianne Ibrahim.

Tom Fox is the Compliance Evangelist 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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This Week in FCPA-Episode 145 – Conferencing in America edition

Tom and Jay were both conferencing this week, albeit in different disciplines. Tom at Podfest Expo and Jay at the ABA White Collar Crime conference. In between they discussed some of this week’s top compliance and ethics stories which caught their collective eyes.

  1. MTS has massive FCPA resolution. Harry Cassin breaks the story in the FCPA Blog. See DOJ Press Release. See SEC Cease and Desist Order.
  2. CTFT to follow DOJ lead on enforcement and SEC lead on Whistleblowers. Dick Cassin reports in the FCPA Blog. See CTFT Press Release.
  3. Hacienda Healthcare is one of the worst corporate governance failures ever. Matt Kelly writes about it in Radical Compliance. Tom and Matt take a deep dive in Episode 113 of Compliance into the Weeds.
  4. Gulnara Karimova charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering in the whooping amount of $866MM. Harry Cassin reports in the FCPA Blog. See DOJ Press Release.
  5. Are consumers the new regulators of global business practices? Richard Young explores in the Navex Global’s Ethics and Compliance Matters
  6. Are Boards getting sufficient information on risk? Kristin Broughton reports in the WSJ Risk and Compliance Journal. Matt Kelly says compliance professionals can help in Navex Global’s Ethics and Compliance Matters.
  7. Is Baker MacKenzie in deep trouble over JBF bribery settlement? Former partner to be deposed over hire of Brazilian prosecutor. Michael Macagnone reports in Law360. The same partner left the firm to join Peirce Bainbridge, Clara Hudson reports in GIR. (sub req’d on both)
  8. Dutch prosecutors have told Shell the company will be criminally indicted over its role in obtain drilling rights in Nigeria. Chloe Taylor reports in CNBC.com.
  9. Jay begins a new role as a Featured Columnist on Corporate Compliance Insights. Check out CCI’s cool new look. (Interview with CCI’s new EIC Sarah Haddon next week).
  10. Rod Rosenstein says farewell to the compliance community. Text of Rosenstein speech here.
  11. Tom returns his periodic podcast series the Opinion Release Papers, with a five-part offering this week. Check out the following: Part 1-Opinion Release 10-03 on charitable donations under the FCPA; Part 2-Opinion Release 10-02 on hiring foreign officials as agents; Part 3– Opinion Release 07-01, travel for foreign officials; Part 4-Opinion Release 07-02, travel for and entertainment of foreign officials; Part 5-Opinion Release 11-01, why should you use the process. The podcast is available on multiple sites: the FCPA Compliance Report, iTunes, JDSupra, Panoplyand YouTube. The Compliance Podcast Network is now also on Spotify. It is now also on Corporate Compliance Insights.

Tom Fox is the Compliance Evangelist and can be reached at tfox@tfoxlaw.com. Jay Rosen is       Mr. Monitor and can be reached at jrosen@affiliatedmonitors.com.
For more information on how an independent monitor can help improve your company’s ethics and compliance program, visit our sponsor Affiliated Monitors at www.affiliatedmonitors.com.