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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending December 7, 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 you the compliance professional and the compliance stories you need to know to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear the stories every compliance professional should know 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.

  • McKinsey agrees to FCPA settlement for corruption in South Africa. (DOJ Press Release)
  • Judge rejects DOJ/Boeing settlement.  (WSJ)
  • Defense in Trafigura case can’t knock out star prosecution witness. (FT)
  • Was it corruption or a smart (or dumb) business deal? (TNR)
  • Tesla lost the case on the 2nd Musk pay package. (WSJ)
  • Was it fraud or worse? (NYT)
  • Paul Atkins was selected to head SEC. (FT)
  • Trump-appointed Texas judge enjoins CTA nationally. (Bloomberg)
  • OIG looks to hold nursing care execs responsible. (McKnight’s Long-Term Care News)
  • Buying/Selling homes and compliance.  (Mortgage News Daily)

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: December 6, 2024 – The Boeing Settlement Bounced 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.

  • He forgot what the Compliance Committee did. (FT)
  • Colombia’s Finance Minister was replaced. (Reuters)
  • McKinsey agrees to FCPA settlement for corruption in South Africa. (DOJ Press Release)
  • Judge rejects DOJ/Boeing settlement.  (WSJ)

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Daily Compliance News: November 26, 2024 – The Long Arm of the Law 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.

  • Thales is under a corruption investigation. (BBC)
  • Was it fraud or worse? (NYT)
  • What happens when a company loses its groove?  (WSJ)
  • How will the Adani case test the long arm of US jurisdiction? (Bloomberg)

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Compliance Tip of the Day

Compliance Tip of the Day – Policy Week: Extortion Payments

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, we aim to provide bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay on top of your compliance game. Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep your organization on the right side of the law. Tune in daily for your dose of compliance wisdom, and let’s make compliance a little less daunting, one tip at a time.

Today, we conclude our week-long series on key anti-corruption policies. In this episode, we review policies on extortion payments.

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: November 21, 2024-the Adani Group 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.

For the first time ever, the Daily Compliance News focuses on one story, the massive civil and criminal set of charges brought against the Adani Group and its founder Gautam Adani. Articles featured in this edition include, the NYT, FT and WSJ.

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Compliance Into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds: DOJ Under Trump: FCPA Enforcement and Compliance

The award-winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Are you looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of ‘Compliance into the Weeds,’ Tom Fox and Matt Kelly dive into the Trump Administration’s DOJ nominees, FCPA enforcement going forward, and what it may all mean for compliance professionals.

Tom and Matt explore the potential impacts of these nominations, notably the controversial choice of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, and how they could shape the direction of anti-corruption enforcement and compliance practices. They also discuss the realistic aspects of other nominees, including Trump’s attorneys Todd Blanche and Emil Bove and former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, who proposed to lead the Southern District of New York. The conversation touches on potential strategies for compliance officers, such as the increased significance of self-disclosure and the broader ramifications for corporate and foreign policy enforcement under a Trump administration.

Key highlights:

  • Trump’s DOJ Nominees: An Overview
  • Potential Changes in FCPA Enforcement
  • Self-Disclosure and Compliance
  • Implications for Compliance Officers

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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending November 16, 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 you the compliance professional and the compliance stories you need to know to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear the stories every compliance professional should know 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.

  • Meta fined $840MM in EU for anti-trust violations. (NYT)
  • SBF LT. Builds fraud detection tool for DOJ. (Reuters)
  • Shell wins appeal in landmark climate case. (NYT)
  • ADM CCO steps down amid probe.  (Bloomberg)
  • End of ESG and crypt initiatives at SEC. (WSJ)
  • What science reveals about corruption. (El Pais)
  • Telefónica Venezuela settles FCPA action. (WSJ)
  • Handling a difficult employee with health issues. (NYT)
  • Hidden cost of textile and apparel non-compliance. (Homeland Security Today)
  • NetEase execs arrested for bribery and money laundering.  (biz)

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Compliance Into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds: Understanding the Telefónica Venezolana FCPA Enforcement Action

The award-winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Are you looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of ‘Compliance into the Weeds,’ Tom Fox and Matt Kelly dive into the recently released FCPA enforcement action involving the Telefónica Venezolana subsidiary.

They explore the bribery scheme used by Telefónica Venezolana to win an auction for U.S. dollars in 2014, resulting in a significant criminal penalty. The episode delves into the complexities of compliance in high-risk jurisdictions, the importance of incorporating anti-corruption due diligence into supply chains, and the implications of the new enforcement landscape under different administrations. Key lessons include the surprising extent of supplier risk, the long tail of FCPA enforcement, and the financial benefits of robust compliance practices.

Key highlights:

  • Details of the Bribery Scheme
  • Consequences and Penalties for Telefónica Venezolana
  • Compliance Challenges and Lessons Learned
  • Risk Management in High-Risk Jurisdictions
  • The Importance of a Robust Compliance Program
  • Long-Term Implications of FCPA Violations
  • Future of FCPA Enforcement

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Compliance Tip of the Day

Compliance Tip of the Day – Lessons Learned From Telefónica Venezolana

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, we aim to provide bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay on top of your compliance game. Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep your organization on the right side of the law. Tune in daily for your dose of compliance wisdom, and let’s make compliance a little less daunting, one tip at a time.

Today, we consider 3 key takeaways from the Telefónica Venezolana FCPA enforcement action announced last week.

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: November 11, 2024 – The Veteran’s Day 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.

  • NetEase executives arrested for bribery and money laundering.  (gamesindustry.biz)
  • Hidden cost of textile and apparel non-compliance. (Homeland Security Today)
  • Handling a difficult employee with health issues. (NYT)
  • Telefónica Venezuela settles FCPA action. (WSJ)

For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here.

Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids, on Amazon.com.