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2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 12 – Speaking Up is Awesome 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 compliance topics, including a visit by a 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, we discuss several key factors impacting the enhancement of compliance and investigation protocols for organizations, including the need for standardization and rigor in investigation protocols, a perspective rooted in his belief in the importance of a culture of compliance within organizations. Kristy takes the lead in highlighting the value of consistency and standards in investigation protocols for ensuring institutional justice and fairness. Join them as they delve deeper into this topic on this episode of the 2 Gurus Talk Compliance podcast.

 Highlights Include:

  1. ISO standards for internal investigations. (FCPA Blog)
  2. Tom releases a new book. (Amazon)
  3. The Spanish Kiss. (ESPN)
  4. How to develop a culture of compliance. (Compliance and Enforcement Blog)
  5. The first 100 days. (CCI)
  6. Has China outlawed due diligence? (FCPA Blog)
  7. 3M Settles U.S. Probe Over Tourist Trips for China Officials (FCPA Blog)
  8. You Can Now Make ChatGPT Work Specifically for Your Company. Here’s How (Inc.)
  9. You’ve Heard of Quiet Quitting. Now Companies are Quiet Cutting (WSJ)
  10. Fentanyl found in cookie jar during a traffic stop in Florida, man arrested (WFLA Florida)

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 10 – Ethical Remote Workers 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!

Tom and Kristy consider the possibility of an international anti-bribery court, challenges in enforcing judgments against countries without strong anti-corruption laws, and the United States’ unlikely participation. The European Commission issued an adequacy decision regarding data transfers between the US and EU, resolving a long-standing issue, but privacy advocate Max Schrems plans to challenge its validity. The importance of on-site due diligence, and the value of on-site audits and cybersecurity disclosure were also explored. The benefits of remote work, global anti-corruption efforts, AI safeguards, and the dangers of zero tolerance policies were covered as well. The conversation provided insights into various compliance-related topics.

Highlights Include

·      World ABC Court

·      No DOJ control on Cognizant investigation.

·      SEC adopts Cyber disclosure rules.

·      Fight against corruption in Ukraine.

·      Goldilocks Compliance.

·      Data Privacy Framework Program Launches New Website Enabling U.S. Companies to Participate in Cross-Border Data Transfers

·      Site Visits: Sometimes the Best Due Diligence is Done on Foot

·      New Data Reveals that Remote Workers are Likely More Ethical than their Office Counterparts.

·      White House Says Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft Agree to AI Safeguards

·      Man Steals Vehicle, Crashes it into Building during Search for WiFi Connection

 Resources 

  1. WSJ Risk and Compliance Journal
  2. FCPA Blog
  3. Radical Compliance
  4. Dept. Of Commerce Press Release
  5. WSJ
  6. Conflicts of Interest Blog
  7. GAB
  8. Fast Company
  9. Fox 35 Orlando

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Florida Man Moves Outside of Florida

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! This week on the podcast, we discussed a variety of financial fraud and corruption cases that have recently come to light. From Bank of America’s creation of millions of fake accounts to KPMG getting caught cheating in the Netherlands, these cases serve as a reminder to the importance of strong compliance programs and the need for companies to be proactive in preventing fraud. Additionally, the DOJ is utilizing data analytics to enhance their ability to prosecute FCPA cases, while Women in Compliance work to empower and support female professionals in the industry. Finally, the Florida Man Scam highlights the need to be aware of the potential for scams and to exercise caution when giving out personal information.

Highlights Include

·      Bank of America Scandal

·      Navex Survey

·      Corruption in Singapore

·      KPMG Cheating Scandal

·      Kenneth Polite Reflects

·      Lisa Osofsky Reflects

·      Women in Compliance

·      Florida Man Should Stay in FL

·      Contracts and Emojis

 

Resources 

  1. WSJ Risk and Compliance Journal
  2. FCPA Blog
  3. Radical Compliance
  4. Dutch News
  5. WSJ Risk and Compliance Journal
  6. DOJ Press Release
  7. 2023 Navex Survey
  8. Reuters
  9. Compliance Week
  10. BBC

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 8 – Florida Man

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, they discuss whether a compliance crisis is coming, a new compliance law in the UK, and why companies may be dialing down their public statements on ESG and DEI. They also delve into a survey on compliance concerns, the importance of preventing corruption in Ukraine, and the creation of a Department of Justice corporate crime database. With exciting stories like a bizarre crime tale and insight into the controversial Wall Street Journal article, this episode will keep you engaged and informed. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your compliance.

Highlights Include

·      Corporate Compliance in a Time of Budget Cuts

·      Preparing for UK’s New Economic Crime Offense

·      Compliance and ESG in corporate culture

·      Managing Unwanted Change in Compliance

·      Legal issues of cryptocurrency exchange

·      Rebuilding Ukraine: Business Opportunities and Corruption

·      Stress-free Workplace Priorities

·      Corporate crime database

·      Florida Man strikes again 

Resources 

1.     Compliance Crisis Coming?

2.     2023 Global Compliance Risk Benchmarking Survey

3.     Managing Unwanted Change

4.     Ukraine and Corruption

5.     DOJ launches corp crime data base

6.    Florida Man Strikes Again (Honorary Darwin Award nominee as well)

7.    How Great Companies Give Their People What They Want

8.    DOJ Drop SBF FCPA Charges

9.    Companies Quiet Diversity Talk

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