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Daily Compliance News: February 7, 2025, The Transactional, Not Material, World 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.

Top stories include:

  • New AG signals FCPA retreat. (Radical Compliance)
  • With apologies to Madonna, it’s a transactional world. (FT)
  • Shein, forced labor, and the EU DSA. (TechCrunch)
  • Is the Rooney Rule still legal? (Bloomberg)

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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending – January 18, 2025

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.

  • BitMEX fined an additional $100MM.  (WSJ)
  • Wells Fargo banks on compliance. (PYMTS.com)
  • China military corruption purge ‘tip of the iceberg’.  (Business Insider)
  • Cognizant defendants want to know government’s trial strategy. (Law360) sub req’d
  • What is forced labor? (BBC)
  • KPMG to open US law firm in AZ.  (Reuters)
  • SEC sues Elon Musk yet again, this time over Twitter purchase. (Bloomberg)
  • UK Minister resigns over corruption investigation in Bangladesh. (Reuters)
  • Has corporate purpose lost its purpose? (FT)
  • Return To Office compliance. (Bloomberg)

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Daily Compliance News: January 16, 2025 – The SEC Sues Musk (Again) 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 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.

Top stories include:

  • What is forced labor? (BBC)
  • Is China aiming to sell TikTok to Musk? (NYT)
  • KPMG will open a US law firm in AZ. (Reuters)
  • SEC sues Elon Musk yet again, this time over Twitter purchase. (Bloomberg)

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance: Episode 38 – The SCCE Wrap Up 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 of the ‘Two Gurus Talk Compliance Podcast,’ hosts Kristy Grant-Hart and Tom Fox delve into recent updates and stories in the compliance world. They explore the DOJ’s latest guidance on corporate compliance programs, highlighting themes of data access and the role of AI. Discussion on domestic bribery leads to the case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams for alleged violations, including unauthorized travel expenses. The hosts also analyze four significant trade sanction cases detailed by Michael Volkov, illustrating the importance of rigorous compliance measures. Notable segments include the investigation into Binance’s hefty compliance investments, the influence of competition on corporate culture, and current issues in internal controls. A curious case on Caremark claims against Wells Fargo’s board is mentioned, providing insights into potential legal trends. The podcast closes with a humorous touch on a Florida man’s recurring jail visits due to retail fraud. The episode is a comprehensive overview of key compliance topics marked by real-world examples and expert insights.

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance: Episode 27 – The Too Nice 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, we discuss how far the US should push Europe when it comes to banning goods produced with forced labor, whether Canadians are just too darn nice when it comes to bribery, the Supreme Court’s review of when cash given to a US politician crosses from a thank-you gift to a bribe, and a Florida man’s notice to arresting officers that he’d be drinking his beer before being arrested because it’s cold.

The issue of forced labor, particularly in China, and its resultant goods has triggered a significant discourse between the US and Europe, highlighting the intricate connection between international trade and human rights. Tom argues for Europe to adopt stringent measures against forced labor like the US and credits his stand to his profound understanding of the extensive impact such a practice has on modern society. He advocates for a broad ban on goods linked to forced labor and is enthusiastic about the potential of a joint EU, US, and UK task force addressing the issue.

Kristy, with her focused view on the contrasting approaches of the US and Europe, agrees with the necessity of a robust response. She acknowledges the US’s advanced position in tackling forced labor challenges, appreciates the EU’s efforts to enact a similar ban, and supports the idea of a joint task force. She underlines the importance of preventing goods made from forced labor from entering the US via Europe.

 Highlights Include:

  • The fight against climate change reporting. (Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance)
  • Are Canadians too nice to fight ABC? (GAB)
  • What is the opposite of right for compliance? (COI Blog)
  • Between a rock and a hard place. (China Law Blog)
  • Are you shadow trading? (NYU Corporate and Enforcement Blog)
  • Europe Should Be Pushed to Take On Chinese Forced Labor, U.S. Lawmakers Say (WSJ)
  • Corruption or Just Politics? Supreme Court Weighs New Bribery Case as More Clashes Are Brewing (WSJ)
  • The Department of Justice Unveils Groundbreaking Pilot Program: Incentivizing Whistleblowers with Immunity (JDSUPRA)
  • From Gen Z to boomers: How to give critical feedback at work (Washington Post)
  • Florida man pops open beer during police encounter because it was ‘cold’ and he wanted to drink it (FOX 35 Orlando) 

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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending April 20, 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 compliance professionals, 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. Menendez defense: My wife did it.  (ABC)

2. Rethinking how your company handles cyber-risk. (FT)

3. The story of the jailed crypto officer. (NYT)

4. Jontay Porter was banned for life by the NBA for gambling on games.  (ESPN)

5. More Boeing whistleblowers step forward. (WSJ)

6. Nigeria recovers $27 million in a corruption probe. (Barron’s)

7. The EU urged China to take on Chinese forced labor. (WSJ)

8. DOJ Whistleblower program rolled out. (WSJ)

9. Silence and omission are not securities fraud.  (Reuters)

10. Venezuela arrests more PdVSA execs. (Bloomberg)

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Daily Compliance News: March 7, 2024 – The Forced Labor Slow Porsche 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:

  • Forced labor and Porsches.  (WSJ)
  • Bribery acquittal in London. (FT)
  • The SEC approves weakened climate reporting rules. (NYT)
  • The Hotel California criminal trial was dismissed. (Bloomberg)

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Daily Compliance News: January 23, 2024 – The Gen Z 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:

  • Exxon sues to prevent shareholders climate petitions at Board meeting.  (BBC)
  • Toughening China’s forced labor import ban is coming. (WSJ)
  • Gen Z is taking on more part-time jobs. What are the compliance risks? (WaPo)
  • Binance fights SEC oversight. (Reuters)

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Daily Compliance News: November 3, 2023 – The No Material Impact 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 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.

  • Altice USA says the corruption probe will have ‘no material impact’ on business. (Bloomberg)
  • Costco is in trouble for stocking products produced by forced labor. (WSJ)
  • The FDIC is probing former First Republic officers. (Reuters)
  • Big 10 coaches are livid over UM football cheating. (ESPN)
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Daily Compliance News: October 26, 2023 – The Don’t Play Games 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.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

  • Forced labor in yet another Chinese industry?  (WSJ)
  • Data privacy and Trump. (The Guardian)
  • Suspicious death shadows Austrian corruption probe. (FT)
  • Don’t play games with the SEC. (Reuters)