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Daily Compliance News: April 24, 2024 – The No To Non-Competes 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:

  • FTC bans non-competes. (FTC Press Release)
  • Why CEO succession is so hard. (FT)
  • A landgrab through corruption in Ukraine. (Al Jazeera)
  • Trade sanctions in a PdVSA-related case. (WSJ)

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Daily Compliance News: December 19, 2023 – The FTC Scores Big Win 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:

  • Questions about the state of the CA settlement with ActivisionBlizzard. (NYT)
  • Will Clarence Thomas recuse in the Trump case? (Reuters)
  • Nikola founder, was sentenced to 4 years for fraud. (FT)
  • FTC scores a big court win. (NYT)
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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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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: 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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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending July 15, 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.

·       EU-US agree on data sharing pact. (NYT)

·       Max Schrems slams back, vows legal challenge.  (Reuters)

·       Labor Party to back global ABC court. (The Guardian)

·       Chinese ABC probe moves to advanced stage.  (FT)

·       Did a sheriff’s corruption lead to a mass shooting? (Houston Chronicle)

·       Is your company investing in China?  (NYT)

·       Alleged fraudster said customers devised the fraud. (FT)

·       UK AML regime ‘not fit for purpose’.  (FT)

·       BOA has its own fake accounts scandal. (Radical Compliance)

·       Merrill Lynch to pay $12MM fine for failure to report.  (WSJ)

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Daily Compliance News: July 14, 2023 – The Letter to the Editor 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.

  • GOP demands more regulation of big tech, then investigates FTC for doing so. (WSJ)
  • Is your company investing in China? (NYT)
  • Alleged fraudster said customers devised the fraud. (FT)
  • UK AML regime ‘not fit for purpose’. (FT)
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Daily Compliance News: June 29, 2023 – The Spy v. Spy 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:

  • Larry Householder to be sentenced. (WCPO)
  • Big guns testify at FTC v. Microsoft hearing. (NYT)
  • Who is spying on whom? (WSJ)
  • Climate changes rankle the insurance industry. (WSJ)
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Daily Compliance News – June 23, 2023 – The Deleted Messages 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.

  • Microsoft/Activision merger hearing to begin. (WSJ)
  • Judge severely spanks lawyer for using ChatGPT for Motion. (WSJ)
  • JPMorgan to pay $4MM for deleted messages. (WSJ)
  • Twitter shows strong willingness to comply with digital content laws. (WSJ)
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Daily Compliance News: June 22, 2023 – Is the Supreme Court For Sale 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.

  • SCt litigant pays for trip for Alito but ‘no conflict’. (NYT)
  • ZTE and Huawei employees accused of working at Chinese spy sites in Cuba. (WSJ)
  • Google launches AML tool. (WSJ)
  • FTC says Amazon duped consumers. (Reuters)