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2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 18 — Florida Man Games

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Post date November 10, 2023
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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 various topics including the state image of Florida Man.

In the complex world of corporate governance, the issues of corporate misconduct, leadership accountability, and professional productivity are of paramount importance. Tom emphasizes the need for thorough due diligence when appointing leaders, particularly those with a history of misconduct. He also advocates for detailed record-keeping as a tool for managing workload and enhancing productivity. Kristy echoes these sentiments, highlighting the significance of ethical leadership and effective compliance measures. She also offers practical strategies for dealing with workplace challenges such as micromanagement and office politics. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart as they delve deeper into these topics in this award-winning 2 Gurus Talk Compliance podcast episode.

Highlights Include:

1. FCA bans Jes Staley (Compliance Week)

2. What is the purpose of a policy: Integrity in cricket? (University of Sussex)

3. CA gun shop owner pleads guilty to bribing former county sheriff. (CSB-SF)

4. US Bankruptcy trustee seeks return of fees award to law firm of paramour. (Reuters)

5. ICO apologizes to ex-Nat West chief. (FT)

6. Lawmakers Press Costco on China Forced Labor (WSJ)

7. Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud (Reuters)

8. UK Parliament Enacts Sweeping New Fraud Legislation Aimed at AML/TF Activities (Volkov)

9. Ever Thought ‘Just Leave Me Alone to Do My Job’? This Is for You (WSJ)

10. Which Florida Man best embodies the state’s spirit? A new contest will decide. (Washington Post)

Resources

Kristy Grant-Hart on LinkedIn

Tom

Tags COI, Costco, cricket, FTX, ICO, Jes Staley, SBF, UK

GalloCast

Gallocast-Episode 12: Halloween and Day of the Dead

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Post date November 5, 2023
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Welcome to the GalloCast. You have heard of the Manningcast in football. Now we have the Gallocast in compliance. The two top brothers in compliance, Nick and Gio Gallo, come together for a free-form exploration of compliance topics. It is an excellent insight on compliance brought to you by the co-CEOs of ComplianceLine. Fun, witty, and insightful with a dash of the two brothers throughout. It is like listening to the Brothers Gallo talk about compliance at the Sunday dinner table. Hosted by Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance.

Halloween and Day of the Dead are just past us as the Brothers Gallo return for another Gallocast. Nick Gallo, in discussing SBF and FTX, emphasizes the importance of legal guidance and accountability in navigating complex ethical issues. He believes in the power of effective communication and strategic leadership in advocating for corporate ethics and compliance. On the other hand, Gio Gallo, with his focus on storytelling and advocacy, stresses the significance of securing budget allocation towards compliance and ethics from the executive suite. He believes a cultural shift within the organization involving a diverse group of individuals is crucial in addressing compliance and ethics challenges. Join Tom Fox, Nick Gallo, and Gio Gallo as they delve deeper into these topics in this episode of the GalloCast podcast.

Key Highlights:

SBF and Advice of Counsel defense. Where does the leadership buck stop?
RTW or WFH. How should an employer(s) approach this topic?
DS Disco- Why would 25% of the workforce write a letter to BOD asking them to fix corporate culture?
At what point should a start-up build out its internal controls? How about a compliance program?
How transparent should your whistleblowing process be with a reporter?
UM, the football program, is being investigated for electronic sign stealing.
What happens if a whistleblower allegation is made in bad faith?

Resources

Nick Gallo on LinkedIn

Gio Gallo on LinkedIn

Ethico

Tom Fox

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Tags compliance, culture, FTX, RTW, SBF, WFH, whistleblower

10 For 10

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending November 4, 2023

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Post date November 4, 2023
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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.

Altice USA says corruption probe will have ‘no material impact’ on business. (Bloomberg)
Costco is in trouble for stocking products produced by forced labor. (WSJ)
FDIC probing former First Republic officers. (Reuters)
Big 10 coaches are livid over UM football cheating. (ESPN)
France wants an anti-corruption commission with teeth. (Politico)
Companies are still struggling with communications compliance. (WSJ)
Biden Administration releases statement on AI. (FT)
Is crypto financing terrorism? (NYT)
Suits against A&F begin. (WSJ)
SBF was found guilty. (WSJ)

You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance and ethics-related stories each day, here.

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Tags AI, Altice USA, communications compliance, Costco, FDIC, FTX, SBF

GalloCast

Gallocast – Episode 12: Halloween and Day of the Dead

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Post date November 3, 2023
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Key Highlights:

SBF and Advice of Counsel defense. Where does the leadership buck stop?
RTW or WFH. How should an employer(s) approach this topic?
DS Disco- Why would 25% of the workforce write a letter to BOD asking them to fix corporate culture?
At what point should a start-up build out its internal controls? How about a compliance program?
How transparent should your whistleblowing process be with a reporter?
UM, the football program, is being investigated for electronic sign stealing.
What happens if a whistleblower allegation is made in bad faith?

Resources

Nick Gallo on LinkedIn

Gio Gallo on LinkedIn

Ethico

Tom Fox

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Tags compliance, culture, FTX, RTW, SBF, WFH, whistleblower

Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: November 2, 2023 – The Pyramid of Deceit Edition

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Post date November 2, 2023
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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:

Chinese generals and corruption. (Bloomberg)
More compliance scrutiny on M&A targets. (WSJ)
GE Healthcare discloses FCPA investigation in China. (WSJ)
Prosecutors make closing arguments in the SBF trial. (NYT)

Tags corruption in China, FCPA, FTX, M&A Safe Harbor, SBF

2 Gurus Talk Compliance

2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 17: Self-Improvement Edition

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Post date October 27, 2023
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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 various topics, including the self-improvement of Florida Man gone astray.

Challenges are constant in the ever-evolving regulatory compliance and risk management world, and strategies must be dynamic. Tom highlights the technological shortcomings of many compliance programs and the critical role of compliance officers in mitigating reputational damage. He emphasizes continuous improvement and vigilance, ensuring due diligence and monitoring compliance strategies. Kristy acknowledges the progress made in the field over the past two decades but also points out the technology gap in integrating governance, risk, and compliance data. She underscores the need for better handling of integrated reporting in the future. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart as they delve deeper into these issues in this 2 Gurus Talk Compliance podcast episode.

Highlights Include:

What does the lull in FCPA enforcement mean for chief compliance officers? (FCPA Blog)
CA enacts climate change disclosures. (HLS Forum on Corp Governance)
CFTC and monitors. (Compliance and Enforcement)
U.S. Warns Businesses to Guard Against Iran Missile Push (WSJ)
Combining COI and Risk Assessments. (COI Blog)
U.S. Lifts Broad Sanctions Against Venezuela for Six Months (WSJ)
The Gap In SEC Individual FCPA Enforcement Actions Is Over Three Years (FCPA Professor)
Report: Insourcing Up, Confidence Too (Radical Compliance):
Prosecutors in Sam Bankman-Fried trial compare defense argument to ‘Dumb and Dumber’ (CNBC)
Florida man’s quest to fulfill ‘daily theft quota’ lands him in jail across county lines, deputies say (Fox Orlando)

Resources:

Kristy Grant-Hart on LinkedIn

Tom

Tags California, CFTC, climate disclosures, COI, FCPA, Florida Man, monitors, PdVSA, SBF, SEC

Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: October 18, 2023 – The Not Reckless Edition

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Post date October 18, 2023
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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.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

Davos in the desert. (NYT)
Break up News Corp? (FT)
SBF lawyers say FTX investments ‘not reckless’. (Reuters)
HSBC blocks employees from texting. (Bloomberg)

Tags communications compliance, FTX, HSBC, New Corp, SBF

10 For 10

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending October 14, 2023

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Post date October 14, 2023
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Staley was banned from the financial services arena. (FT)
More 1MDB trouble for Goldman. (Reuters)
When your ex testifies in your fraud case. (WaPo)
CA law requires companies to report carbon emissions. (BBC)
Belgium to unfreeze frozen Russian assets. (WSJ)
SFO brings corruption charges. (FT)
Elon Musk’s legal woes. (Reuters)
Crypto is having trouble getting CCOs. (WSJ)
Roger Ng heads to Malaysia. (AP)

You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance and ethics-related stories each day, here.

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Tags 1MDB, carbon emissions, CCOs, crypto, FTX, Jes Staley, Roger Ng, SBF, SFO

2 Gurus Talk Compliance

2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 15 – The I Don’t Like it Edition

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Post date October 13, 2023
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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 to Florida Women.

The landscape of corporate compliance is ever-evolving, with recent developments posing new challenges and opportunities for businesses. Compliance is a dynamic process that requires constant monitoring and retrospective reviews to identify potential risks and changes. He also emphasizes the importance of involving compliance officers early in the due diligence process of mergers and acquisitions and acknowledges the complexities of managing conflicts of interest in networking and hiring. Tom and Kristy advocate for a proactive approach to compliance, highlighting the importance of regulatory resources such as the New York State Department of Financial Services’ cybersecurity rules. She also stresses the need for clarity and certainty in compliance practices, particularly in areas like mergers and acquisitions and conflicts of interest. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart as they delve deeper into these issues in the latest episode of the 2 Gurus Talk Compliance podcast.

Highlights Include:

Albemarle FCPA enforcement action. (FCPA Blog)
DAG Monaco on more credit for self-disclosure, this time in M&A. (Radical Compliance)
NYDFS Comments on proposed cyber disclosure amendments. (Compliance and Enforcement Blog)
Michael Lewis and SBF. (The Dig)
Identifying compliance blind spots. (CCI)
Lawmakers Press NBA, Players Union on Forced Labor (WSJ)
Can you tell the difference between acceptable networking and wrongful hiring practices? (FCPA Blog)
Crypto Sector Seeks Lawyers, Compliance Officers After Reputational Hits (WSJ)
Stop Obsessing About Work All the Time (WSJ)
Two women stole bags of food from Florida Taco Bell during armed robbery, deputies say (Fox 25 Orlando)