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Compliance into the Weeds: Of Wal-Mart, Tariffs and Stakeholder Capitalism

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! With a nod to Peter, Paul, Mary, and John Denver, in this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly deeply dive into a recent tweet by President Donald Trump targeting Walmart and their announced intention to raise prices based on increased tariff costs.

The discussion explores the implications of Trump’s demand that Walmart absorb tariff costs instead of passing them on to consumers. It examines the broader implications for stakeholder capitalism, the role of presidential influence on corporate governance, and the complexities of risk management in an unpredictable political climate. The episode also touches on ESG issues and the delicate balance companies must strike in navigating these challenges.

Key highlights:

  • Trump’s Tweet and Walmart’s Dilemma
  • Stakeholder Capitalism vs. Shareholder Primacy
  • Corporate Governance and Presidential Influence
  • Legal Implications and Corporate Compensation
  • Risk Management in Unpredictable Times

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A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds, was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, the Top 10 Business Law Podcasts, and the Top 12 Risk Management Podcasts.

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Two Obscure Academic Papers and Compliance


Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. This week, Matt and Tom take up two recent academic papers which every compliance practitioner should study as they provide insight about how communications can impact both fraud prevention and compliance. Some of the issues we consider

  • Berger and Lee on state FCA claims cutting overall accounting fraud.
  • Jinjie Lin on SEC tweeting and reduction of SEC violations.
  • What do these communication strategies portend?
  • How can they be used by the compliance professional?
  • Why whistleblowing does more than simply prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Itimproves the bottom line.
  • Investment in communications strategies pays off.

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