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Daily Compliance News: September 25, 2024 – The $11bn Forfeiture 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:

  • Carolyn Ellison is sentenced to 2 years in prison and forfeits $11 billion. (NYT)
  • Wagner Group used HSBC and JPMorgan for payments. (FT)
  • China probes PVH. (Reuters)
  • Wells Fargo must face a Caremark claim. (Reuters)

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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending June 15, 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.

  • FTX administrator looking again at Sullivan and Cromwell. (Law.com)
  • Tyson Foods CFO was suspended for drunk driving. (Bloomberg)
  • 5 takeaways from the Menendez trial. (CNN)
  • The FAA says greater oversight is needed over Boeing. (NYT)
  • More Chinese companies have been added to the sanction list for using forced labor. (WSJ)
  • TerraForm settles with the SEC for $4.5bn. (FT)
  • What happens when the Rule of Law dies out? (FT)
  • U.A.W. Monitor Investigates Accusations Against Union Leader (NYT)
  • Beny Steinmetz profile.  (OCCPR)
  • TD Bank is under scrutiny for alleged AML violations. (Bloomberg)

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance: Episode 28 — CZ v. SBF 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 related topics.

One of the key issues they look at are reports suggesting China is strategically relocating forced labor from the Uyghur region to different parts of the country in an attempt to bypass US laws prohibiting goods sourced from areas associated with forced labor.

This could trigger wider limitations on goods originating from China, stressing the necessity for intensive audits and transparency in business operations. This issue has sparked bipartisan concern, hinting at potential upcoming legal actions.

Tom stresses the need for companies to react effectively to reduce risks, possibly through on-the-ground audits and increased accountability in business operations in China. Kristy underscores the need for thorough audits and proactive measures in response to the risks associated with forced labor in China. She raises the possibility of legal consequences for companies found to be misleading about their involvement with forced labor. Both perspectives serve to underline the gravity and complexity of this issue.

Highlights Include:

  • An ex-McKinsey partner says he was scapegoated. (Reuters)
  • CFTC names its first AI Chief. (WSJ)
  • CZ gets 4 months. (WSJ)
  • FCPA violator Ericsson bemoans ‘over-regulation’.  (FT)
  • Corporate investigations are under scrutiny.   (FT)
  • China Moving Forced Laborers Amid U.S. Crackdown, Biden Official Says (WSJ)
  • Robinhood Crypto gets Wells notice from US SEC (Reuters)
  • Report Spotlights Privacy Access Requests (Radical Compliance)
  • Why Employee Bonuses Do Not Work (and What to Do Instead) (Inc.)
  • A Florida man runs to the police for help after committing a crime and ends up behind bars. (Aol.)

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Daily Compliance News: April 8, 2024 – The Eclipse 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.

  • EY is still under fire for Wirecard imbroglio.  (FT)
  • The former Cognizant executive’s trial moved yet again. (Law360)
  • Huawei’s trial moved yet again. (WSJ)
  • US to crack down on the UFLPA loophole. (WSJ)

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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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Compliance Tip of the Day: Compliance and Human Rights

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements.

Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, our aim is to provide you with bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay on top of your compliance game.

Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep your organization on the right side of the law. Tune in daily for your dose of compliance wisdom, and let’s make compliance a little less daunting, one tip at a time.

In this episode, we begin to consider the role of compliance in a corporate human rights strategy.

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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending August 26, 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.

  • Venezuela makes last ditch appeal re: CITGO. (Reuters)
  • SFO drops ENRC investigation. (FT)
  • Poverty a direct result of corruption. (Time)
  • Is due diligence over in China? (FCPABlog)
  • Ukraine institutes whistleblower bounty program. (BusinessInsider)
  • Nigerian ex-Energy Minister arrested for corruption by FCA. (Reuters)
  • Ex-Vitol employee to face FCPA charges. (WSJ)
  • ABC ex-prosecutor surges in Guatemalan Presidential race. (WaPo)
  • Lithium batteries scrutinized under UFLPA. (Reuters)
  • More Odebrecht indictments coming. (WSJ)

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Daily Compliance News: August 21, 2023 – The Crypto Under Magnifying Glass Again 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.

  • UK to put magnifying glass on crypto transfers. (WSJ)
  • The next frontier for corporate benefits? (NYT)
  • ABC ex-prosecutor surges in Guatemalan Presidential race. (WaPo)
  • Lithium batteries scrutinized under UFLPA. (Reuters)
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FCPA Compliance Report – Virginia Newman on Enhancing UFLPA Compliance: Solutions for Forced Labor Prevention

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In the latest episode of FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox visits Virginia Newman from Miller & Chevalier, an expert on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and supply chain ESG work. Together, they discuss the UFLPA, its affirmative obligation on companies to comply with US import laws, and the burden of proof on businesses to prove their goods were not made using forced labor. Virginia shares valuable insight into the CBP’s enforcement efforts and how companies can exercise reasonable care to avoid having their goods detained. They also delve into trade compliance and third-party screening, predictive mapping, and the long-term changes companies must make to their compliance and sourcing programs. Thomas recommends Virginia as a source of knowledge on the subject because of her passion. Listen to this engaging and informative podcast to better understand the UFLPA and its impact on businesses.

Key Highlights:

  • Virginia’s background and UFLPA
  • US Law Prohibiting Import of Xinjiang-made Goods
  • US Customs’ Role in Enforcing UFLPA
  • CBP’s Forced Labor Technical Expo Solutions
  • Types of Companies for Supply Chain Mapping
  • Impact of a trade war on supply chain compliance

Notable Quotes:

“The US government had an import prohibition for any goods made in whole or in part with forced labor.

“The US import prohibition is one of the longstanding ones that has had the most effect on companies, but it wasn’t enforced too much until about 3 years ago.”

“If your goods are coming from Xinjiang, and you accept that they’re coming from Xinjiang, Then, really, the burden is on you to prove that they’re not made with any forced labor, which is an incredibly high burden and to our knowledge importers have not been trying meet it.”

“Customs put together this enforcement dashboard that contains all of these statistics on how they’ve been enforcing the UFLPA.”

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April 20, 2023 – The Staying Quiet 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:

  • Venezuelan corruption probe snares another PDVSA official. (Reuters)
  • Lawmakers want UFLPA enforced. (WSJ)
  • Staying quiet about export control violations will cost you. (WSJ)
  • FSIA does not apply to instrumentalities. (Reuters)