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FCPA Compliance Report – Whistleblowing in 2025 – Insights from Mary Inman

Join Tom Fox as he welcomes back Mary Inman, a leading expert in whistleblower law and compliance, to discuss the dynamic landscape of whistleblowing in 2025. Mary shares her insights on the rise of whistleblowing, the impact of AI, and the evolving legal protections for whistleblowers.

Key takeaways:

– 🚨 Whistleblowing is on the rise due to changes in administration and rapid technological advancements.

– 🌐 International cooperation is crucial, with new SEC initiatives focusing on cross-border enforcement.

– 🏛️ The antitrust whistleblower program is a significant development, offering new opportunities for insiders.

– 💼 Competitors are increasingly acting as whistleblowers, especially in trade fraud cases.

– 🧠 Mental health support for whistleblowers is gaining attention, with resources becoming more available.

Key highlights:

  • The Current State of Whistleblowing
  • Antitrust Whistleblower Program
  • International Cooperation and SEC Initiatives
  • Trade Fraud and Whistleblower Roles
  • Whistleblower Mental Health and Compliance Lessons
  • Evolving Legal Protections for Whistleblowers
  • Connecting with Whistleblower Resources

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FCPA Compliance Report: Exploring DOJ’s New Whistleblower Incentive Program with Mary Inman

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox welcomes back Mary Inman, Partner at Whistleblower Partners LLC, to discuss the new DOJ Whistleblower Incentive Program.

Tom and Mary discuss the DOJ’s New Whistleblower Incentive Program’s aim to fill gaps in existing reward programs and its focus areas, including financial institution violations, foreign and domestic corruption, and healthcare offenses. Mary highlights some criticisms of the program, such as lack of a reward floor and the cap on rewards, and the potential challenges and impacts on corporate compliance. They also talk about the interplay between whistleblowers, DOJ, and corporate investigations, and the potential for adaptation of the program based on stakeholder feedback.

Highlights in this Episode:

  • DOJ Whistleblower Incentive Program Overview
  • Four Focus Areas of the New Program
  • Challenges and Criticisms of the Program
  • Concerns About Reward Mechanisms
  • Race to DOJ: Whistleblowers vs. Corporations
  • Implications for Corporate Compliance

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