Compliance into the Weeds

Now the award winning, 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. In this episode, we look at burgeoning scandal from north of the border in Hockey Canada. Highlights include: What happens when your sport is also your national religion? How can you affect a change acro...

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. In this episode, we look at the recently announced SEC Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement action involving Oracle. Highlights include: Recidivist behavior in same countries with similar schemes. Policy, procedure and in...

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. In this episode, we look at the recently announced Monaco Doctrine as encapsulated in the Monaco Memo. Highlights include: Corporate accountability. Timeliness in turning over evidence of wrongdoing. Baby Carrots in evaluating...

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. In this episode, we look at the recent speech Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite delivered at the University of Texas Law School. The speech focused on corporate and individual accountability in FCPA enforcement acti...

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. In this episode, we look at the implementation of a national suicide prevention hotline, 988 and consider what it might teach compliance professionals.  Highlights and questions posed include: ·      What is the new national S...

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. In this episode, we mine the whistleblower allegations by Peiter Zatko, AKA “Mudge” made against Twitter for lessons for the cyber-security professional and wide compliance discipline.  Highlights and questions posed include:...

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 more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we explore the recently publicly released whistleblower allegations by Peiter Zatko, AKA “Mudge,” made against his former employer Twitter. Highlights include: The allegations made by Mudge. What possible enfor...

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. In this episode, we explore the recent disclosure by HanesBrands of a cyber security breach which cost the company over $100MM in sales in Q2 2022. Highlights include: Why the public disclosure. What might the SEC rules around...

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. In this episode, we explore the recent CFPB circular which noted a company’s failure to implement adequate data protection measures can qualify as an unfair practice prohibited under the Consumer Financial Protection Act.  Hig...

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 more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we explore the new requirements for CCO certification by considering what is meant by the term ‘reasonably designed’ compliance program. Highlights include: ·      What does ‘reasonably designed’ mean in practi...

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 more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we deep dive into recent failures detected in the state of Wisconsin regarding cyber security risks around election integrity. Highlights include: The risks were uncovered. What is a material risk? Why Multi-Fa...

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. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the recent settlement by Biotronik with the DOJ over allegations of the violation of the Anti-Kickback Statue  Highlights include: ·      Background facts. ·      Training programs as...

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. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the recent story of an in-house attorney who was disbarred for fraudulent activities in creating fraudulent claims and fraudulent settlements.  Highlights include: ·      Background fa...

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. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the recent New York, Department of Financial Services enforcement action against Carnival Cruise Lines for failures in its cybersecurity reporting obligations.  Highlights include: ·  ...

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. In this episode, we take a deep dive into some of the issues for compliance professionals in the wake of the Dobbs decision.  Highlights include: ·      What should compliance professional do now? ·      What are your policies...

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. In this episode, we take a deep dive into some of the unintended consequences of CCO certifications as required by the Department of Justice.  Highlights include: ·      What happened to reasonable and proportional? ·      Wha...

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 more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we deep dive into some recent crazy stories involving CCOs, compliance professionals and the compliance function.  Highlights include: ·      New CCO at Facebook and the results. ·      Did Penn State CCO engag...

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. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the recently released GAO report on failures in the US Army SHARP program, largely around policies and procedures, with a dash of culture thrown in.  Highlights include: ·      Why has...

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 more fully explore a subject. In perhaps our most somber podcast ever, Matt and Tom take a deep dive into some of the failures which led to the tragedy in Uvalde, TX, and lessons for the compliance professional. Highlights include: ·      Why have controls?...

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 a deep dive into the recent speech by Kenneth Polite, the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. Every compliance professional needs to read his remarks in depth as they give signifi...

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 a deep dive into the recently released Commonewealth Edison report on the current state of its compliance program. Highlights include: Why is ComEd publicly filing a compliance report? How did Comp...

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 a deep dive into the recent response of JPMorgan to the whistleblower termination allegations of Shaqualla Williams. Highlights include: What does whistleblower protection actually mean? Can a comp...

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 a deep dive into some of the impacts on compliance from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Highlights include: ·      How will the invasion impact your Supply Chain? ·      What are the attributes of...

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 a deep dive into the recently released Stericycle FCPA enforcement action. Highlights include: ·      What is a business strategy based upon corruption? ·      Over-expansion and under due diligenc...

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 are joined by Karen Woody and Jonathan Marks to consider the SEC’s recent proposed rules for disclosure of cyber breaches. Highlights include: ·      What was in the proposals? The 60-day comment period...