FCPA Compliance Report

In this special five-part podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI) the sponsor of this podcast series. In this series we discuss various aspects of monitorships, including why independence matters, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Guidelines on Monitors, Gordon’s professorial career at the International Anti-Co...

In this special five-part podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI) the sponsor of this podcast series. In this series we discuss various aspects of monitorships, including why independence matters, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Guidelines on Monitors, Gordon’s professorial career at the International Anti-Co...

In this special five-part podcast series, I am joined by Mikhail Reider-Gordon, Managing Director of Global Affairs at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI) the sponsor of this podcast series. In this series we discuss various aspects of monitorships, including why independence matters, the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Guidelines on Monitors, Gordon’s professorial career at the International Anti-Co...

In this episode I visit with Benjamin Britz, a partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed. We review the current state of the Varsity Blues prosecutions, including the guilty pleas and those still maintaining their innocence. We consider the evidence presented and where the case may be heading. Britz advises clients on all aspects of corporate governance including government investigations, shareholder clas...

In this episode I visit with Mike Volkov about the Hoskins verdict, which was announced on Friday, November 8. In it Lawrence Hoskins was found guilty on six counts of violating the FCPA, three counts of money laundering, and two counts of conspiracy. Hoskins was acquitted on one money laundering count. We explore this case from the trial perspective. Some of the highlights include: ·        What...

In this episode I visit with Pamela Fierst-Walsh, who works at the US State Department as the Senior Advisor on Conflict & Critical Minerals and U.S. Representative to the Kimberley Process. Every compliance professional needs to understand not only responsible sourcing but the Kimberley Process and how it relates to anti-corruption compliance. Some of the highlights include: What is Pamela’s role...

In this episode I visit with Steven Lofchie, a partner in the NYT office of Cadwalader, Wickersham and Taft. Lofchie and his team have developed an incredible new resource called The Cadwalader Cabinet, which is the “Go To One-Stop Shop” for attorneys and regulators operating in the US financial services sector. Lofchie is the Mastermind behind the Cabinet, this intelligence and knowledge manageme...

In this episode I visit with one of my favorite people, Francine McKenna, a reporter at MarketWatch. We check in on the current developments in the KPMG-PCAOB scandal including recent guilty pleas, sentencing and where the matter might finally be headed. Some of the highlights include: ·       A review of the Indictment and underlying facts. ·       A review of the horrendous facts about KPMG that...

In this episode I visit with Parth Chanda, CEO of Lextegrity, a leading technology platform that combines the up-front due diligence approval of planned third-party spend with the analysis of actual spend — focused on fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest. Some of the highlights include: ·       Professional background for Chanda, with nearly 20 years in compliance.·       Some of the proble...

Welcome to this special five-part podcast series with Jay Rosen, VP of Business Development for Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI), who is the sponsor of this podcast series. Corporate culture exists in the space between what an organization professes and what it does. In this series Jay and I will be exploring key aspects of corporate culture, including why it matters, what influences culture, the C...

Welcome to this special five-part podcast series with Jay Rosen, VP of Business Development for Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI), who is the sponsor of this podcast series. Corporate culture exists in the space between what an organization professes and what it does. In this series Jay and I will be exploring key aspects of corporate culture, including why it matters, what influences culture, the C...

Welcome to this special five-part podcast series with Jay Rosen, VP of Business Development for Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI), who is the sponsor of this podcast series. Corporate culture exists in the space between what an organization professes and what it does, yet who bears the responsibility for establishing and maintaining an ethical culture? In this series Jay and I will be exploring key...

Welcome to this special five-part podcast series with Jay Rosen, VP of Business Development for Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI), who is the sponsor of this podcast series. Corporate culture exists in the space between what an organization professes and what it does. It is important to pay attention to corporate culture as disconnects in this reality can be quite costly. Yet what factors influence...

Welcome to this special five-part podcast series with Jay Rosen, VP of Business Development for Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI), who is the sponsor of this podcast series. Corporate culture exists in the space between what an organization professes and what it does. It is important to pay attention to corporate culture as disconnects in this reality can be quite costly. Witness the continuing imbr...

In this episode I visit with Joe Gerard, CEO of i-Sight Software. We consider i-Sight’s recent eBook, Conducting Fraud Investigations with Case Management Software and how case management software facilitates the investigative process. Some of the highlights include: What is iSight Software and what are some of its services, products and tools. What is Case Management Software? How does it assist...

In this special five-part podcast series, I have visited with Phil Fry, VP, Go To Market at Verint, which is the sponsor of this podcast series. In this podcast series, we consider how Verint is changing the future of financial compliance by challenging the accept wisdom through capture, control, sustainability & oversight. I found this process as useful to think through a wide range and assortmen...

In this special five-part podcast series, I visit with Phil Fry, VP, Go To Market at Verint, which is the sponsor of this podcast series. In this podcast series, we consider how Verint is changing the future of financial compliance by challenging the accept wisdom through capture, control, sustainability & oversight. I found this process as useful to think through a wide range and assortment of co...

In this special five-part podcast series, I visit with Phil Fry, VP Go To Market at Verint, which is the sponsor of this podcast series. In this podcast series, we consider how Verint is changing the future of financial compliance by challenging the accept wisdom through capture, control, sustainability & oversight. I found this process as useful to think through a wide range and assortment of com...

In this special five-part podcast series, I visit with Phil Fry, VP Go To Market at Verint, which is the sponsor of this podcast series. In this podcast series, we consider how Verint is changing the future of financial compliance by challenging the accept wisdom through capture, control, sustainability & oversight. I found this process as useful to think through a wide range and assortment of com...

In this special five-part podcast series, I visit with Phil Fry, VP Go To Market at Verint, which is the sponsor of this podcast series. In this podcast series, we consider how Verint is changing the future of financial compliance by challenging the accept wisdom through capture, control, sustainability & oversight. I found this process as useful to think through a wide range and assortment of com...

In this episode I visit with Matthew Jacobs, a partner at Vinson & Elkins in San Francisco who represented the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Juniper Networks in the company’s recently concluded FCPA enforcement action.  In addition to his discussion his work on the matter we discussed some interesting questions about representation during the pendency of a FCPA investigation. Some o...

In this episode I visit with Shon Ramey, General Counsel at Navex Global. We discuss Navex’s recent acquisition of Lockpath. In addition to his discussion on how Lockpath fits into the strategic plan of Navex Global, Ramey discusses his approach to mergers and acquisitions. Highlights from the podcast include:Why did Navex Global see this acquisition of Lockpath as an opportunity? How does this ac...

In this episode I visit with podcast favorite Jim Murphy, who is the VP of Products at Hanzo. We discuss a recent article by Murphy which appeared on Corporate Compliance Insights and was entitled, The Shark in the Wave: Revealing the Lurking Danger of Slack Data. It detailed the dangers from Slack from a compliance and investigative perspective. Highlights from the podcast include: 1.    Murphy’s...

In this episode I visit with podcast favorite Morrison and Foerster partner James Koukios on the firm’s Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for April 2019. We look at some of the key international developments.  Highlights from the podcast include:The debate Over Meaning of “Agent” Under FCPA Intensifies Ahead of Hoskins Trial. Federal Court Finds FCPA Investigation Documents Protect...

In this episode I visit with Sacha Harber-Kelly, a partner at Gibson Dunn in the UK and Steve Melrose, a senior Associate at the firm. They authored what I think is one of the best summaries of the recent Serco Graphic Deferred Prosecution Agreement and they came on the podcast to flesh out some of their thoughts on the matter. Highlights from the podcast include: 1.     What is the significance o...