FCPA Compliance Report

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, Matt Kelly (the coolest guy in compliance) and I take a deep dive into recently announced policy by the Trump White House that all regulatory rules and guidance must be submitted to the White House for review...

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: ·      Ongoing graft in India? I’m shocked! (The Economic Times)·      When is a facilitation payment a bribe? (FCPA Blog)·       Whistleblowers garner EU wide protection? (BBC)·       FT slams SFO for dropping Rolls-Royce; GSK investigations. (Financial Times) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: ·      What is the most important leadership trait? (Inc.com)·      When is a facilitation payment a bribe? (FCPA Blog)·       What happened to one-stop GDPR enforcement? (Compliance and Enforcement Blog)·       Former VW CEO indicted in Germany. (New York Times) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this five-part podcast series, sponsored by Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI); I am joined by AMI Managing Director Rod Grandon. We have considered the responsibility of federal contractors to maintain their status as “Responsible Contractors” and explore the benefits of having an effective compliance and business ethics program to not only increase business efficiencies and profitability but pre...

In this five-part podcast series, sponsored by Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI); I am joined by AMI Managing Director Rod Grandon. We consider the responsibility of federal contractors to maintain their status as “Responsible Contractors” and explore the benefits of having an effective compliance and business ethics program to not only increase business efficiencies and profitability but prepare yo...

In this five-part podcast series, sponsored by Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI); I am joined by AMI Managing Director Rod Grandon. We consider the responsibility of federal contractors to maintain their status as “Responsible Contractors” and explore the benefits of having an effective compliance and business ethics program not only to increase business efficiencies and profitability but prepare yo...

In this five-part podcast series, sponsored by Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI); I am joined by AMI Managing Director Rod Grandon. We consider the responsibility of federal contractors to maintain their status as “Responsible Contractors” and explore the benefits of having an effective compliance and business ethics program not only to increase business efficiencies and profitability but prepare yo...

In this five-part podcast series, sponsored by Affiliated Monitors, Inc. (AMI); I am joined by AMI Managing Director Rod Grandon. We consider the responsibility of federal contractors to maintain their status as “Responsible Contractors” and explore the benefits of having an effective compliance and business ethics program not only to increase business efficiencies and profitability but prepare yo...

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In this episode I finally have Jon Rusch on the podcast. Jon is the author of one of the most recent podcasts in law around law and compliance. His topics include the FCPA, AML, export control, anti-trust and a wide variety of other legal issues that the compliance practitioner faces.  Some of the highlights from the podcast include:  Ø  Why name your blog ‘Dipping Through Geometries’? Ø  What is...

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: ·      Les Moonves forfeited $34.5MM in comp. (Wall Street Journal)·      Grant Thornton in how water in UK. (Wall Street Journal)·       Conflict of interest in Hollywood (I’m really shocked). (New York Times)·       What is risk? When growth fuels a change. (Washington Post) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: ·      Uber is under FCPA investigation. (FCPA Blog)·      Did you break the rules? Just rewrite them in your favor. (Wall Street Journal)·       Apple requires supply chain compliance re: climate warming emissions. (Washington Post)·       Halloween comes early this year for the UK. (New York Times) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

After a one-week hiatus, the lads are back. While debating white privilege and the Varsity Blues scandal, they also take a look at some of this week’s top compliance and ethics stories which caught their collective eyes this week.  1.    Guilty pleas begin in the Varsity Blues scandal. For those who did not plead guilty, additional charges filed. Jay interviews Justin Paperny about the Varsity Blu...

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, Matt Kelly (the coolest guy in compliance) and I take a deep dive into recently released NAVEX Global 2019 Ethics & Compliance Hotline Benchmark Report. We consider the details from the report and ask the foll...

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: Standard Chartered joins the $1 bn fine club. (New York Times)Are you missing any hotline metrics? (Radical Compliance)AML charges in Varsity Blues, can tax fraud be far behind? (New York Times)Institutional investors dump Vale stock. (Financial Times) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

APRIL 9, 2019 BY TOM FOX In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: ·      First round of guilty pleas in Varsity Blues. (Huffington Post)·      How can you tell if a company is overpaying its CEO? (MarketWatch)·       Dirty money and Scandinavian banks. (New York Times)·       Nissan shareholders erupt at annual meeting. (Wall Street Journal) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

In this podcast series, I have used the current Broadway performance by Glenda Jackson as King Lear to introduce several compliance topics. Today, I want to discuss the role of The Fool. Initially I should note that the actor who played it, Ruth Wilson, also played Cordelia; which in and off itself is rather amazing. The Fool did well to speak truth to power during the play and Wilson was excellen...

In this episode, I want to discuss how Jackson, starring in the role of King Lear, added a new level of complexity, nuance and interpretation to the entire play.  Jackson is an octogenarian, the oldest person I have ever seen play Lear. Having seen my two parents age, I have some understanding that a person does not gain in stature, power or strength after they cross the 80-birthday mark. In other...

In this episode, I want to discuss the opening scene where Lear bids his daughters express the breadth and scope of their love for him.  Lear has called a conference to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, Goneril, Regan and Cordelia, his youngest who is clearly is favorite. Goneril professes her love is more than words alone can convey, saying “A love that makes . . . speech unable / B...

In this episode, I want to discuss how this production changed the focus of the play, away from the madness of the king to the actions of the three daughters.  Perhaps it was my perception of the play or perhaps it was the director’s intention but the focus in the first half of the play was clearly on the daughters and their families. Both Goneril and Regan played much more prominent roles through...

I recently saw the performance ofKing Learwith Glenda Jackson as the mad king. It was a magnificent production and if you have the chance to see, I would certainly urge you to do so. The production had many interesting features and interpretations which seemed to be great entrees into several compliance topics. The play was directed by Sam Gold and it was scored by Phillip Glass but the star power...

In this episode I have back fan fav Mike Volkov. We break down the recently released Fresenius FCPA enforcement action. Some of the highlights from the podcast include: Ø  A detailed discuss of the underlying facts. Ø  What were the bribery schemes? Some old and some new but every compliance professional should study them. Ø  How and why did Fresenius let the conduct go on for so long. Ø  How was...

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: ·      Can a leopard (in this case Equifax) change its spots. (New York Times)·      Investigations for Boeing mount. (Washington Post)·       More corruption alleged in cricket, yet again. (BBC)·       Nominee for No. 2 at DOJ faces tough Senate hearing. (Wall Street Journal) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

APRIL 6, 2019 BY TOM FOX In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: ·      Pharma exec who developed return on bribe metric goes to jury. (NPR)·      Wilkie-Farr co-chair pleads guilty in admissions scandal. (Bloomberg)·      How the Nordic banks came to grief in the Baltics. (FT-Big Read)·      Schlumberger in trouble over sanctions violations again.  (Financial Times) Learn more about your ad...

APRIL 5, 2019 BY TOM FOX In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: ·      Judge gives SEC and Musk 14 days to settle their differences. (New York Times)·      3 drug companies settle FCA claims for $122MM. (Wall Street Journal)·      7 key considerations for M&A site visits. (Merrill blog)·      Top 10 most interesting expense reimbursement claims. (Corporate Compliance Insights) Learn more abo...