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Want to catch up the week’s top compliance and ethics stories in one podcast? This Week in FCPA is the podcast for you. Tom Fox, the Compliance Evangelist and Voice of Compliance and Jay Rosen, Mr. Monitor wrap up the week’s top compliance and ethics stories and commentaries. Throw in sports, movies the ongoing adventures of Mrs. Monitor and the twins and this podcast will be one of the most enjoyable 30 minutes you spend listening to each week. 

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Episode 300 – the All Good Things edition

May 06, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes

Welcome to the All Good Things edition of This Week in FCPA. This episode 300 is Tom and Jay’s final episode of this podcast. It has been a great run and we appreciate all our loyal fans and listeners over the past 6-year plus run. Today we close with some highlights from our most popular episode, our favorite episodes and some very special guests including Candice Tal, Lisa Beth Lentini, Joe Oringel and Tedra Foster.     Tom Fox is the Voice of Compliance and can be reached at [email protected]...

Episode 299 – the Yankees Cheated and Lost edition

April 29, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes

The Yankees cheated and lost. The Astros and Red Sox cheated and won. What’s the lesson? Tom and Jay are back to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories.  Stories 1.     More on using behavioral psych to make compliance changes. Vera Cherepanova in the FCPA Blog.  2.     Tackling money-laundering in real estate transactions? Ella Hawkins in GAB. 3.     Archegos founder indicted for fraud. Jaclyn Jaeger in Compliance Week. (sub req’d) 4.     Testing culture. Dylan Tokar in...

Episode 298 – the NBA Playoffs Are Here edition

April 22, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes

As the Celtics win Game One with a buzzer beater, Tom and Jay are back to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories in the NBA playoffs are here edition. Stories 1.     Mike Volkov takes a deep dive into the recent DOJ trial record. In a 3-part series on Corruption Crime and Compliance. 2.     Sexual harassment case too implausible for Hollywood? Adam Manno in the Daily Mail. 3.     KT Corp FCPA enforcement action analysis. Lawyers from Debevoise in Compliance and Enforceme...

Episode 297 - The Ng Convicted Edition

April 15, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes

As the NY Mets have the best record in baseball and we prepare for the celebrations of Easter and Passover, Tom and Jay are back to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories in the Ng Convicted edition. Stories Roger Ng was convicted. Tom in the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog. Lessons from DOJ’s first cyber fraud settlement? Annie Hudgins in the FCPA Blog. Depression as corporate materiality issue. Dick Cassin in the FCPA Blog. Should CCOs be required to certify compli...

Episode 296 – the Slap Seen ‘Round the World edition

April 01, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes

On this April Fool’s Day for 2022, Tom and Jay are back to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories in the Slap Seen ‘Round the World edition.  Stories The Slap Seen ‘Round the World and Compliance. Tom in FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog. Will CCOs have to certify compliance? Text of Kenneth Polite speech. Tom and Matt in Compliance into the Weeds. Matt in Radical Compliance. Coal exec indicted under the FCPA. Harry Cassin in the FCPA Blog. Good bribes. Dick Cassin in ...

Episode 296 – the Seeing Green edition

March 25, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes

The SEC releases regulations around climate change as Tom take a solo turn to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories in the Seeing Green edition. Stories 1.     SEC comes out with climate change regs. Andrew Ross Sorkin in NYTimes Dealbook. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. Tom and Matt in Compliance into the Weeds. 2.     SFO spanked again. Andrew Crowley in MLex.  3.     Getting rid of old data critical. Debevoise lawyers in Compliance and Enforcement.  4.     The ‘S’ ...

Episode 295 – the Baseball is Back edition

March 18, 2022 10:40 - 41 minutes

MLB and the players manage to work out their differences as Tom Brady unretires. Jay and  Tom to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories in the Baseball is Back edition. Stories 1.     Is ESG in crisis? Lawrence Heim in practicalESG. 2.     Compliance-The Single. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. 3.     Corporate investigations and waiver of privilege. Debevoise lawyers in Compliance and Enforcement.  4.     Fear based compliance. Mike Volkov in Corruption Crime and Compl...

Episode 294 - the Remember the Alamo edition

March 11, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes

Jay returns from the assignment with some observations on the ABA White Collar Conference and looks at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories in the Remember the Alamo edition. Stories Should lawyers represent all stakeholders before the SEC? Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. Tom and Matt in Compliance into the Weeds.  Lessons learned from a corrupt Olympics: Andy Spalding and Danny Hales in the FCPA Blog. How does a corporate culture become corrupt? Tom Bussen and Nitish Sin...

Episode 293 – the Ukraine Hangs On edition

March 04, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes

As Ukraine hangs on from the Russian invasion, Jay is on assignment so fan fav Kristy Grant-Hart joins this week as a co-host with Tom to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories from the impact of the Ukrainian crisis in the Ukraine Hangs On edition.  Stories What Russia invasion means for companies and compliance. Tom with a series in the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. Dick Cassin says sanctions may lead to more corruption in the FCP...

Episode 292 - The Russia Invades Edition

February 25, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes

As Russia invades Ukraine, Tom and Jay settle in and are back looking at some of the week's top compliance and ethics stories this week in the Russia Invades edition. Stories What Russia invasion could mean for corporate governance. Michael Peregrine in Forbes.com. What do sanctions mean for US companies? Jaclyn Jaeger in Compliance Week (sub req'd) Why is subculture audits so critical? Vera Cherepanova explains in the FCPA Blog. KT Corp. settles FCPA enforcement action. Tom (FCPA Complian...

Episode 291 - The Rams Win It All Edition

February 18, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes

Super Sunday passed with fun but poorly played, poorly officiated, and poorly coached. Tom and Jay are back to look at some of the week's top compliance and ethics stories this week in the Rams Win It All Edition. Stories Ericsson is in more FCPA trouble. Mengqi Sun in the WSJ Risk and Compliance Journal. Aaron Nicodemus in Compliance Week. (sub req'd) DD impeding compliance in developing markets? Katya Lysova explores in the FCPA Blog. ESG-no longer a nice to have. Karen Alonardo in Risk ...

Episode 290 – the Super Sunday Edition

February 11, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes

Super Sunday is here. The NFL finally gets the game in the spotlight after weeks of brutal PR. Who ya got? “Who Dey” or Hollywood? Tom and Jay are back look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories this week in the Super Sunday edition.  Stories 1.     Do compliance professionals need a union? Dick Cassin in the FCPA Blog.  2.     Jailed employees under the FCPA. Bill Jacobsen explores in the FCPA Blog. 3.     New workplace normal for policies and training. Ingrid Freeden in Ri...

Episode 289 - the Brady Retires edition

February 04, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes

As the GOAT of pro football, Tom Brady retires, Brian Flores sues the NFL and the Bengals/Rams make the Super Bowl, Tom and Jay are back look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories this week in the Brady Retires edition.  Stories 1.     DOJ issues the first Opinion Release of 2022. DOJ website. Tom in FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog. 2.     Do BODs have unrealistic expectations of compliance? Dick Cassin explores in the FCPA Blog. 3.     KPMG mislead FRC through forged docs. ...

Episode 288– the 13 Second edition

January 28, 2022 11:57 - 44 minutes

How long does it take to win a NFL playoff game? Patrick Maholmes says 13 seconds. After perhaps the most thrilling NFL playoff game ever,  Tom and Jay are back look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories this week in the 13 Seconds edition. Stories 1.     TI-CPI 2022 Report out. Results not good. TI-CPI Press Release. Rick Messick says make it useful in GAB. Jaclyn Jaeger is disheartened in Compliance Week (sub req’d). 2.     Compliance officer burnout? Dick Cassin explores ...

Episode 287 – the Activision Blizzard Sold edition

January 21, 2022 11:40 - 48 minutes

As both of their teams are unceremoniously knocked out of the playoffs, Tom and Jay are back looking at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories this week in the Activision Blizzard Sold edition. Stories Activision Blizzard was sold to Microsoft. Check out articles on how the NYT happened, the parameters of the deal in the  WSJ, the compliance mess in Bloomberg, and legal issues in  Reuters. Did the pandemic undo corruption risk models? Dick Cassin explores in the FCPA Blog. KP...

Episode 286 – the Georgia Finally Beats Alabama

January 14, 2022 11:40 - 43 minutes

The college football season has ended with UGA finally defeating UA. Tom and Jay turn their full attention to the NFL playoffs now and also look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories this week in the Georgia Finally Beats Alabama edition. Stories 1.     Carnival and Princess Cruise Lines violated DPA yet again. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. DOJ Press Release.  2.     Prioritizing items from the Strategy on Countering Corruption. Worth McMurray in the FCPA Blog. 3.     DO...

Episode 284 – The Holmes Found Guilty Edition

January 07, 2022 11:27 - 43 minutes

Jay returns from a lengthy holiday assignment to join Tom to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories this week in the Holmes Found Guilty edition. Stories Elizabeth Holmes was found guilty. The Verdict (WSJ), What does it mean for Silicon Valley? (NYT), What about the victims? (Bloomberg), Will Holmes serve any time? (Fortune) 2022 to be a critical year in ESG reporting. Mike Munro and Guido Van Druen in a CCI. Top D&O stories from 2021. Kevin LaCroix in D&O Diary.  A...

Episode 283 – the Tribute to Madden and Harry edition

December 31, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour

With Jay on a holiday assignment, Tom is joined by Mike Volkov to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories this week in the Tribute to Madden and Harry edition. Stories 1.     We lost two greats this week, one in sports and gaming and one from politics. John Madden and Harry Reid. Tom and Mike reflect.  2.     No poaching in the Defense Industry. Jay DeVecchio and Lisa Phelan in a MoFo Client Alert. 3.     What is a ‘Bump Up’ provision in an E&O policy. Barry Buchman and M...

Episode 282 – the Naughty List edition

December 23, 2021 11:16 - 51 minutes

With Jay on a holiday assignment, Tom is joined by Professor Karen Woody to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories this week in the Naughty List edition.  Stories 1.     JPMorgan tagged for $200MM for failures in electronic record keeping. Tom in the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. Tom and Matt in Compliance into the Weeds.   2.     Nikola fined $125MM for former CEO’s imprudent tweets. Tom in the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog. Matt K...

Episode 281 – the Bags of Cash edition

December 17, 2021 12:03 - 23 minutes

Tom takes a solo turn to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories this week in the Bags of Cash edition. Stories 1.     Why subcontractors continue to cause FCPA grief. Dick Cassin the FCPA Blog.   2.     More on the Strategy on Countering Corruption. Tom takes a deep dive in a 5-part blog post series in the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog. Mike Volkov in Corruption Crime and Compliance.  3.     Neil Hodge says non-US companies should beware in Compliance Week. (sub req’d)...

Episode 280 – the Happy Holiday edition

December 10, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes

Hannukah came early this year and we are now in the full holiday swing of things. Tom and Jay are back to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories this week in the Happy Holidays edition.  Stories 1.     New Biden Administration anti-corruption strategy revealed. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance.   2.     Mike Volkov asks where are the FCPA enforcement actions? In Corruption Crime and Compliance. 3.     Global ESG efforts and compliance. Mike Munro in explores in the FCPA ...

Episode 279 – the Happy Hanukkah Edition

December 03, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes

Hanukkah comes early this year. As the Rosen household begins its annual celebration, Tom and Jay are back to look at some of the week’s top compliance and ethics stories this week in the Happy Hanukkah edition.  Stories 1.     Preparing for dawn raid in the era of hybrid work? Andrew Reeves and Annie Birch in FCPA Blog.  2.     When you fight corruption, it fights back. Rick Messick in GAB. 3.     Why does Walmart want to keep an exec quiet about its compliance program? Dick Cassin explores ...

Episode 278 – the Happiest Profession edition

November 19, 2021 10:26 - 46 minutes

Is compliance the happiest profession? Are you passionate about compliance? If you are either or both, you are not alone. Guest Host Karen Woody and Tom Fox look at these and other stories this week in the Happiest Profession edition. Stories Is Compliance the happiest profession? Amii Bernard-Bahn explores in Compliance Week (Sub Req’d) Report on SEC Enforcement Activity: Public Companies and Subsidiaries for 2021. Tom Gorman in SEC Actions. Supply chain and compliance. Mike Volkov in Cor...

Episode 277 – the Immunized Not Vaccinated edition

November 12, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes

As Aaron Rogers is fined less than a player who had his shirttail untucked, he and Jay are back to reflect on some of the top compliance and ethics stories in the Immunized Not Vaccinated edition.  Stories 1.     Will corruption forestall climate change? Monica Guy in the FCPA Blog.  2.     Driving culture through sustainability. Linda Luty in Risk and Compliance Matters.  3.     Stope little problems from becoming big ones. Mike Volkov in Corruption Crime and Compliance.  4.     More on ‘eff...

Episode 276 – the World Series Champs edition

November 05, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes

As Tom mourns the Astros loss, he tips his cap to the WS Champs Atlanta Braves. He and Jay reflect on some of the top compliance and ethics stories in the World Series Champs edition.  Stories 1.     DAG Lisa Monaco announces changes to white collar enforcement.  Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. Tom in the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog. Tom and Matt Kelly in Compliance into the Weeds.  2.     Why health should be a part of ESG. John Godfrey in CCI.  3.     Keeping track of 3rd party risks....

Episode 275 – the Happy Halloween edition

October 29, 2021 10:33 - 38 minutes

As we head to Halloween, Tom and Jay reflect on some of the top compliance and ethics stories on the Happy Halloween edition.  Stories 1.     More on Credit Suisse and Tuna bonds.  Mike Volkov in Corruption Crime and Compliance. Tom in the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog. Tom and Matt Kelly in Compliance into the Weeds.  2.     What is FARA. Jamie Rosenberg starts a 2-part series in Grand Jury Target. 3.     Digital innovation and continuous improvement. Jim Deloach in CCI.  4.     Banks and ...

Episode 274 – the Headed to the World Series edition

October 22, 2021 04:00 - 5 minutes

Either the Astros or Red Sox are headed to the World Series. Flashing lights in Fenway? What will the baseball gods decree? Tom and Jay reflect as they are back to review some of the top compliance and ethics stories on the Headed to the WS edition. Stories 1.     Credit Suisse and Tuna boats equals nearly $500 MM in fines. Harry Cassin in the FCPA Blog. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. Jaclyn Jaeger in Compliance Week (sub req’d) 2.     CCOs as problem solvers. Mike Volkov in Corruption Cri...

Episode 273 – the Back in the ALCS edition

October 15, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes

The Astros and Red Sox meet in the ALCS. Is it the Cheater’s Ball? Tom and Jay are back to review some of the top compliance and ethics stories on the Back in the ALCS edition.  Stories Who knows what values lurk in the heart? The Shadow know (and your emails as well). The John Gruden firing. ESPN, Sports Illustrated, NYT, WSJ. Tom with a 2-part blog post series. Confronting Ethical and Moral Dilemmas: Don’t Go It Alone. Richard Snell in Knowledge@Wharton. Evolution of 3rd party risk manag...

Episode 272 – the Facebook Whistleblower edition

October 08, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes

Tom is on for a solo run this week to review some of the top compliance and ethics stories on the Facebook Whistleblower edition.  Stories 1.     The Facebook Whistleblower. 60 Minutes appearance and Congressional Testimony. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. Aaron Nicodemus in Compliance Week.  (sub req’d) 2.     Petrofac settles with SFO. Harry Cassin in the FCPA Blog.  3.     ESG and business risks. Mike Volkov in Corruption, Crime and Compliance.  4.     DOJ to emphasize white collar crimi...

This Week in FCPA-Episode 271 – the Monsterfest Movie Month Returns

October 01, 2021 07:47 - 51 minutes

Jay and Tom  are back to unpack some of the stories that caught their collective eye on the Monsterfest Month Returns edition. Stories 1.     WPP FCPA enforcement action. Tom with 5-part series on the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. Tom and Matt on Compliance into the Weeds. Mike Volkov has a 3-part series in Corruption Crime and Compliance.  2.     Human rights litigation on the EU. Salomé Lemasson in the FCPA Blog.  3.     BOD structure as key to complian...

Episode 270 – the Heading to October edition

September 24, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes

Jay returns from his travels to report on the 1st compliance conference since 2019. He and Tom unpack some of the stories that caught their collective eye on the Heading to October edition. Stories 1.     ESG and Compliance. Mike Volkov on the ‘G’ in ESG. Tom has a 5-part series on why compliance should lead the ESG effort in the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog.  2.     Asking more of your auditors. Neil Hodge in Compliance Week (sub req’d)  3.     ISO weighs in on good governance standards....

Episode 269 – the Focus on the SEC edition

September 17, 2021 10:18 - 52 minutes

Jay is once again traveling this week so we are joined by Professor Karen Woody as special guest co-host. I know you will enjoy her comments on this special Focus on the SEC edition. Stories 1.     Coinbase v. the SEC. Andrew Ross Sorkin previews in NYT Dealbook. Francine McKenna takes a deep dive in The Dig (sub req’d) Gary Gensler testifies before Congress, Paul Keiran in the WSJ. 2.     Why compliance should lead ESG. Kyle Brasseur  in Compliance Week (sub req’d) 3.     Another cheating sc...

Episode 268 – the 20 Years After 9/11 edition

September 10, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes

This week is the 20th anniversary of 9/11. On Saturday Tom and Jay ask that you take a moment of silence to remember all those who lost their lives on that day, their loved ones and those who were impacted by those events over the past 20 years.  Stories 1.     Elizabeth Holmes finally goes to trial. Aly McDevitt in Compliance Week (sub req’d) Opening statements review in the WSJ. 2.     The role of compliance in an ESG effort. David Povey in Compliance Week. (sub req’d) Matt Kelly weighs in...

Episode 267 – the Labor Day edition

September 03, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes

As Jay returns from an extended road trip, he and Tom look forward to an extended Labor Day weekend and are back to look at some of this week’s top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Labor Day edition.  Stories 1.     Is ESG on your radar? Vince Walden, Rich Goode and Steve Speigelhalter in Fraud Magazine. 2.     The intersection of business and compliance. Mike Volkov in Corruption Crime and Compliance. 3.     China to set world standard for...

Episode 266 – the Charlie Watts Tribute edition

August 27, 2021 11:13 - 44 minutes

As drumheads worldwide mourn the death of Rolling Stones drummer Charlies Watts and Jay goes ‘on the road’; Tom is joined by special guest host, Kristy Grant-Hart to look at some of this week’s top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Charlie Watts Tribute edition.  Stories 1.     Is ESG replacement for government inaction? Lawrence Heim in practicalESG.  2.     Why compliance should lead the ESG effort. Kristy Grant-Hart in Compliance Kristy ...

Episode 265 – the Personal Responsibility edition

August 20, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes

As Texas’ Governor-Mr. Personal Responsibility-himself comes down with Covid after refusing to engage in ‘personal responsibility’, Tom and Jay are back to look at some of this week’s top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Personal Responsibility edition.  Stories Corruption led to the fall of Afghanistan. Dick Cassin in the FCPA Blog. Does HSBC facilitate cybercrime. Elfriede Sixt in Risk and Compliance Journal Europe. The Pearson SEC enf...

Episode 264 – the Infrastructure Bill edition

August 13, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes

As the Tokyo Olympics conclude and Biden passes an infrastructure bill, Tom and Jay are back to take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Infrastructure Bill edition.  Stories 1.     Navex Global new benchmark report. Carrie Penman, Andrew Burt and Mary Bennett in Navex Global’s Risk & Compliance Matters blog. 2.     Conducting a double materiality assessment. Donota Calace in PracticalESG, Part 1 and Part 2. ...

Episode 263 – the Domestic Corruption edition

July 30, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes

As the Tokyo Olympics continue and FirstEnergy settles one of the largest domestic corruption cases ever, Tom and Jay are back to take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Domestic Corruption edition.  Stories The First Energy domestic corruption scandal. Rick Messick in GAB. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. Obstacles to compliance training. Dick Cassin in the FCPA Blog. Should companies go into space? Mike...

Episode 262 – the No Fans Olympics edition

July 23, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes

As the Tokyo Olympics stumble out of the gate and Tom returns to the wilds of the Texas Hill Country, he and Jay are back to take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the No Fan Olympics edition.  Stories Why co-creation is key to design thinking in compliance. Carsten Tams continues his 5-part series on LinkedIn. Check out Tams Part 1 and Part 2 of his great 5-part series. What’s going on with ESG in Europe. Ver...

Episode 261 - the Live from Portland edition

July 16, 2021 04:08 - 43 minutes

As Tom records from an undisclosed location, he and Jay are back to take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Live from Portland edition. Stories Tom takes up the call for Design Thinking to be used in compliance. Part 1-the steps in design thinking. Part 2-using design thinking to operationalize compliance. Part 3-into your compliance program. I screen, You screen, We all screen (but not for ice cream). Szil...

Episode 260 – the Compliance Handbook, 2nd edition

July 09, 2021 10:47 - 42 minutes

As Tom celebrates the release of The Compliance Handbook, 2nd edition, he and Jay are back to take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Trump Organization Indicted edition. Stories The Compliance Handbook, 2nd edition is released. Learn about it here. Purchase it here. Four ways to update you ABC compliance program right now. Ann-Maire Zell in the FCPA Blog. John Wood Group DPA with SFO. Tom has a 2-part ser...

Episode 259 – the Trump Organization Indicted edition

July 02, 2021 10:12 - 45 minutes

As the Trump Organization and its CFO are criminally indicted, Tom and Jay prepare for the 4th of July and are back to take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Trump Organization Indicted edition.  Stories Trump Organization and CFO indicted on criminal charges. NYT, WSJ, FT, WaPo How whistleblowers protect the bottom line. Bob Conlin in Navex Global’s Risk and Compliance Matters. Amec Foster Wheeler, the f...

Episode 258 – the Design Thinking in Compliance edition

June 25, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes

Tom and Jay are back to take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Design Thinking in Compliance edition.  Stories Design Thinking returns to compliance as Carsten Tams begins a 5-part series on LinkedIn. Check out Part 1. Ex-Goldman Sachs banker settles FCPA matter. Dylan Tokar in WSJ Risk and Compliance Journal. Want a refresher in red flags, check out this FBI-produced multipart series, all available on Yo...

Episode 257 – the More Cheating in Baseball edition

June 18, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes

Jay is back from moving. He and Tom are shocked, shocked that there is another cheating scandal in baseball. While ruminating on just how shocked they are, they take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the More Cheating in Baseball edition. Stories This year’s cheating scandal in baseball. Stephanie Apstein and Alex Prewitt in SI. David Waldstein in NYT. Buster Olny in com. Tom takes a deep dive in three blog po...

Episode 256 – the Biden Statement on Corruption edition

June 11, 2021 04:05 - 41 minutes

With Jay moving this week, Tom is joined by Complinace Kristy (Kristy Grant-Hart) as special guest host. They take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Biden Statement on Corruption edition.  Stories President Biden’s Statement and Memorandum on corrption. Tom takes a deep dive in four blog posts on the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. Alexandra Wrage on the FCPA Blog. Rick Me...

Episode 255 – the Cheater’s (near) Sweep edition

June 04, 2021 04:03 - 46 minutes

As the Astros (nearly) sweep the BoSox (in the Cheater’s Bowl), we enter the 6th month of 2021, Jay and Tom take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Welcome to June edition.  Stories Compliance and goverance for NFTs. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes in XpertsLeague. Compliance risks in post-acquisition integration. Jennifer Fondrevay in the FCPA Blog. A collective response to ransomware attacks is needed. Jaclyn Jaeg...

Episode 254 – the Shaken Not Stirred edition

May 28, 2021 04:03 - 41 minutes

As our thoughts turn towards Memorial Day and what it represents, we contemplate James Bond streaming on Amazon. Jay is now podcasting from a disclosed location, as he and Tom take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Shaken Not Stirred edition.  Stories Big corruption trial and great lawyer gossip going on in London, as ENRC sues former lawyer and SFO. Check out these reports in Rueters, here, here and here. ...

Episode 253 – the Back to Disneyland edition

May 21, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes

As the Rosen Family returns to DisneyLand, with Jay still podcasting from a still undisclosed location, he and Tom take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Back to DisneyLand edition. Stories $28MM whistleblower award in FCPA case. Menqui Sun in the WSJ Risk and Compliance Journal. SEC Press Release. Will investigations on China become even more difficult? Helen Hwang and Eric Carlson in the FCPA Blog. Ephe...

Episode 252 – the Musk and Bitcoin edition

May 14, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes

Bitcoin goes on a wild ride this week with its buddy, Elon Musk. With Jay podcasting from a still undisclosed location, he and Tom take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught their interest on This Week in FCPA in the Musk and Bitcoin edition.  Stories 1.     Of Elon Musk, Bitcoin and Uturns. Matt Kelly in Radical Compliance. Tom and Matt in Compliance into the Weeds. Andrew Ross Sorkin in Dealbook. On SNL here. 2.     Benchmark with the Walmart Global A...

Episode 251 – It’s a New Dawn edition

May 07, 2021 04:08 - 40 minutes

With Jay back online, he and Tom take a look at this week’s stories top compliance and ethics stories which caught his interest on This Week in FCPA in the It’s a New Dawn edition. Stories 1.     SAP trade sanction enforcement action. Matt Kelly with two pieces in Radical Compliance. Mike Volkov takes a deep dive in a 4 part series on Corruption Crime and Compliance.  2.     Should compliance make folks uncomfortable?  Anna Romberg explores in the FCPA Blog.  3.     Has FCPA enforcement stopp...

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