Fcpa Compliance Report

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. Today, we begin a short podcast series on the Albemarle FCPA enforcement action. Today, we open with Matt Kelly, providing an overview. The intriguing case of Albemarle, a chemicals company embroiled in a bribery scheme, is a stark reminder of the importance of compliance and timely remediation measures. Albemarle faced hefty fines and penalties, totaling over $218 million, for using intermediaries to sell chemicals to state-owned oil companies and funnel bribes to government officials. However, the company’s swift action in withholding bonuses during their internal investigation and implementing remedial measures, such as eliminating sales agents and adopting a direct sales approach, was recognized and credited. We underscore the significance of Albemarle’s transformation of its business model as a positive remediation measure that effectively reduces corruption risk. We also emphasize the importance of timely sel

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Jim Walton to discuss LRN’s always great annual Code of Conduct Report. Jim Walton is a well-known compliance professional with a background in engineering and a passion for assessing and improving corporate codes of conduct effectiveness. His perspective on this topic is shaped by his extensive experience, including his current role as a Director on LRN’s Advisory Services team, where he leads their code of conduct practice. Jim believes a company’s code of conduct should reflect its character, culture, and values, serving as a foundation for its ethical culture. He emphasizes the importance of the code being a useful resource for employees, providing guidance on ethical decision-making and access to detailed information and resources. Jim also acknowledges that there is always room for improvement in corporate codes of conduct, even among some of the largest companies in the worl

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Adam Pollock, co-founder of PollockCohen and Qui Tam/FCA expert.   Adam Pollock is an experienced lawyer with a unique blend of expertise in computer science and law. Having studied computer science at the University of Michigan before transitioning into law at the University of Pennsylvania, Pollock has spent over 15 years in the legal field, specializing in white-collar defense, Qui Tam cases, False Claims Act cases, whistleblower suits and public advocacy. His law firm's impactful public advocacy cases is rooted in a mission-driven approach, focusing on cases that serve a greater public good. He cites examples such as challenging the government over the regulation of menthol cigarettes, which disproportionately affect the African American community, and fighting for the rights of New York City retirees. Pollock's work is driven by a desire to create positive change and make a di

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Carlos Villagrán Muñoz, Chief Compliance Officer at CMPC in Chile. We discuss operationalizing compliance at CMPC and in Latin America. Carlos Villagrán Muñoz is a seasoned Chilean attorney with considerable experience in implementing and advancing compliance programs in Latin America. His perspective on the subject is shaped by his extensive experience and understanding of the unique challenges in the region. Carlos identifies two major hurdles in implementing effective compliance programs in Latin America: the need to tailor programs to both global and local contexts due to cultural nuances and differing perceptions of corruption and the pressing issue of money laundering, fueled by illegal activities such as corruption, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. He believes that Latin America lags in anti-money laundering efforts, which are crucial in combating corruption, and adv

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Dottie Schindlinger, Executive Director of the Diligent Institute.  The Diligent Institute, the governance research arm of Diligent Corporation, is on a mission to promote governance excellence by providing valuable resources and support to board members and senior leaders. Through research, thought leadership, podcasts, web shows, and certification programs, the institute addresses topics such as climate leadership, ESG, cyber risk, strategy, and AI ethics. Programs like the Next Gen Board Leaders Program and Director Network software facilitate peer-to-peer networking and board opportunities.  The Diligent Academy offers e-learning certification programs for directors, while the Diligent Forum provides a platform for directors to discuss specific themes with guest speakers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of empowering board members with the right information and insig

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Jason Patel as they delve into the critical aspects of go-to-market security, market intelligence security, and customer privacy enforcement in today's digital world.  They discuss the importance of protecting businesses and customers' experiences, leveraging data for security and marketing strategies, and ensuring compliance with privacy legislation like GDPR and CCPA. They highlight the services offered by Cheq.ai, a company specializing in go-to-market security, and stress the need for real-time compliance and a transparent approach involving various stakeholders. The conversation also explores the risks of relying solely on vendors for compliance and the impact of opt-in and opt-out strategies in data privacy. Looking ahead, they predict data privacy to be a leading issue, emphasizing the need for clear and explicit internet regulations to protect businesses and consumers.  Key

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Jonathan Wilson, lawyer and co-founder of the FinCEN Report Company, which will simplify filing beneficial ownership reports under the Corporate Transparency Act. The Corporate Transparency Act is a bipartisan law passed in 2020 to combat corporate anonymity and money laundering in the US. The law requires companies to disclose personal information about individuals with ownership stakes or substantial control. The FinCEN Report Company offers an online filing engine for easy submission of reports. This new tool facilitates collaboration between attorneys and clients, ensuring authorized access to information. The Corporate Transparency Act aims to protect the integrity of the financial system and prevent illicit activities by creating a database accessible to banks and law enforcement. Although the law’s implementation has been delayed, businesses must prepare for initial benefici

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back fan favorite Mike DeBernardis, partner at Hughes Hubbard Reed. We take a deep dive into the trial court ruling in the Coburn and Schwartz claim that the Cognizant internal investigation which identified them was run by the DOJ and should be tossed for the lack of federal criminal procedural protections. A recent district court decision on an FCPA case has significant implications for future investigations. The trial court emphasized the importance of a fully developed record and provided guidance for companies conducting internal investigations while cooperating with the government. The episode emphasizes the need for independent investigations, the distinction between government-directed investigations and cooperation with the DOJ, and the timeline of events that shows the importance of self-disclosure by the company. It also discusses the significance of independent decision

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Ragini Bhalla, head of content and PR for Creditsafe, focusing on the North American region, and Steve Carpenter, Country Manager for Creditsafe in Canada. Their discussion centers around a new Canadian law designed to combat human trafficking forced labor, and child labor within supply chains. Throughout the conversation, they shed light on the practices of various multinational corporations, emphasizing the need for cohesive anti-slavery reporting and measures across different jurisdictions. It becomes evident that addressing these critical issues requires collaboration and comprehensive efforts from all parties involved. A key to compliance with ethical sourcing and compliance with this new Canadian law is through a company’s Supply Chain. Companies must ensure their supply chains are free from forced labor and child labor, and Credit Safe provides services to help. The Canadian For

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Peter Grossman, Co-Founder, Chief Strategist at Labyrinth Training, and Duane Stumpf, Global Head of Integrity and Compliance at Alcon. Starting with a 70s-style rock and roll music number, Alcon Vision’s interactive, animated compliance training program, developed in conjunction with Labyrinth Training, has been recognized with high praise, receiving an Anthem Award and two Telly Awards. This program was created to make the company’s Lens Policy more memorable and engaging. This podcast episode focuses on creating impactful campaigns and stresses the need for creativity, mission, and quality work. This episode features Tom Fox, Peter Grossman, and Duane Stumpf discussing how the program’s success effectively delivers important lessons in ways people will remember and enjoy. Through this episode, the trio offers great insight into developing meaningful campaigns that will have a lastin

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes back the Lawyer to Podcasters-Gordon Firemark.  With the increasing prevalence of AI and Chat GPT technologies in the podcasting world, legal implications must be addressed. Tom and Gordon discuss potential legal issues, such as AI accessing private information and Chat GPT generating false information. To further this discussion, Firemark will be presenting at Podcast Movement 2023 on the importance of protecting freedom of expression in the arts. It is essential for creatives to understand their rights and obligations, as well as the potential impact of AI and Chat GPT on their work, to ensure they are fairly compensated for their creative efforts. This podcast episode provides valuable insight into the changing dynamics of the podcasting world and the need for creatives to remain informed. Key Highlights ·      AI and Chat GPT ·      AI and Copyright Issues ·      Fair Compensation

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In the latest episode of FCPA Compliance Report, Maria D’Avanzo from Traliant returns to discuss the intersection of AI, ChatGPT, and compliance. The recent Federal Trade Commission investigation into OpenAI serves as a reminder of the importance of staying up to date on the latest developments in the field of AI technology and the potential implications of such developments. With AI and Chat GPT being powerful tools that can automate processes and generate content, organizations must implement AI Policies and Training to ensure these technologies’ safe and responsible use. AI Compliance Training is necessary to educate employees on the risks posed by AI technology and to guarantee that their compliance program is robust and effective. Organizations must create a comprehensive policy and provide ongoing training to ensure AI’s safe and responsible use. Key Highlights: AI and Chat GPT Consequences AI Policy and Tr

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. Tom welcomes Miranda Zolot, General Counsel at Oyster HR in this episode. They discussed the distributed workforce and how Oyster can help businesses find the talent they need compliant and cost-effectively. Beginning with the captivating detail that Oyster is a fully distributed company with no offices and almost 600 internal employees who all work from home or their personal co-working spaces, they discussed the concept of a distributed workforce and how businesses find the talent they need in a compliant and cost-effective way. Their discussion included the challenges of managing an outsourced workforce and the current model of distributed workforces that allows companies to find the right workers for their particular job. Oyster's mission is to bring meaningful work to people in different geographies, and the website offers resources for both people looking for remote work and companies looking to hire remotely

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Jen Hoar, a corporate intelligence specialist to the podcast to discuss the use of corporate intelligence as a part of a risk management strategy, this podcast episode explored the importance of conducting thorough background checks on potential executives. Tom and Jen discussed the need to ask questions to gain a better understanding of the person's style and how they interact with their team, peers, board, and investors. They also discussed the importance of disclosure and anonymity when conducting such inquiries, as well as the need to conduct independent third-party vetting of an individual's reputation before investing in them. Finally, they discussed the use of corporate intelligence to shape a client's relationship with an executive and the need to assess the potential risks of hiring an executive before becoming emotionally, financially, and reputationally invested in the deal.

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In the latest episode of FCPA Compliance Report, Maria D'Avanzo from Traliant to returns to discuss the essential role of outside counsel in FCPA investigations and the challenges that a CCO may face. They believe having trusted counsel with business acumen and commercial knowledge is vital, especially when discovering potential violations outside the initial scope of the investigation. Maria shares her experience working with the CEO and chair of the audit committee and offers great tips for compliance professionals learning to trust their gut. Additionally, the speakers talk about the importance of self-disclosure and applying disciplinary actions equally across different jurisdictions in cases of misconduct. This explosive discussion is full of insights, advice, and best practices, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their organization's compliance standards. You won't want to miss it! Key High

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In the latest episode of FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox speaks with Parijat Jauhari and Susan Divers, both with LRN, about their new tool, Catalyst Reveal, which helps compliance professionals deal with the new DOJ requirements around culture assessment, risk management, monitoring, and improvement. They explain how Catalyst Reveal goes beyond traditional methods of measuring the effectiveness of compliance training and that the platform includes completion data, culture data, and learner sentiment analysis to determine training effectiveness.   They also discuss the importance of benchmarking, which allows for easy comparison of clients within the same industry and revenue band. Plus, find out about their upcoming additions to their product and how it can provide solutions to challenges posed by the Department of Justice. Tune in now to discover how Catalyst Reveal can help compliance professionals fulfill their

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. Join Tom Fox on the FCPA Compliance Report as he discusses with Scott Solomon, the CEO of Operational Security Solutions (OSS), how they manage compliance and ethical considerations around cash management, particularly for high-risk customers. In this episode, they talk about the importance of compliance in the financial industry and how OSS helps financial institutions manage their portfolio through best practices. The podcast also touches on the challenges faced by legal cannabis businesses and the gaming industry regarding compliance and cash operations. Listeners will get insights into boutique cash and transit providers’ role in navigating licensing and permitting requirements for cannabis-related cash operations. This informative podcast concludes with contact information and an eagerness to continue the conversation. Don’t miss out on the insights shared in this episode. Tune in now to FCPA Compliance Report

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. This episode features a special episode with guests Lisa Fine and Mary Shirley of the Great Women in Compliance podcast. Great Women in Compliance is coming up on its 200th-anniversary show and will move to GWIC 2.0. I asked the women if they would reflect on where they have been and where GWIC may be going. In this podcast, Mary and Lisa reflect on their podcast journey, discussing their impact on their audience and themselves. They talk about their interview style, attempts to get Dolly Parton’s permission to use her song, and upcoming episodes, including adding a co-host. The podcast highlights the importance of diverse voices and perspectives and aims to make guests comfortable while maintaining a professional yet relaxed tone. Join these dynamic hosts as they share memories and tease new ideas, including a book release and round table discussions with women. Take advantage of this engaging and authentic conver

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. Today, Tom visits Brad Hibbert, COO/CSO at Prevalent, as they discuss the surprising findings of Prevalent’s annual third-party risk management study. Discover why so many organizations still rely on spreadsheets and manual processes for managing third-party risks. Brad recommends an integrated approach to third-party risk management that considers the entire lifecycle of the relationship with third parties. The podcast highlights the top five key findings of the report, including data breaches as the top concern, security driving the program, and the increased involvement of IT in the process. Learn how to minimize cyber exposure and risks associated with third-party management by breaking down silos, automating processes, and focusing on reducing risks associated with third parties. Listen to Brad’s practical advice on how to prioritize risks and plan your risk management program and visit prevalent.net for more

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. Join Tom Fox, the host of FCPA Compliance Report, as he visits with Maria D’Avanzo, from Traliant. Maria shares invaluable insights on how companies can think through their whistleblowing policies and protocols, stressing the importance of triage in the whistleblowing process. She also reveals how they created a triage document to manage complaints of violations within the company and maintained consistency in the investigation process across different geographical areas and business units. Maria emphasizes the need for transparency and communication in dealing with situations of retaliation for whistleblowers and educating senior management on the value of whistleblowers in improving compliance programs. This episode is a must-listen for building effective whistleblowing policies and protocols. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from a seasoned compliance expert. Tune in now!  Key Highlights: Protocol fo