Episodios

  • Bob Tarun and Peter Tomczak on The FCPA Handbook, Part 2

    Bob Tarun and Peter Tomczak on The FCPA Handbook, Part 2
    Jul 29 2024
    Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox conclude this two-part episode with Bob Tarun and Peter Tomczak from Baker & McKenzie who discuss the latest edition of their book the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Resource Handbook. This episode provides an in-depth exploration of Delaware law’s Caremark duties and their evolution, particularly in anti-corruption compliance. The discussion highlights the challenges boards face in implementing and overseeing compliance programs. Additionally, it delves into the intricacies of defending FCPA investigations, with insights into recent high-profile cases such as those involving Walmart, Glencore, and Goldman Sachs. The conversation also covers the international trends in anti-bribery and corruption enforcement, particularly focusing on regions like China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Key compliance strategies and the importance of cross-border data privacy considerations in investigations are discussed, along with a critical look at the DOJ’s sophistication in evaluating corporate compliance programs. Highlights in this Episode: Introduction to Caremark and Delaware Law Key Strategies for FCPA Investigations Challenges in FCPA Trials and Compliance International Anti-Corruption Trends Future of FCPA Enforcement Resources: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook Bob Tarun Email: RobertWTarun@gmail.com Phone: 312-714-0225 Peter Tomczak LinkedIn Baker & McKenzie Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Bob Tarun and Peter Tomczak on The FCPA Handbook, Part 1

    Bob Tarun and Peter Tomczak on The FCPA Handbook, Part 1
    Jul 22 2024
    Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox welcomes Bob Tarun and Peter Tomczak from Baker & McKenzie in Part 1 of a two-part podcast series to discuss the latest edition of their book, The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook. The conversation covers their professional backgrounds, motivations for updating the book, and significant changes in FCPA enforcement and compliance practices. Bob and Peter provide detailed insights into their writing process and some of the key defenses for FCPA investigations. Key trends in international anti-bribery and corruption enforcement, the evolving role of corporate compliance programs, and strategies for dealing with DOJ expectations are also addressed. The episode concludes with discussions on future prognostications for FCPA enforcement and how listeners can connect with the authors. Highlights in this Episode Meet the Authors: Bob Tarun and Peter Tomczak Updating the FCPA Handbook: New Challenges and Insights Key Chapters and Practical Advice in the FCPA Handbook DOJ Policies and Corporate Compliance For the Board: The Pitch Count Policy Caremark Duties Defending FCPA Investigations: Strategies and Trials International Anti-Bribery and Corruption Trends Resources: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook Bob Tarun Email: RobertWTarun@gmail.com Phone: 312-714-0225 Peter Tomczak LinkedIn Baker & McKenzie Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Erica Salmon Byrne on Closing The Speak Up Gap

    Erica Salmon Byrne on Closing The Speak Up Gap
    Jul 15 2024
    Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox welcomes back Erica Salmon Byrne to discuss the recently released Ethisphere 2024 Ethical Culture Report: Closing the Speak Up Gap. They explore the genesis and findings of the report, focusing on the eight pillars of ethical culture and significant insights derived from data collected since 2020. Key topics include the importance of equipping managers to handle employee concerns, generational and tenure-based discrepancies in reporting misconduct, and the persistent issues of retaliation and employee dissatisfaction with the current reporting mechanisms. Additionally, Erica shares practical strategies for compliance teams to address these challenges and enhance their ethical culture. Highlights in this Episode Genesis of the 2024 Ethical Culture Report The Eight Pillars of Ethical Culture Key Insights: Closing the Speak Up Gap The Role of Managers in Compliance The Tenure Smile: Willingness to Speak Up Strategies for Improving Reporting Ethisphere’s Future Plans and Masterclass Resources: Erica Salmon Bryne on LinkedIn 2024 Ethical Culture Report: Closing the Speak Up Gap Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Jonathan Armstrong on Sweeping Changes in The UK Government: Insights on Compliance

    Jonathan Armstrong on Sweeping Changes in The UK Government: Insights on Compliance
    Jul 8 2024
    Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox welcome Jonathan Armstrong to discuss the seismic shift in the UK’s political landscape following the election last week. The election was literally one for the ages. It led to a significant Labor victory over the Conservatives. They delve into the implications for compliance and governance in both the UK and globally. Topics include the new government’s proactive approach, anticipated shifts in bribery enforcement, and fiscal policies. They also explore potential changes in AI regulation, employment law, data protection, and international relations, especially concerning Russia and China. The conversation highlights Labor’s balanced strategy, aiming for sensible, centrist policies while addressing key issues like corruption, AI, and data privacy. Highlights in this Episode: An election result for the ages Impact on Bribery and Corruption Enforcement Trade Sanctions, Russian Oligarch’s and Forced Labor AI and Beyond Data Privacy and Data Protection Labor and Employment Rights Resources: Jonathan Armstrong on LinkedIn UK General Election 2024 – What Might This Mean for Compliance? Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Adrienne Bellehumeur on Design - Centric Approaches to Internal Controls

    Adrienne Bellehumeur on Design - Centric Approaches to Internal Controls
    Jun 24 2024
    Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox welcomes back Adrienne Bellehumeur, a chartered accountant and expert in internal controls and documentation. Adrienne discusses her recent article on design-centric internal control and emphasizes the importance of focusing on design as the foundation for effective control programs. She outlines five key principles for improving control design and details her approach to challenging processes and governance systems. The conversation also touches on the necessity of continuously updating controls to adapt to evolving business and regulatory environments. Adrienne shares tips on fostering better design through workshops, effective interviewing, and continuous improvement, while also addressing new developments such as AI and ESG. The episode finishes with insights into how internal controls can support whistleblower programs and the importance of back-to-basics documentation and information management. Highlights in this Episode: Professional Background Design-Centric Approach to Internal Controls Challenges and Importance of Good Design Principles for Improving Control Design Back to Basics: Adapting to New Business Developments Whistleblower Programs and Internal Controls Resources: Adrienne Bellehumeur on LinkedIn Risk Oversight New Approaches to Control Design Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Brad Hibbert on Prevalent’s 2024 Third Party Risk Management Report

    Brad Hibbert on Prevalent’s 2024 Third Party Risk Management Report
    Jun 17 2024
    Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, I have a take a deep dive into the Prevalent 2024 Third Party Risk Management Report with Brad Hibbert, the Chief Strategy Officer and COO at Prevalent. Hibbert drives Prevalent’s product vision and strategy development, which draws from the Third Party Risk Management Report. The Prevalent Report outlines the complexities of managing third-party vendor relationships, highlighting the various phases involved such as onboarding, contracting, and offboarding. It examines the inefficiencies and risks that arise from fragmented processes and technologies handled by different teams. Our conversation explores how these challenges impact risk visibility and resource management, emphasizing the downstream effects on program scalability and decision-making. Highlights in this Episode · Introduction to Vendor Relationship Phases · Challenges in Managing Vendor Relationships · Inefficiencies and Risks in Vendor Management · Impact on Risk Visibility and Decision Making · Pressure on Teams and Resource Implications Resources Brad Hibbert on LinkedIn Prevalent Prevalent’s 2024 Third Party Risk Management Report Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Evie Wentink on Making Compliance Training Practical

    Evie Wentink on Making Compliance Training Practical
    Jun 10 2024
    Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox has a fascinating visit with Iveta (Evie) Wentink, a 15-year compliance veteran. Evie has worked in the public and private sectors and has expertise in compliance training, hotlines, government contract compliance, data privacy, reporting, & due diligence. Evie has one of the most unique opening lines for hotline training, which is ‘Do You Know Your Hotline Number?” This simple yet incredibly important question encapsulates Evie’s approach to compliance training: make it simple, direct, and practical for the listeners. (Or, as Carsten Tams would say, ‘It’s all about the UX’). Our conversation focuses on the critical role of hotline numbers in corporate compliance programs, emphasizing the need for employees to know and trust the hotline. Evie shares insights from her career, highlights the significance of marketing compliance hotlines effectively, and discusses the broader culture of compliance and non-retaliation in organizations. She shares practical tips for improving hotline awareness and usage, making this episode a valuable resource for compliance professionals and organizations alike. Highlights in this Episode: Enhancing Trust through Active Compliance Reporting Promoting Reporting Culture Through Creative Marketing Ethical Culture: Encouraging Compliance Reporting Safely Enhancing Compliance Programs Through Anonymous Hotlines Resources Evie Wentink on LinkedIn Evie’s Top 10 Compliance Back to Basics Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Andy Spalding on Transforming Global Sports

    Andy Spalding on Transforming Global Sports
    Jun 3 2024
    Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, I welcome Professor Andy Spalding, an expert in anti-corruption law, to discuss his extensive work with the Paris Olympic Committee in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games. Spalding shares insights about his involvement with the French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA) and elaborates on how anti-corruption and human rights reforms are being integrated into the Olympic preparations. The discussion also delves into the historical significance of these reforms and their potential to leave a lasting positive impact. Furthermore, Fox and Spalding explore the groundbreaking work done by Qatar during the FIFA World Cup and its implications for future mega sporting events. The episode concludes with thoughts on how the accumulated knowledge and best practices from different countries could shape the future of global sporting events, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders. Highlights in this Episode · Involvement with Paris 2024 Olympics · Role and Impact of French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA) · Innovative Compliance Measures for Paris Olympics · Comparison with Qatar's World Cup Reforms · Future of Anti-Corruption in Mega Sporting Events Resources Andy Spalding at University of Richmond – School of Law CCI Webinar on A New Era in Megasports Anti-Corruption Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the Ethico ROI Calculator and a free White Paper on the ROI of Compliance, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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