In this episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Scott Garland, Managing Director, Sanctions, Cyber, Fraud, and Ethics Compliance & Monitoring at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. Some of the areas we discuss include Garland’s professional background and current role. We look at some of his work at the DOJ including his role as the Deputy Chief, National Security Cyber Specialist and his work as Office’s Professional Responsibility Officer. We discuss his move to AMI and the types of monitorships Garland hopes to work on, as well as his thoughts on the role of a monitor. We conclude with some of Garland’s top recollections from UM Law School. Resources Scott Garlandbio on AMI. Affiliated Monitors Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by fan favorite James Koukios, partner at Morrison and Foerster. In this episode we consider some of the key ABC issues in the always great MoFo Monthly Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for January 2022. Highlights of this podcast include: Opinion Release 22-01. Summary Judgment granted in bribery related breach of contract case-use of bribery allegations to get out of contract. FIFA defendants raise local law defense. What is it and how is it raised and why it has never been successful in a FCPA context Former CEO of Pemex charged. Is Mexico finally stepping up to ABC enforcement? South African anti-corruption commission. Will this finally help SA move past capture and a culture of corruption. Resources James Koukios on the MoFowebsite January International Anti-Corruption Newsletterhere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the FCPA Compliance Report I welcome back Flex Vice President of Global Trade, Josh Fitzhugh, who visits about the challenges in economic and trade compliance since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Topics include Current role Pre-conflict preparation How were you able to mobilize for such robust economic and trade sanctions? Some of the biggest challenges early in the conflict? What are some of the biggest challenges your team currently faces? What new challenges do you see in Q3 or further down the road? Resources Josh Fitzhugh onLinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the FCPA Compliance Report I welcome back Ethisphere President and Chair of the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance, Erica Salmon Byrne, who talks about an exciting new innovation and service offering called The Sphere. Through this offering and for the first time, ComplianceProfessionals can easily benchmark against the practices of companies with exceptional programs, to identify gaps, benchmark and access a wealth of insights and resources to guide improvements. Key areas we discuss on this podcast are: What is The Sphere? The data and resources built into it. The ease of access. Where can listeners find this podcast. Resources Ethisphere The Sphere Erica Salmon Byrne onLinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the FCPA Compliance Report I welcome Loren Steffy, now podcast host. Steffy is in the middle of a limited series on the theft by Russian President Putin on the publicly traded Yukos Oil Company back in 2007. Key areas we discuss on this podcast are: Why this series and why now. What is the genesis of this story? Who is Bruce Misamore and what was his role in Yukos. Where can listeners find this podcast. Resources Putin’sOil Heist onStoney Creek Publishing Loren Steffy onLinkedIn Putin’s Oil Heist on theCompliance Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the FCPA Compliance Report I welcome back Mike DeBernardis, a partner at Hughes Hubbard, about some of the key developments in ethics compliance and FCPA from Q1 2022. Key areas we discuss on this podcast are: Q1 brought resolutions that were excellent examples for training and increasing understanding of compliance issues. One of the more difficult aspects of compliance is scoping investigations. View input from your monitor as an opportunity to truly improve your processes, procedures, and controls. Having a positive relationship with them is hugely valuable. Developing an investigation plan and protocols is an iterative process. Changes to the SEC Whistleblower program. Anti-corruption implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Resources Hughes Hubbard & Reedwebsite Mike DeBernardis Coburn and the Attorney/Client Privilege Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the FCPA Compliance Report I visit with Scott Schneider, Head of Content Development at Traliant. Scott has been in the compliance space for over 15 years and is passionate about the building blocks of a best practices compliance program, including Codes of Conduct. This week we take a deep dive into the foundational backbone of every compliance program, the Code of Conduct.Some of the highlights include: ·Importance ofCode of Conduct training. ·Types of Code training. ·Why have a Code of Conduct? ·How does a Code of Conduct help establish culture? ·Key areas the Code should cover? ·How should a company develop its Code of Conduct? ·When should a Code be revisited or reassessed? ·The roles of Codes of Conduct and training down the road into 2025 and beyond? Resources ScottSchneideronLinkedIn Traliantwebsite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the Episode, I am joined by John Warren Vice President and General Counsel at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. We discuss the 2022 ACFE Report to the Nations, which is the most comprehensive report on the global scourge of fraud. It is a fascinating look of how fraud occurs, where is occurs and the steps you can take to prevent it. Some of the highlights include: What is the ACFE Report to the Nations? How often is it released? What are you trying to capture? What are some of the big picture findings of the Report? What is the annual cost of global fraud? Why are hotlines so critical to fraud detection? What is the fraud tree? What are the 5 critical areas of occupational fraud reviewed? What does the Report to the Nations tell us about corruption? What detection/prevention areas are the most effective for corruption? You can download a copy of the ACFE 2022 Report to the Nations by clickinghere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the FCPA Compliance Report I visit with Claire Worledge. Claire is an internal auditor by professional training. She is the author ofData Analytic Secrets. We visit about her book and her work to bring greater visibility to data analytics to the internal audit profession and the wider compliance profession. Some of the highlights include: What is data visualization? What do you see as the role of data analytics in internal audit? Why Claire wroteData Analytic Secretsand the audience for the book. How can data analytics and visualization be used in fraud prevention? How about anti-corruption/anti-bribery programs? How can internal audit be best used in an anti-corruption/anti-bribery program? What is the intersection of internal audit and internal control? Resources Claire Worledgeon LinkedIn Aufiniawebsite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the FCPA Compliance Report I visit with Dave Lefort, Managing Director at Compliance Week. We take a deep dive into the upcoming Compliance Week 2022 National Conference, detailing the Keynote speakers, panels, conversations and breakout sessions. If there is one compliance conference, you should attend Compliance Week 2022 is it. Listeners to the podcast can get a special discount to the conferenceof $200 with the discount code TFLAW $200 OFF. Registration and agendahere. If you want more details on why should you attend Compliance Week 2022? Find out in this podcast series featuring speakers atCW 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices