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DOJ Updates Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs

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The Justice Department announced yet another version of its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.  As everyone knows, the Justice Department’s guidance carries talismanic significance — it is an important document that...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Argentieri Speech and 2024 ECCP: Argentieri on Navigating AI Risks

Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri’s speech highlighted a critical shift in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) approach to evaluating corporate compliance programs. As outlined in the updated 2024...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Argentieri Speech and 2024 ECCP: Data Access and Data Analytics

Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri’s speech highlighted a critical shift in the DOJ’s approach to evaluating corporate compliance programs. As outlined in the updated 2024 Evaluation of Corporate...more

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The Case for Automation: Why Compliance Professionals Must Embrace the Future

In 2024, compliance is no longer just a check-the-box function but a vital component of risk management, corporate governance, and business strategy. As companies scale and regulations become more complex, the traditional...more

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[Virtual Event] Compliance & Ethics Essentials Workshop - December 2nd - 5th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

Learn the key principles of compliance - no travel required! If you’re new to or have minimal experience in compliance management don’t miss this opportunity to build the foundational knowledge you need! SCCE’s four-day...more

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The Compliance “Curse” — Learning to Compromise Principles

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Compliance lessons are life lessons.  Compliance professionals are, by their nature, optimistic people. They see challenges as new opportunities to strive closer to an ideal.  Compliance professionals live in the shadow of...more

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DOJ Launches Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program and Announces a New Incentive for Self-Reports

On August 1, 2024, the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division launched the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (the Program), following up on its announcement in March 2024 of a plan to offer whistleblower awards....more

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AI Governance: Common Grounds and Synergies with Proposed Frameworks Globally

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As the European Union sets the stage for groundbreaking AI regulation, our podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of this landmark legislation. Join us as we dissect the EU AI Act, unpacking its key provisions and...more

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AI in Compliance Week: Part 3 – Embracing AI-Powered Internal Controls

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into internal controls is pivotal in the ever-evolving corporate governance landscape. We have closely followed the discussion around this emerging trend and the insights from industry...more

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The Intersection of Creativity and Compliance: Lessons from Improv

In the most recent episode of the Creativity and Compliance podcast, Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman delved into the fascinating intersection of improvisation and compliance with our special guest, Marla Caceres, an expert in...more

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Celebrate and get to work

2024 represents the 25th anniversary of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials, which has now been signed by 46 countries—including eight...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Virtual Event] Compliance & Ethics Essentials Workshop - August 5th - 8th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

Learn the key principles of compliance - no travel required! If you’re new to or have minimal experience in compliance management don’t miss this opportunity to build the foundational knowledge you need! SCCE’s four-day...more

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The Magnificent Seven: Important Ways to Mitigate Your Third-Party Sanctions Risks (Part IV of IV)

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It may seem like a Herculean task — but it can be done.  I regularly opine that mitigating sanctions risks for your third-party population is an easier task than doing so for your anti-corruption risks.  One big reason —...more

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Episode 320 -- NAVEX Hotline Report -- More Reports and Higher Substantiation

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NAVEX continues to produce high-quality compliance reports, many of which are a must-read in the compliance industry.  Its annual Whistleblower Report is of particular note -- NAVEX is the leading provider of hotline services...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Trafigura FCPA Enforcement Action – Part 1 – Introduction

In March 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the resolution of a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action involving the Swiss trading firm G Trafigura Beheer B.V. (Trafigura), an international...more

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LRN 2024 Program Effectiveness Report Underscores Importance of Values, Adaptation and Accountability

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LRN’s latest report was based on a survey of more than 1,400 ethics and compliance professionals, most of whom were employed at organizations with at least 1000 employees in 19 different countries and 26 industries across...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Role of Leadership in Culture and Course Correcting

When it comes to leadership, many people focus on qualities like decisiveness, communication skills, and strategic thinking. While these traits are undoubtedly important, there is another aspect of leadership that often gets...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Leadership in the 2025 and Beyond

All leadership in the 21st century is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditional leadership styles and models are no longer adequate for the complex and rapidly changing world we find ourselves in. This was the key...more

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Tailored Risk Management in the Third Sector

Compliance and risk management are crucial aspects of any organization, and the third sector is no exception. In this week’s episode of Great Women in Compliance, hosted by Hemma Lomax, she visited with Sabrina Segal on the...more

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[Virtual Event] Compliance & Ethics Essentials Workshop - May 13th - 16th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CT

SCCE’s four-day Compliance & Ethics Essentials Workshop provides comprehensive education on the core elements of a compliance program in a convenient virtual format. The curriculum is ideal for those new to or with little...more

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Top Five Risks Facing Corporate Boards

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A Top 5 list should be viewed with suspicion — it is often just a headline grabbing posting with the clear purpose to gain readers’ attention.  In defense, however, it is interesting to compare articles on risk rankings....more

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“Person” of the Year: Technology and the Challenges for Ethics and Compliance

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I always enjoy retrospective “year in review” postings to start off the new year.  For years, I have sought to identify and capture important compliance trends, typically focused on specific professionals in the compliance...more

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The Investigation Protocol

After the internal report comes in and you have properly triaged the matter, you need to scope out and investigate it, promptly, thoroughly and with competent personnel. In the 2023 ECCP, provided these series of questions...more

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Levels of Due Diligence

Due diligence is generally recognized in three levels: Level I, Level II and Level III. Each level is appropriate for a different level of corruption risk. The key is to develop a mechanism to determine the appropriate level...more

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Policies and Procedures

There are numerous reasons to put some serious work into your compliance policies and procedures. They are certainly a first line of defense when the government comes knocking....more

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