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Corruption and modern slavery

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics... on 9/4/2024

In my July column, I wrote about the connection between corruption and the environment. But corruption also has a link to the “S” of the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pillars. Corruption is both a cause and a...more

All together now: Post-acquisition compliance program integration

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics... on 7/31/2024

The due diligence process is a critical element in a merger and acquisition transaction. Most companies clearly define the steps and rarely skip them. However, the participants in the process vary widely, and ethics and...more

AI in Compliance Week: Part 2- A Comprehensive Governance Approach

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 6/11/2024

We continue our weeklong exploration of issues related to using Generative AI in compliance by examining some AI governance issues. In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, the importance of robust governance frameworks...more

Corruption, Crime, and Compliance: Interview of Mary Shirley on Her New Book – Living Your Best Compliance Life

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 9/25/2023

CEOs play a pivotal role in shaping an organization’s commitment to ethical practices. Involving CEOs in compliance training, having them share their experiences, and demonstrating a personal commitment to compliance...more

Cybersecurity Incident Response

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/22/2023

In the first installment of our cybersecurity series, we discussed the importance of developing and implementing practical Information Security policies and procedures within your organization as well as the ethical and legal...more

Innovation in Compliance - Ethical Leadership for Corporate Directors with Joshua Nunziato

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 2/8/2022

In this episode, I welcome Joshua Nunziato, an author and an Instructor in the Social Responsibility and Sustainability division of the Leeds School of Business, and joins me to talk about corporate leaders conducting ethical...more

Ethics at the Heart of Successful Business

NAVEX on 11/17/2020

This discussion of ethics at the heart of business success is from a keynote session at NAVEX Next, an annual virtual conference for risk and compliance professionals. The session, Ethics at the Heart of Successful Business,...more

Compliance Perspectives: The Compliance Law Track at the 2020 Virtual Compliance and Ethics Institute

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics... on 7/30/2020

In 2020 the SCCE will again be proud to offer the Compliance Law track at the 2020 Virtual Compliance & Ethics Institute. https://www.corporatecompliance.org/conferences/national/19th-annual-compliance-ethics-institute-2020...more

Four Compliance Insights for 2020 and Beyond

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 1/6/2020

Compliance Convergence. In 2019 there were three significant releases of information by the federal government which directly impacted compliance professionals. Two came from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and one came from...more

This Week in FCPA-Episode 77, the Home for the Holidays Edition

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 11/17/2017

Jay and I return for a wide-ranging discussion on some of the top compliance and ethics related stories of the week, including: 1. The DOJ/SEC FCPA Guidance turned 5 years old this week. For the compliance practitioner, it...more

Everything Compliance Reports from the SCCE 2017 Compliance & Ethics Institute [eBook]

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 11/15/2017

In October 2017, nearly 2000 compliance professionals gathered in Las Vegas for the annual Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) Compliance and Ethics Institute. The event was a great success for all involved, it...more

Workplace Ethics & Culture: What the Uber Board Report Means for Compliance Officers

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 8/3/2017

A compliance perspective on one of the most unique corporate documents you will ever see....more

Is Your Company At-Risk for a Government Enforcement Action?

The Volkov Law Group on 7/24/2017

For some reason, I have always believed that picking successful stocks should not be very difficult. Unfortunately, my record in the stock market does not back up my self-assessment. On the other hand, when it comes to...more

Compliance into the Weeds-Episode 40, COSO ERM Framework Update

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 5/31/2017

In this episode Matt Kelly and I take a deep dive into the revisions to the COSO ERM Framework, which were based on comments by practitioners. We consider the role of culture and risk, the integration of the COSO ERM...more

Match Made in Heaven: Compliance and Human Resources

The Volkov Law Group on 9/29/2016

The corporate compliance function is only as successful as its partnerships with key internal constituencies. Depending on the company and the personnel involved, compliance has to establish and maintain effective working...more

Compliance at the Tipping Point, Part V – Protection Afforded From a Compliance Program

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 10/16/2015

Today, I wrap up my series on why I think compliance is at the Tipping Point. However as it is a Friday in October, I continue my tribute to the Man in the Shadows, producer Val Lewton, whose films for RKO had some of the...more

TN Ethics Opinion Approves Lawyers’ Cloud Storage of Client Data

Burr & Forman on 9/25/2015

Tennessee has joined other states in formally approving lawyers’ cloud-storage of client-confidential data. The Board of Professional Responsibility (“BOPR”) held that lawyers ethically may use cloud storage for...more

[eBook] The Revolution in Ethics and Compliance

The Volkov Law Group on 1/13/2015

In this collection of recent essays and blog posts, attorney, leading compliance expert, and former federal prosecutor Michael Volkov helps corporate leaders understand how a culture of ethics and compliance is not only the...more

FCPA Compliance and Ethics Report-Episode 63-Managing the Third Party Relationship Under the FCPA, Part I

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 6/4/2014

In this episode I being a two part series on how to manage your third party relationships under the FPCA and UK Bribery Act. In this episode, steps 1-the Business Justification and Step 2-the Questionnaire. ...more

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