Compliance into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we deep dive into some recent crazy stories involving CCOs, compliance professionals and the compliance function.  Highlights include:·      New CCO at Facebook and the results.·      Did Penn State CCO engage in retaliation, discrimination and harassment?·      Is a contract non-renewal retaliation?ResourcesMatt in Radical Compliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the recently released GAO report on failures in the US Army SHARP program, largely around policies and procedures, with a dash of culture thrown in.  Highlights include:·      Why has SHARP failed?·      What is the role of policies and procedures in compliance? What about culture?·      How can assess your own internal training and communications?·      What are the 3 questions every compliance professional should ask?·      What are the lessons for the civilian compliance world?·      Where does the Army go from here?ResourcesMatt in Radical Compliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In perhaps our most somber podcast ever, Matt and Tom take a deep dive into some of the failures which led to the tragedy in Uvalde, TX, and lessons for the compliance professional. Highlights include:·      Why have controls?·      How can a control over-ride impact safety?·      How can you prepare for emergencies?· Thought-out lines of communication created before the emergency.·      When leadership is tested.   ·      What is the difference between ethical values and ethical priorities?ResourcesMatt in Radical Compliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. This week, Matt and Tom take a deep dive into the recent speech by Kenneth Polite, the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. Every compliance professional needs to read his remarks in depth as they give significant insight into what the DOJ expects in compliance programs and CCOs involved in enforcement actions. Highlights include:·      It all starts with a risk assessment.·      The importance of culture.·      Continuous testing and continuous improvement.·      The role of monitors.·      CCO certification going forward.   ResourcesMatt in Radical Compliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. This week, Matt and Tom take a deep dive into the recently released Commonewealth Edison report on the current state of its compliance program. Highlights include: Why is ComEd publicly filing a compliance report? How did Compliance Domains replace specific risks? The use of Design Thinking concepts in the Risk Assessment process. A direct line from Risk Assessments -> continuous monitoring-> continuous improvement-> reporting. ResourcesMatt in Radical Compliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. This week, Matt and Tom take a deep dive into the recent response of JPMorgan to the whistleblower termination allegations of Shaqualla Williams. Highlights include: What does whistleblower protection actually mean? Can a company fire an employee for other conduct if they have filed a whistleblower report? Will this become the template for getting rid of whistleblowers? Do the substance of whistleblower reports matter? ResourcesMatt in Radical Compliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. This week, Matt and Tom take a deep dive into some of the impacts on compliance from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Highlights include:·      How will the invasion impact your Supply Chain?·      What are the attributes of a compliance program that can lead your corporate response?·      What about cyber?·      Will all this lead to a more holistic ERM response?  ResourcesMatt in Radical Compliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. This week, Matt and Tom take a deep dive into the recently released Stericycle FCPA enforcement action. Highlights include:·      What is a business strategy based upon corruption?·      Over-expansion and under due diligence in M&A.·      Document Document Document·      The Monaco Doctrine at work.  ·      Lessons learned going forward.ResourcesDPASEC OrderMatt in Radical ComplianceTom in FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. This week, Matt and Tom are joined by Karen Woody and Jonathan Marks to consider the SEC’s recent proposed rules for disclosure of cyber breaches. Highlights include:·      What was in the proposals? The 60-day comment period is running.·      The 4-day disclosure requirement for material breaches.·      The corporate governance issues around Board reporting.·      What is the SEC trying to accomplish?  ·      Should your company have a cyber-risk committee? If so, who should be on it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. This week, Matt and Tom take on strange comings and goings of Elon Musk and his participation on the Twitter Board of Directors. Highlights include:·      When and how did Musk become Twitter’s largest shareholder?·      Why was he asked to come on to the Board?·      SEC filing requirement issues?·      What role did the various stakeholder groups, including employees have in Musk turning down the Twitter Board seat?  ·      What are the compliance and governance issues to be learned? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices