Lessons Learned on Compliance and Ethics: The Best from the Fcpa Compliance and Ethics Blog


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One area which keeps the corporate executive up at night is compliance. With the increase in the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the introduction of similar or stronger legislation such as the UK Bribery Act, it is mandatory that any company doing business internationally operates in compliance with these anti-corruption and anti-bribery regimes. This book provides practical lessons on how to run a business in an ethical manner, which will ensure companies are compliant. It explains what the FCPA is and how it is enforced. It gives the corporate lawyer, compliance practitioner or business executive specific guidance on how to navigate these waters with real-life practical lessons learned from the most recent FCPA enforcement actions, Opinion Releases and current best practices on how to manage a compliance program.




The Complete Compliance Handbook


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Thomas Fox, the Compliance Evangelist, is one of the leading writers, thinkers and commentators on the nuts and bolts of compliance. His always practical advice is now available in one volume, The Complete Compliance Handbook. This book incorporates the most recent pronouncements and guidance from the Department of Justice, including 2017's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs and FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy, to provide the most up-to-date advice on what constitutes a best practices compliance program. In this single volume compendium, Fox brings together the tops ideas, topics and techniques you can incorporate your compliance program, literally in 31-days to more fully operationalize your compliance regime. If you want one volume to guide you in operationalizing compliance, this is it. The book is designed to provide you with a step-by-step guide to the design, creation, implementation of or enhancement to a compliance program. It begins with 31-days to a more effective compliance program. Each entry presents one thing you can accomplish, at little to no cost, to improve any level of compliance program. There are three key-takeaways for each entry. The final chapter goes through the same process for you to operationalize your compliance program. In between these bookends, The Complete Compliance Handbook features chapters on: -Operationalizing Compliance Through Human Resources -The Role of the Board of Directors and Compliance -360-Degrees of Communication in Compliance -Better Third-Party Risk Management -Reporting and Investigations -Internal Controls -Innovation in Compliance -Written Standards -More Effective Compliance for Business Ventures -Continuous Improvement The author, Thomas Fox, has written 15 books on compliance, leadership and business ethics. He founded the Compliance Podcast Network and has one of the largest social media presences in compliance. He has worked in the compliance arena for over 10 years and draws upon his many years of experience in the profession to create this single volume which will become the standard 'nuts and bolts' text on compliance. Fox's writing style is suited for any skill level of compliance practitioner or maturity of corporate compliance program.




Corruption, Crime and Compliance


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Michael Volkov's career has spanned 30 years as an attorney in Washington, D.C. - as a federal prosecutor, a Chief Counsel on the Senate and House Judiciary Committees, a trial attorney in the Antitrust Division and in private practice. This book will help anyone better understand anti-bribery compliance in the U.S. and beyond. "Michael Volkov's book is a compilation of articles on a number of subjects important to lawyers advising clients how to stay out of trouble. He is a prolific writer and I can say without question, we have not heard the last of his musings. Simply put, his book contains important information that should prove helpful to lawyers, particularly to those who practice in the white collar field." - Judge Stanley Sporkin, Former Director of the Division of Enforcement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.




Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Guidebook


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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance Guidebook shows readers how the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has grown to critical importance to any U.S. company that does business in a global environment, as well as foreign companies that supply or have agency agreements with U.S. companies. It provides an overview of the business risks and guidance on spotting potential red flags regarding FCPA violation. Business professionals are provided with practical guidance on managing FCPA requirements as part of an overall compliance program.




The Big Empty


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In 2022, podcaster Tom Fox interviewed Loren C. Steffy about the issues and themes in his debut novel, The Big Empty. As Fox saw it, the book may have been set in 1999, but many of the issues at the heart of the story are even more relevant today than they were then. The result was a five-part podcast series, The Big Empty and Economic Issues Facing 21st Century Texas. The series examined key issues that the book examines: Water, power, land investment, housing, and of course, the clash of cultures. It won Communicators Awards for Excellence in a Limited Series and Distinction in Business. Now, the series is available as an ebook.







Mastering ChatGPT


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In the era of digital transformation, educational practices are undergoing significant changes because of tools like ChatGPT. This artificial intelligence, or AI, model has the potential to revolutionize research and training, making business processes more efficient and engaging. For AI enthusiasts and developers, grasping the practical application of ChatGPT in education provides a fresh perspective on AI integration, fostering growth in their personal and professional endeavors. In this book, we explain how harnessing the power of ChatGPT will reshape the future of education and business training. We also review the ethical issues around ChatGPT, how it will change education and compliance training, the intersection of ChatGPT and the creative process, and where ChatGPT and generative AI is headed.




The Cambridge Handbook of Compliance


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Compliance has become key to our contemporary markets, societies, and modes of governance across a variety of public and private domains. While this has stimulated a rich body of empirical and practical expertise on compliance, thus far, there has been no comprehensive understanding of what compliance is or how it influences various fields and sectors. The academic knowledge of compliance has remained siloed along different disciplinary domains, regulatory and legal spheres, and mechanisms and interventions. This handbook bridges these divides to provide the first one-stop overview of what compliance is, how we can best study it, and the core mechanisms that shape it. Written by leading experts, chapters offer perspectives from across law, regulatory studies, management science, criminology, economics, sociology, and psychology. This volume is the definitive and comprehensive account of compliance.




Strategies for Minimizing Risk Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Related Laws


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In the minds of some, complying with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and related laws is easy: 'you just don't bribe.' The reality, as sophisticated professionals should know, is not so simple. This book is for professionals across various disciplines who can assist in risk management and want to learn strategies for minimizing risk under aggressively enforced bribery laws. Written by a leading expert with real-world practice experience, this book elevates knowledge and skills through a comprehensive analysis of all legal authority and other relevant sources of information. It also guides readers through various components of compliance best practices from the fundamentals of conducting a risk assessment, to effectively communicating compliance expectations, to implementing and overseeing compliance strategies. With a focus on active learning, this book allows readers to assess their acquired knowledge through various issue-spotting scenarios and skills exercises and thereby gain confidence in their specific job functions. Anyone seeking an informed and comprehensive understanding of the modern era of enforcement of bribery laws and related risk management strategies will find this book to be a valuable resource including in-house compliance personnel, FCPA and related practitioners, board of director members and executive officers.




United States Attorneys' Manual


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