The JBS meat-packing scandal is a perfect example of why companies must provide every single shred of evidence of criminal conduct, or a plea agreement might not be worth much.
Tom Fox
Thomas Fox has practiced law for over 40 years. Tom writes the daily award-winning blog, the FCPA Compliance and Ethics blog and founded the Compliance Podcast Network. Tom leads the discussion on AI in compliance through his best-selling book Upping Your Game. He has 38 other books on the use of AI in compliance and business ethics, leadership including the seminal work, The Compliance Handbook, with its 7th edition coming out in 2025. He is the founder of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.
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What are the effects of C-Suite involvement in bribery and corruption?
A look at the corruption cases of Samsung and Panalpina and the outcome from when C-Suite becomes involved in corporate bribery and corruption schemes.
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Preparing for compliance
One lsson learned from Hurricane Harvey applies to today’s compliance professional: You must do more than prepare for a compliance emergency by preparing beforehand, but you must also practice that preparedness.
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Will Uber change its toxic culture?
The Man From FCPA explores what the future has in store for Uber Technologies under new chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi.
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FCPA, CEOs and risk assessments
Ian Narev, chief executive officer of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, may soon join the ranks of those CEOs who depart once a corruption scandal goes public.
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Looking to buy? Be sure and complete your due diligence
Tom Fox explores a recent report on wealthy American businessmen attempting to purchase London soccer clubs for a weekend outing and their due diligence duties.
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OFAC red cards Mexican footballer Marquez
A prominent Mexican football star finds himself on OFAC’s black list for allegedly fronting for a known drug kingpin. Just when you thought soccer couldn’t get any more dramatic.
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Halliburton, the FCPA, and effectiveness
Having a great compliance program means nothing if it exists only on paper. If you want to keep the DoJ and SEC happy, that program must also be demonstrably effective.
Posted inEthics & Culture
Compliance includes anti-trust compliance
While the United States banks on anti-trust training, in other parts of the world—such as Germany—there is not such a strong prohibition against competitors’ collaboration. Reports, however, indicate that may be changing.
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Solitude as a leadership skill
A new book by Raymond Kethledge and Michael Erwin encourages leaders to take back a sense of control over their operations. While it is not always possible to unplug in today’s connected world, writes the Man From FCPA, taking some time to unwind and simply think can be a valuable part of any leader’s toolkit.
