The recent case of LafargeHolcim’s involvement in keeping a cement facility in Syria safe and operational during civil war has raised questions regarding a company’s responsibilities for ensuring monies it pays out do not go to fund terrorism.
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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Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
CEOs and win at all costs—where does it lead?
A look at the corrupt conduct of Uber Chief Executive Travis Kalanick and the lengths some executives will go to in support of a win-at-all-costs culture.
Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
A farewell to Kara Brockmeyer but her legacy continues
The SEC bids a fond farewell to the head of its Foreign Corrupt Practices Act unit. Tom Fox looks back at Kara Brockmeyer’s illustrious career with the Commission.
Posted inAnti-Bribery
A bad year for Airbus
2017 has not been a good year for European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, whose corruption and bribery scandal has instigated anti-corruption policies and government probes in the airline industry.
Posted inAnti-Bribery
Whistleblowers at KPMG and Barclays—a contrast in style
The recent termination of six KPMG employees for receiving (and failing to report) improper advance information of PCAOB audits stands in stark contrast to actions taken after someone blew the whistle at Barclays Bank. A look at their responses is inside.
Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
Compliance expertise on the board of directors
The recent corporate scandal at Wells Fargo highlights the need for boards of directors to have a committee devoted to compliance.
Posted inFrom the Archive
Barclays CEO didn’t know it was illegal?
Barclays CEO James Staley is claiming ignorance, saying he didn’t know it was inappropriate to attempt to unmask the identity of an anonymous corporate whistleblower and is now facing the consequences.
Posted inEthics & Culture
What will a code of conduct bring to British cycling?
Despite stunning successes by the British cycling team in both the Tour de France and recent Olympic games, several allegations haunt the team.
Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
Flying the (not so) friendly skies of United
United Airlines seems to be battling an internal cultural issue, as recent events suggest. The beleaguered airline is once again in the news—this time for forcing a paying passenger off a flight to make room for its own staff.
Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
Acquisitions, data privacy, and national security concerns
The attempted takeover of the U.S. company MoneyGram International Inc. by China-based Ant Financial Services raises regulatory concerns and questions.
