Episode 22 - FCPA Blog Tribute

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk about compliance, of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s episode! In this episode, Tom and Kristy take on a wide variety of compliance-related topics but begin with their reflections on the FCPA Blog. In the ever-evolving world of regulatory compliance and risk management, challenges are constant, and strategies must be dynamic. Tom highlights the corruption in Ukraine, Elon Musk loses $55bn and throws a tantrum, and why Brazil wants to punish Transparency International. Kristy highlights the DEI, how to fire employees, remote workforce challenges for a CCO and checks in on Florida Man. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart as they delve deeper into these issues in this episode of the 2 Gurus Talk Compliance podcast. Highlights Include: 1.     FCPA Blog announces its closing. (FCPA Compliance & Ethics Blog) 2.   A massive corruption scandal was uncovered in Ukraine.  (CNN) 3.     Musk’s $55bn pay package is voided and he wants to move to Texas. (WSJ) 4.   An Ecuadorian official got a $70,000 watch as a bribe. (Bloomberg) 5.     Brazil goes after TI for its CPI. (FT) 6.     Firing employees the right way is part of compliance (FCPA Blog) 7.     Mark Cuban Doubles Down on Support for DEI After Trading Barbs With Anti-Diversity Crusader Elon Musk (Inc.com) 8.     Remote Workforces Create New Challenges for Investigators and Compliance Officers (NAVEX) 9.     New Jersey and New Hampshire Pass Comprehensive Privacy Legislation (Inside Privacy/Covington) 10.  Florida man steals Snoop Dogg’s bobblehead but later has change of heart (Local 10 News) Resources: Kristy Grant-Hart on LinkedIn Spark Consulting Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn