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FCPA Compliance Report episodes

October 11, 2021Dean Cherie Taylor on a Compliance Certification at STCL
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Cherie Taylor, Vice President, Associate Dean for Academics, Professor of Law, and Director of Institute for International Legal Practice & National Security at South Texas College of Law Houston. We discuss the school’s new initiative in the compliance arena. Highlights of this podcast include:
Professional background of Dean Taylor.
Her work at South Texas College of Law Houston.
STCL’s Institute for International Law and National Security.
A Certificate Program in Compliance.
International transactions and compliance.
STCL at 100 and beyond.
Resources
Dean Cherie Taylor
South Texas College of Law Houston
STCL International Legal Practice and National Security

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29 min
September 27, 2021Bill Athanas- Factors In Defending White Collar Criminal Cases
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Bill Athanas, partner at the Waller Law Firm in Birmingham. Bill is a former DOJer in the Fraud Section who worked on FCPA enforcement actions in the first decade of the 21st century before moving to the US Attorney’s Office in Birmingham. From there he moved to the Waller Law Firm. Highlights of this podcast include:
His work at Main Justice and later in the US Attorney’s Office in Birmingham.
Nature of his current practice.
Why the Principles of Federal Prosecution (PFP), Justice Manual, §9-27.001, are so critical to a white collar defense practice.
A lengthy discussion of his article Am I Going to Get Indicted?
UT moving to the SEC.
For more information on The Waller Law Firm, check out their website here. Check out Bill’s profile here. Check out Bill’s article, Am I Going to Get Indicted?

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35 min
September 20, 2021Randy Sorrels-A New Law Firm
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Randy Sorrels, an old colleague in the legal practice from Houston. Randy is also a former President of the State Bar of Texas. He also started a new law firm with his wife Alex at the height of the pandemic. He visits about his new law firm, his innovative use of social media and real commitment to bringing diversity to his practice.
Highlights of this podcast include:
Professional background and what he learned at his prior firms.
A confluence of events led to his open The Sorrels Law Firm.
Hiring talent that is not only diverse racially but also diverse in professional backgrounds beyond law.
Trying cases during a pandemic.
Practicing law as a trial lawyer in 2021.
Innovative use of social media to publicize the new law firm.
The importance of the State Bar of Texas.
What SealPT meant to the both of us.
For more information on The Sorrels Law Firm, check out their website here. Check out Randy’s profile here.

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39 min
September 13, 2021Lisa Beth Lentini Walker and Stef Tschida - Raise Your Game, Not Your Voice
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Lisa Beth Lentini Walker and Stef Tschida, co-authors of the book Raise Your Game, Not Your Voice. They explain what happens when a compliance professional and communications expert sit down and write a book. Their book presents actionable insights into how to forge relationships across the organization, craft a compelling compliance narrative, and spur your audience to action. Highlights of this podcast include:
Their professional backgrounds.
Why they wrote the book.
Why storytelling is so critical in compliance.
How to set up a communications plan for your compliance messaging.
Why it is necessary to become an organizational scholar.
Top takeaways from the book by both Lisa Beth and Stef.
How to use the book.

Raise Your Game, Not Your Voice was published by CCI. It is available for purchase in bound and eCopy formats here. Purchase on Amazon.com here.

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28 min
August 30, 2021Karen Woody on Comings and Goings at the SEC
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Professor Karen Woody to look at the current state of the SEC in the Biden Administration. Highlights of this podcast include:
A. SEC-Early Impressions
SEC debate in the public arena between the commissioners.
Early impressions of SEC Chair Gensler.
What are some of the top priorities you have seen so far from the SEC?
Has new enforcement life been breathed into the SEC?
B. Specific Topics
Where will SEC enforcement go on SPACs? Will Lordstown Motors be a harbinger or simply just another accounting fraud?
Non-bribery FCPA enforcement under books and records/internal control provisions. Does Tandy Leather continue this trend?
What, if any role will SEC have in crypto regulation as a commodity? Or is it a financial instrument of some type?
What other areas you are watching from the SEC for either guidance or enforcement?
C. Into the Future
How, if any has the Coronavirus health crisis changed the SEC’s approach?
When might we see the SEC under Gensler start to hit its stride?

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32 min
August 23, 2021James Koukios on MoFo April International Anti-Corruption Newsletter
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by fan fav James Koukios to review the Morrison & Foerster April International Anti-Corruption Newsletter. Highlights of this podcast include:
UK Subsidiary of Aircraft Manufacturer Pleads Guilty to Saudi Arabia Bribery Scheme.
Former Brazilian Petrochemical Company CEO Pleads Guilty to Brazil Bribery Scheme. Prosecution at the very top of an organization. What type of message does that send?
Former Barbados Official Sentenced for Laundering Bribe Payments.
Former Logistics Company Executive Sentenced for Scheme to Bribe a Russian Official.
Former Employee of Switzerland-Based Commodities Firm Pleads Guilty in Connection with Ecuador Bribery Scheme.
Resources
James Koukios on the Morrison & Foerster website
MoFo April International Anti-Corruption Newsletter here.

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26 min
August 09, 2021James Koukios on MoFo March International Anti-Corruption Newsletter
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by fan fav James Koukios to review the Morrison & Foerster March International Anti-Corruption Newsletter.
Highlights of this podcast include:
Scottish Oil and Gas Company Resolves Kazakhstan Bribery Allegations in Scotland. Why is Scotland prosecuting compliance?
UK Serious Fraud Office Ends Foreign Bribery Investigation into KBR.
UK to Launch Corruption Sanctions Regime in 2021. What does it mean for US or other non-UK companies?
Former CFO of New York-Based Hedge Fund Ordered to Pay Civil Penalty. Follow on from Och-Ziff, what is that case’s legacy?
Oil Companies Acquitted in Italy over Nigeria Deal. Use to explore the prosecution’s theory of liability and how that could change compliance.
Resources
James Koukios on the Morrison & Foerster website
MoFo March International Anti-Corruption Newsletter here.

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26 min
August 02, 2021Episode 560-Mike DeBernardis on Enforcement and Oversight in Q2-2021
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by fan fav and now Hughes Hubbard & Reed partner Mike DeBernardis. We take a look back at some of the key enforcement actions and issues from Q2-2021.
Highlights of this podcast include:
FCPA prosecutions. In the corp sphere, only one doesn’t really mean anything going forward.
FCPA Individual Prosecutions. Is the Yates Memo finally leading to results?
Anti-Trust. Will the focus on the large enforcement actions against Big Tech lead to an overall reduction or will the Division be going strong against all forms of anti-competitive behavior?
FCA, Fraud in PPP and PPE. Where to you see this going?
What about SEC enforcement actions? Will we see more in the areas of accounting fraud, SPACs, climate change and ESG areas?
Do CCOs really need to worry about individual enforcement actions?
What about environmental crime enforcement actions?
Resources
Mike DeBernardis on the HughesHubbard website
Mike DeBernardis on LinkedIn

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36 min
July 26, 2021Executives at Risk, Summer 2021 Newsletter
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I visit with three lawyers from Miller & Chevalier to discuss the Summer 2021 Edition. I am joined by Lauren Briggerman, Katherine Pappas and Ian Herbert. We take a deep dive into key areas of white collar enforcement and issues that every compliance, legal and business executive should be aware of going forward into the second half of 2021. Some of the highlights include:
Lauren Briggerman
What are some of the significant developments in cartel investigations and prosecutions involving senior execs?
What have you seen around wage-fixing and price fixing?
Yet more prosecutions in the poultry industry. Why have we seen so many over the past few years?
Anything new on the extradition front?
We saw additional charges and a settlement regarding auto emissions testing fraud. Where do you see this issue internationally?
Katherine Pappas
What has been the impact of the pandemic on white collar prosecutions?
Where are we on government efforts to combat PPP and PPE fraud?

Anything happening on the FCPA front with individuals?
Do you expect to see a pickup on the corp FCPA front in the remainder of 2021?
What does the Biden administration’s memorandum on corruption as a national security issue mean for corporations and executives?
Ian Herbert
What did we see regarding individual prosecutions on the AML front?
What about prosecutions for failures to set up AML compliance programs?
What’s happening in crypto?
Significant sentencings.
Resources
Miller & Chevalier
Lauren Briggerman
Katherine Pappas
Ian Herbert
Executive at Risk Newsletter, Summer 2021

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37 min
July 19, 2021Jason Mefford
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Jason Mefford, a top thought leader in internal controls. We discuss his podcast Jamming with Jason, his online academy cRisk Academy and a unified theory of risk management. Highlights include:
Why he began his podcast.
How professionals consume information and content in 2021.
Why he founded cRisk Academy.
Unified risk management.
What’s new in internal controls.
The current state of live music.
Resources
Jason Mefford on LinkedIn
Jamming with Jason
cRisk Academy

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40 min

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