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FCPA Compliance Report episodes

July 12, 2021Cristina Revelo-a PhD in Compliance
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Cristina Revelo. Cristina got a PhD in Compliance working at KPMG on the Wal-Mart account and later went in-house at Wal-Mart. She has a great story about how on the job training has given her a PhD in Compliance. She is now Deputy Director, Corporate Monitoring and Compliance Services at Affiliated Monitors, Inc. Highlights include:
Her undergraduate career at University of Illinois and degrees in accounting.
Her work at KPMG.
What was it like moving over to Wal-Mart.
What it was like doing compliance at the world’s largest retailer.
Her current role at Affiliated Monitors.
Resources
Cristina Revelo Profile on LinkedIn
Affiliated Monitors
The Compliance Handbook

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35 min
June 28, 2021Welcome to ¡(H)Ola Compliance!
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Miller & Chevalier Members Alejandra Almonte and Matt Ellis to discuss ¡(H)Ola Compliance!. ¡(H)Ola Compliance! is the only Spanish and Portuguese language podcast produced in the US. Highlights include:
Why they started their podcast.
How the compliance profession has evolved in the Latin America over the past 5 years.
What was it like to interview Judge Moro?
What have been two or three of their biggest surprises from hosting the podcast?
Where might ¡(H)Ola Compliance! compliance be headed down the road.
Resources
Alejandra Almonte
Matt Ellis
¡(H)Ola Compliance! on the Compliance Podcast Network

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26 min
June 21, 2021Mary Ann Faremouth on Revolutionary Reinvention
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Mary Ann Faremouth, founder of Faremouth and Company and inventor of the Faremouth Method. She joins me to discuss her latest book Revolutionary Reinventionand what you can do for your career in this post-pandemic workplace.
Highlights include:
Her book "Revolutionary Reinvention" just won the First Place Non-Fiction Award by Authors Marketing International? Why she wrote this book and its intended market.
Why is alignment with the new normal so critical now?
The Faremouth Method and how it can the Faremouth Method help the graduates of 2021.
As we move into the next phase of Covid-19, why are the topics you wrote about even more important?
Resources
MaryAnn Faremouth on LinkedIn
Faremouth and Company
Books by Mary Ann Faremouth:
Revolutionary Reinvention
Revolutionary Recruiting

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28 min
June 14, 2021Charles Thomas on the Current State of 3rd Party Risk Solutions
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Charles Thomas Market Planning Director for LexisNexis Risk Solutions. In this episode we take a look at the current state of risk areas around third parties, the convergence of risk solutions and future developments in 3rd party risk solutions.
Highlights include:
What are the top issues clients have faced over the past 12 months?
What are the key trends in international ABC enforcement?
What is the convergence of compliance, mixing ABC with supply chain, procurement, sanctions and other regimes?
What is the increased focus on third parties and the risks posed by such relationships?
Resources
Charles Thomas on LinkedIn
LexisNexis Risk Solutions

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29 min
June 07, 2021Greg Keating on the Current State of Whistleblower Regs and Law
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Greg Keating, well-known employment lawyer who focuses on whistleblower regulation and litigation. In this episode we take a look at the current state of whistleblower regulations, case law and recent SEC awards. Highlights include:
Greg recently changed firms, moving to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. He tells us about your new firm?
Why was the whistleblower provision of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 so controversial?
What are you counseling clients on regarding whistleblower claims under the Biden Administration?
In addition to the AMLA of 2020, what other regulatory changes have you seen from the federal government regarding whistleblowers?
Are there any court cases involving whistleblowers that have gotten your attention in 2021?
2002 was the Year of the Whistleblower with Sherron Watkins of Enron, Cynthia Cooper of WorldCom and Collen Rowley of the FBI. Could 2021 be in the running for such a designation?
Why is listening to those employees who raise their hands and speak up so critical?
Why is a proactive approach to whistleblowers so critical?

Resources
Greg Keating on LinkedIn
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. firm profile

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27 min
May 24, 2021 András Bácsfalvi on AML Compliance in Hungary
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by András Bácsfalvi, an AML compliance specialist in Hungary and more importantly host of the podcast Védelmi Vonalak . In this episode we take a look at the current state of AML compliance in Hungary. Highlights include:
Hungary is still a largely cash based society. How does this impact AML compliance?
How Bácsfalvi became interested in compliance.
What is a MLRO and what role does in fulfill in a compliance program?
What are the challenges in anti-money laundering in Hungary?
What are some of the biggest challenges in his current role?
What is your assessment of the current state of AML compliance in Hungary?
The Bácsfalvi podcast Védelmi Vonalak. Why András Bácsfalvi started it, who is the audience?
Resources
András Bácsfalvi LinkedIn profile
Védelmi Vonalak podcast

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26 min
May 17, 2021James Koukios on MoFo January and February Int'l ABC Newsletter
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by fan fav James Koukios, partner at Morrison & Foerster and editor of the firm’s great monthly International Anti-Corruption Developments Newsletter. In this episode we look back to some of the key developments from the January and February newsletters.
Highlights include:
2021 TI-CPI released. What value do you see in it? Do compliance professionals rely too greatly on it to determine an appropriate level of due diligence?
Samir Khoury denied cert. How or why could an indictment go unsealed for 10 years?
Daniel Comoretto pleads guilty. Follow on from Sargeant Marine FCPA enforcement action.
KBR decision. What does it mean for the SFO?
Samsung Industries resolves corruption matter thru Leniency Agreement.
Paul Bond convicted on retrial.
Spain extradited Alonso Ancira to Mexico. What if any is the significance to this action?
Car Wash ends. How would you assess its overall impact on the global fight against bribery and corruption?
Resources
January International Anti-Corruption Developments
February International Anti-Corruption Developments
James Koukios on MoFo

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29 min
May 12, 2021 Joey Seeber, Part 2
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Joey Seeber, CEO of Level Legal, an alternative legal services provider with a wide range of talented skills. We explore how an alternative legal service provider can act as an adjunct to an in-house corporate legal team, compliance function or law firm. In this Part 2, we look at Level Legal, what makes it different as an alternative legal service provider and where the company is headed down the road. We conclude with a discussion of the Baylor Bears and their 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
Resources
Level Legal website
Joey Seeber on LinkedIn

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22 min
May 10, 2021Joey Seeber, Part 1
In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by Joey Seeber, CEO of Level Legal, an alternative legal services provider with a wide range of talented skills. We explore how an alternative legal service provider can act as an adjunct to an in-house corporate legal team, compliance function or law firm. In this Part 1, we look at Seeber’s professional background, his time in politics, the founding of the company and its early days. Some of this episodes highlights include:
What led Seeber to run for public office and why the mayor of Tyler?
What were some of the key leadership lessons Weeber learned as Mayor?
What were a couple of Seeber’s top challenges/successes as Mayor?
What led Seeber to found Level Legal?
What makes the Level Legal approach different?
Why is Level Legal a ‘Boundary Pushers’ in the legal space?
Why is building long term relationships so critical to Level Legal success?
What are some of Level Legal’s biggest successes to-date?
Join us for Part 2 on Wednesday, May 13.
Resources
Level Legal website
Joey Seeber on LinkedIn

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23 min
May 03, 2021Mike DeBernardis on Enforcement and Oversight in 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 early pronouncements from the Biden Administration and consider where both enforcement and regulatory oversight may be headed into the rest of 2021. Highlights of this podcast include:
What are the 3 top areas you and Hughes Hubbard are counseling clients to be aware of over the next few years?
In addition to general areas the DOJ has signaled its interest in; other federal agencies are coming to life again. What should clients think about regarding expanded FTC, CFPB and CFTC oversight and enforcement?
The pandemic changed the way many investigations are conducted. Other than Zoom interviews, did your substantive work really change in the areas of document review, background ETC?
What about Board and senior management risk management issues. Has it changed or are these groups now focused on a broader set of risk management strategies?
To the international arena. Are there any countries/regions you are watching more carefully than others in terms of ABC enforcement?
Resources
Mike DeBernardis on the HughesHubbard website
Mike DeBernardis on LinkedIn

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29 min

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