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The Non-Compliant Cat in the Hat

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So, just before Easter, in 1957, a little book you may have heard of, called The Cat in the Hat, made its first appearance. Theodore Geisel — writing under the name “Dr. Suess” — later said that of all his children’s books,...more

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Strong Compliance Programs Will Always Matter

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The other day, I attended a panel discussion of compliance officers talking about how corporate compliance might change with the arrival of the Trump Administration. Except, we never got around to that discussion – we were...more

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Albemarle: One year later

I had many ideas for an article that would expand on recent developments in the compliance and ethics space. My working title was the creatively light “Recent Developments.” But after meeting with SCCE & HCCA’s editorial...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

5 Keys to Compliance Communication: Building a Culture of Trust and Engagement in Your Organization

When it comes to corporate compliance, transparent and effective communication is non-negotiable. Your employees are not only the first line of defense but are also the customers of your compliance program. A...more

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Episode 342 -- How to Conduct an Internal Compliance Site Visit and Review

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How can companies ensure that their compliance programs are robust enough to handle today’s complex ethical challenges? In this episode, Michael Volkov dives into the critical components of conducting an internal compliance...more

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AI in Compliance Week: Part 3 – Embracing AI-Powered Internal Controls

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into internal controls is pivotal in the ever-evolving corporate governance landscape. We have closely followed the discussion around this emerging trend and the insights from industry...more

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[Event] Basic Compliance & Ethics Academy - April 8th - 11th, Newport Beach, CA

One of SCCE’s most sought-after educational opportunities, this in-person, hands-on learning experience is designed to encourage small-group interaction and networking while teaching you how to effectively manage a compliance...more

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What Every Multinational Company Needs to Know About...Implementing an International Compliance Program (Part III)

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We have received several requests for a list of the compliance policies that make sense for every multinational company. So, as a follow-up to our earlier two posts providing “twelve steps to international compliance” (see...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Lessons from The Adventure of the Crooked Man

One of the great things about having a podcast network is that I get to not only explore topics that I love but I get to tie them into compliance. Perhaps the best example is my award-winning series, Trekking Through...more

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The Evolution of the Compliance Profession

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One of the benefits of old(er) age is perspective and experience.  (As we age, we have to find the positive reasons to tout).  If there is one thing (of many) the compliance profession has demonstrated, it is that compliance...more

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A Compliance Reminder: Focus on Your Culture

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We all agree on the importance of corporate culture.  Everyone gets it – corporate leaders mouth the words but rarely understand the nuances, and the need to attend to a company’s culture.  Compliance professionals want to...more

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What is Corporate Culture?

Welcome to a special five-part blog series on building a stronger culture of compliance, sponsored by Diligent. In this series I will visit with Yvette Hollingsworth-Clark, Viktor Cuijak, Jessica Czeczuga; Michael Parker; and...more

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ECI’s New Survey – The State of Ethics & Compliance in the Workplace

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The Ethics and Compliance Initiative (“ECI”) is a terrific organization that provides important ethics and compliance insights and leadership.  Starting in 1994, ECI has conducted a longitudinal, cross-section study of...more

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[Virtual Event] Corporate Compliance Enforcement Conference - July 25th, 9:00 am - 4:45 pm CT

Is Your Compliance Program Designed for the Current Enforcement Landscape? Data protection, anti-corruption, antitrust, supply chains, economic sanctions and even the software employees use to communicate are all subjects...more

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LRN 2023 Compliance Program Report Underscores Importance of Compliance Program Vigilance

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LRN continues to provide important insights and trends on the importance of ethics and compliance programs.  LRN’s annual report is an important resource and needs to be reviewed by the board, senior management and all...more

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The Importance of Accounting and Internal Controls (Part I of II)

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Here are some basic propositions that surround FCPA compliance. It is often underplayed that the FCPA contains more than just a bribery prohibition – the FCPA contains broad provisions, requiring accurate books and records...more

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The Importance of Independence to a CCO’s Role

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It is easy to be dogmatic in blog postings — to express an unvarnished opinion that sounds valid.  While it may not be supported by hard data or valid evidence, compliance officers are used to trusting their “gut feelings,”...more

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[Event] 11th Annual European Compliance & Ethics Institute - March 20th - 22nd, Amsterdam, Netherlands

In-person is back! Join us in Amsterdam for the 2023 European Compliance & Ethics Institute! Strengthen your compliance and ethics program by attending our 11th annual European Compliance and Ethics Institute, 20-22 March...more

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Tracking Ethics and Compliance Program Performance (Part II of II)

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Chief compliance officers rely on several important sources for feedback — internal data and communications (reviews with board, senior managers, employees); and benchmarking against comparable organizations.  An internal...more

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The Importance of Ethics and Compliance to the Overall Corporate Mission (Part II of IV)

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There are lots of sources for compliance guidance — prosecutors, regulators, compliance organizations, and many others have set forth important and valuable guidance for the design and implementation of an effective ethics...more

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[Event] Basic Compliance & Ethics Academy - July 11th - 14th, Singapore, Singapore

Are you looking to better… - Support, enhance, and manage a compliance and ethics program? - Mitigate risk within your organization? - Understand the components of effective program infrastructure? SCCE’s Basic...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Event] Basic Compliance & Ethics Academy - June 20th - 23rd, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Are you looking to better… - Support, enhance, and manage a compliance and ethics program? - Mitigate risk within your organization? - Understand the components of effective program infrastructure? SCCE’s Basic...more

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Salvador Dahan on the Journey of Petrobras

Operation Lava Jato (Carwash) had a profound effect on business in Brazil, with countless companies caught up in one way or another in the corruption scandal. State oil company Petrobras was no exception, but, as is the case...more

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Monitoring and Measuring A Company’s Ethical Culture: Relevant Survey Strategies (Part I of II)

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Chief compliance officers play a key role in managing a company’s ethical culture. Most companies fail to pay proper attention to its culture because it is difficult to define, measure and monitor. Such an approach is...more

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The Myth of Corporate Resources and Efficiency

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When I was a federal prosecutor and investigating corporations for misconduct, I imagined a well-oiled machine with vast resources, capable of overwhelming government prosecutors and law enforcement agents with lawyers,...more

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