• Compliance into the Weeds

  • By: Tom Fox
  • Podcast

Compliance into the Weeds

By: Tom Fox
  • Summary

  • What happens when two compliance aficionados get together to talk all things compliance, risk management and ERM? You get Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance and Matt Kelly, the Coolest Guy in Compliance, going into the weeds of a topic each week. Each week, you can take a deep dive with two of the top writers, thinkers and prognosticators in compliance.
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Episodes
  • NRA Governance Reforms: A Compliance Case Study
    Dec 18 2024
    The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode Tom Fox and Matt Kelly dive into the intricate and unusual story of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and its recent corporate governance overhaul. Matt and Tom explore Judge Joel Cohen’s final ruling, which mandates extensive corporate governance reforms for the NRA. These reforms address significant issues, such as a structurally weak board, poor financial controls, and an overpowering CEO in Wayne LaPierre, who misused the organization’s resources. Important measures discussed include revamping the board’s audit committee and introducing annual compliance reports, along with significant protections for the role of the Chief Compliance Officer. The episode highlights the universal principles of good governance, asserting that these reforms at the NRA can serve as a valuable lesson for other organizations. Regardless of the political or ethical stance on the NRA's activities, the implemented governance structures underscore the necessity of transparency, an empowered compliance function, and robust oversight mechanisms to prevent misuse of organizational resources. These insights are illustrated through sample agreements and templates provided in the court ruling, which can guide other organizations in strengthening their own governance and compliance programs. Key Highlights · Corporate Governance Reforms Ordered by the Court · Specifics of the Court-Ordered Reforms · Audit Committee and Board Reforms · Compliance and Governance Templates · Universal Principles of Good Governance Resources Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Potpourri of Compliance Issues
    Dec 11 2024
    The award-winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Are you looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly dive into a potpourri of issues, including Paul Atkins’s appointment to chair the SEC, a massaging of DOJ and the Corporate Enforcement Policy, and McKinsey’s FCPA resolution. Tom and Matt discuss various compliance issues, focusing on the implications of Paul Atkins’ appointment as SEC chairman, the challenges of enforcement and corporate penalties, the role of whistleblowers, and recent FCPA enforcement actions, including the McKinsey settlement. They explore how Atkins’ conservative views may shape SEC policies and the potential impact on compliance officers and corporate governance. Key highlights: Paul Atkins and the SEC Enforcement Challenges and Corporate Penalties Whistleblower Protections and Compliance Officers FCPA Enforcement and McKinsey Settlement Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • DOGE and Compliance
    Dec 4 2024
    The award-winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Are you looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly dive into the Trump Administration’s DOGE initiatives and what it might mean for compliance. Tom and Matt discuss the implications of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Department of Government Efficiency Committee (DOGE), which aims to downsize the federal government drastically. They explore the potential consequences of cutting half of all regulations and federal employees, particularly on compliance officers and corporate risk management. The conversation highlights how the reduction or abolition of federal regulations would affect various sectors, including the military, social security, and essential services, and delves into the challenges this proposal poses for compliance programs within businesses. They also consider possible outcomes such as increased state-level regulations, civil litigation, and the chaos and uncertainty that might follow. Finally, they discuss how companies should prepare for an inconsistent and unpredictable regulatory environment under a Trump administration. Key highlights: DOGE and Government Restructuring Implications for Compliance Officers Challenges of Cutting Regulations and Staff Potential Consequences of Reduced Regulations and Non-Enforcement Compliance Embedded in Business Practices State-Level Regulation and Emerging Risks Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins

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