Category: Podcasts

Episode 367 — Global Anti-Corruption Round Up

The Justice Department’s six-month pause on FCPA enforcement has left a gap in the global anti-corruption fight.  The Justice Department played a critical role in coordinating international efforts and enforcement.  In the face of these developments, foreign prosecutors and even the State of California have publicized their intention to increase anti-corruption enforcement. In this Episode, Michael Volkov reviews global anti-corruption initiatives and provides updates on...

Episode 366: DOJ Issues Data Security Program Requirements

Could your routine data transfers now violate federal law? The DOJ’s new Data Security Program (DSP) targets the flow of U.S. sensitive personal and government data to foreign adversaries — and the clock is ticking. In this episode of Corruption, Crime and Compliance, Michael Volkov breaks down the Justice Department’s sweeping new Data Security Program, enacted under Executive Order 14117 and finalized in January 2025....

Episode 364 — Five Strategies to Mitigate a New Risk Environment

What do you do when the headlines shift faster than your risk matrix can keep up? In this episode, Michael Volkov dives into the challenge of adapting compliance programs in the face of volatile and fast-changing global risks—from tariffs and trade controls to supply chain disruptions and third-party exposures. While the pressure to react is constant, the real key is staying anchored in your company’s...

Episode 363 — Nicolas Garcia, GC at Orica, on Compliance Trends and Challenges in Latin America

This week we are pleased to bring you one of our most popular episodes of 2024. Please enjoy, and we will be back next week with more insights from the Corruption, Crime, and Compliance podcast. How can companies build trust and drive growth in a region as politically and economically volatile as Latin America? In this episode, Nicolas Garcia – Vice President, Legal, Regional and...

Episode 362 — Carlos Villagran Discusses Rebuilding a Corporate Culture After a Corporate Crisis

This week we are pleased to bring you one of our most popular episodes of 2024. Please enjoy, and we will be back next week with more insights from the Corruption, Crime, and Compliance podcast. Carlos Villagrán is the Director of Compliance at CMPC, a 100-year-old Chilean-based holding company, one of the worldwide leading pulp, paper, packaging, personal care, and other forest products manufacturers. With...

Episode 361: The Boeing Plea Agreement

This week we are pleased to bring you one of our most popular episodes of 2024. Please enjoy, and we will be back next week with more insights from the Corruption, Crime, and Compliance podcast. Have you heard of the recent controversies around Boeing 737 MAX and its safety? Have you wondered what is being done about the concerns around it? In this episode of...

Episode 360 — Natalie Druckman from Certa on AI-Enhanced Third-Party Risk Management

Episode 360 — Natalie Druckman from Certa on AI-Enhanced Third-Party Risk Management

How do you manage risk when the vulnerabilities are outside your organization aren’t in your hands? In this episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, we delve into the world of third-party risk management with our guest, Natalie Druckman, from Certa. As we discuss the regulatory landscape in EMEA and the US, Natalie highlights the higher regulatory burden faced by companies in EMEA, and how Certa...

Episode 359 — Review of the EU Whistleblowing Directive with Alex Cotoia and Daniela Melendez

Episode 359 — Review of the EU Whistleblowing Directive with Alex Cotoia and Daniela Melendez

This week, we bring you a replay of one of our most impactful podcasts from last year, featuring Alex Cotoia and Daniela Melendez. Listen in as we discuss the EU Whistleblower Directive of October 2019. We’ll return next week with one of our regular updates. Directive 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and Council dated 23 October 2019 on the “protection of persons who report breaches...

Episode 358 – Ethics and Compliance Trends for 2025: Is Your Company Prepared?

Episode 358 – Ethics and Compliance Trends for 2025: Is Your Company Prepared?

With tariffs shaking global trade, aggressive sanctions enforcement, and new risks from AI, businesses must rethink their strategies. Can your compliance program keep up, or will it be left scrambling? In this episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, Michael Volkov unpacks the rapidly shifting risk landscape facing businesses today. From trade compliance and supply chain disruptions to cybersecurity and government enforcement, Mike highlights the top...

Episode 357 — Updating Your Risk Profile Under the New Trump Administration

Episode 357 — Updating Your Risk Profile Under the New Trump Administration

Are You Ready for the Next Wave of Corporate Risk? Corporate risks are shifting, and every board, C-suite, and compliance team must take a fresh look at their risk landscape. While some risks like cybersecurity, data privacy, and artificial intelligence remain high priorities, others—such as anti-corruption and antitrust enforcement—are evolving in unexpected ways. With regulatory changes and new enforcement priorities emerging, businesses must stay ahead...