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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What happens when an entire era of anti-corruption enforcement is put on pause? Is this a strategic move to bolster American businesses or a dangerous rollback of corporate accountability? In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration has hit the brakes on FCPA enforcement for at least 180 days, citing concerns over U.S. economic competitiveness and national security. In this episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, Michael...
How do sanctioned Russian oligarchs continue to move their wealth despite international restrictions? The answer lies in real estate, shell companies, and complicit gatekeepers. In this episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, Michael Volkov dives into one of the latest OFAC enforcement actions against Family International and its owner, Roman Sinyavsky, for facilitating sanctions evasion on behalf of Russian oligarchs. Through complex real estate transactions,...
The 1990s saw the explosion of the internet, transforming the global economy and social development in ways we could have never imagined. But will AI truly have the same impact? While its potential is undeniable, the road ahead is full of risks, challenges, and ethical concerns. Will AI drive efficiency and innovation, or will it create new vulnerabilities that companies must scramble to control? In...
Can the DOJ’s commitment to holding individuals and corporations accountable under the FCPA survive the changing political climate in 2025? Will the push for innovation in corporate compliance programs be enough to maintain momentum, especially with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence? In this episode of Corruption, Crime and Compliance, Michael Volkov dives deep into the FCPA enforcement landscape of 2024, outlining key cases, changes in...
How will your company withstand the heat of aggressive sanctions enforcement? Are you ready for the DOJ’s new priorities and OFAC’s expanding reach in 2025? In this episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, Michael Volkov dives into the major sanctions enforcement trends from 2024 and the road ahead under the new Trump administration. From record-breaking DOJ prosecutions to OFAC’s innovative enforcement approaches, Michael explains how sanctions...
