Scott Greytak, Transparency International, and Nate Sibley, Hudson Institute, join Michael Volkov for an interesting discussion reviewing anti-corruption issues and trends for the upcoming year.
Tom Fox joins Michael Volkov to discuss ethics and compliance issues for the year 2025. Tom and Mike focus on the importance of ethics, conflict of interest, trade compliance, organizational justice and other issues. This is Part 2 of a 2-Part Episode.
Tom Fox joins Michael Volkov to discuss ethics and compliance issues for the year 2025. Tom and Mike focus on the importance of ethics, conflict of interest, trade compliance, organizational justice and other issues. This is Part 1 of a 2-Part episode.
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...
With the beginning of the aggressive trade enforcement era, companies need to focus on third-party risk and sanctions enforcement. The law, the practice, and the risks are important. As we embark on a new criminal enforcement era surrounding sanctions violations, companies have to address this issue and do it correctly. In this episode, Michael Volkov takes a comprehensive look at third-party risks from the distribution...
Is the DOJ really changing its playbook on FCPA enforcement, or is it business as usual under a new administration? In this episode, Michael digs into two headline developments that say a lot about where things are headed – the first FCPA declination under the Trump Administration and the first indictment. Both shed light on how DOJ is applying its policies in practice, what companies...
Given the real and significant potential benefits of AI, companies have to be careful in the rush to implement AI technology. Starting with a clear use case, companies have to weigh the potential benefits of AI technology and identify the legal and compliance risks. An AI compliance program is a critical element of a corporate governance structure. Building on this specific policy, companies need to...
Last week, the Justice Department announced that Cadence Design Systems Inc. (Cadence), a global electronic design automation (EDA) technology company based in San Jose, California, agreed to plead guilty to a conspiracy to violate export control laws by selling EDA hardware, software, and semiconductor design intellectual property (IP) technology to the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT). NUDT, which is a university in the People’s...
NAVEX dominates the hotline market. Given its global footprint, NAVEX has access to a large database of employee reports. Building on this unique perspective, NAVEX provides an annual report analyzing the employee reporting data and identifying important trends. On June 3, 2025, NAVEX released its 2025 Regional Whistleblowing & Incident Management Benchmark Report. NAVEX analyzed 2.15 million reports — the highest level ever. Its 2024 report...
The Trump Administration intends to leave a strong enforcement mark on fraud and trade enforcement. DOJ is linking together trade enforcement and False Claims Act cases in an unprecedented manner that will open up new opportunities and risks for companies involved in international trade. DOJ’s intent is clear and companies should be aware of this growing risk area. In May 2025, DOJ designated “trade and...
