31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 13 - Policies and Procedures
AI Today in 5: January 13, 2026, The Ethical AI in Africa Edition
Financial Responsibilities in the Surplus Lines Market — Surplus Lines 360
Innovation in Compliance: The Strategic Evolution of Compliance - Insights from Angie McPhail
Daily Compliance News: January 13, 2026, The Don’t Be a FED Chair Edition
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 12 - The Importance and Construction of a Corporate Code of Conduct
All Things Investigations: Navigating Compliance Challenges in Venezuela’s Energy Sector
AI Today in 5: January 12, 2026, The Turning Comms into Compliance Edition
FCPA Compliance Report: Going into Venezuela, Navigating the Corruption Risks, a Conversation with Matt Ellis
Daily Compliance News: January 12, 2026, The Corruption is Free Speech Edition
31 Days to Effective Compliance Program: Day 11 - Moving Compliance Down into an Organization
Sunday Book Review: January 11, 2026, The Classic Crime Novel Homage Edition
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 10 - Leadership’s Role in Shaping Corporate Culture and Compliance
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 9 - Continuous Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion Podcast - Voluntary Benefits and the Rising Risk for Employers
AI Today in 5: January 9, 2026, The Losing Control Over PII Edition
Daily Compliance News: January 9, 2026, The Tell Me If You’ve Seen This Movie Before Edition
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 8 - Building Effective Compliance Through Payroll
AI Today in 5: January 8, 2026, The 6 Qs for AI in 2026 Edition
Daily Compliance News: January 8, 2026, The Sneaker Fraud Edition
Since mid-2024, the reincorporation of certain high-profile companies, both public and private, has received a great deal of media attention. Companies, including, among others, Roblox, Dropbox, The Trade Desk, Simon Property...more
A client calls and says, “We’re cooking up a bispecific antibody. We want to mix and match binding sequences like a molecular gastronomy tasting menu. Some will go into CAR-T dishes. And of course, we want patents...more
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As the new year begins, we’re excited to share our 2026 Insights. This issue is packed with analysis and forward-looking commentary on some of the key topics we see shaping the global business landscape....more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division recently filed two important “Statements of Interest” in private antitrust cases that affect trade associations and groups that set accreditation standards. These...more
Board minutes are often treated as routine corporate housekeeping—prepared after the fact, approved quickly and filed away. Yet in litigation, regulatory inquiries and internal investigations, minutes frequently become one of...more
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Trump administration unveiled the creation of a new division within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat fraud on the federal government. ...more
The proposal outlines the application process and the factors that the FDIC will consider in granting approval for an entity to issue payment stablecoins....more
Shareholder activism in the public real estate investment trust (REIT) sector has accelerated in recent years, with over 100 public campaigns and related engagements launched since 2020. As M&A markets regain momentum and...more
Building upon prior statements and positions on the issue, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has reportedly opened investigations into federal government contractors and grant recipients with diversity, equity, and inclusion...more
Following a two-year slowdown, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPACs, have reemerged as a viable option for private companies seeking to access the public markets....more
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly launched False Claims Act (FCA) investigations related to corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, raising the stakes for companies seeking to manage DEI...more
Loyal readers of this blog may recall the powerful victory my firm’s client won in 2021 in Farro v Schochet, where the Appellate Division, Second Department broke new ground by holding inapplicable to LLC freeze-out mergers...more
Special purpose vehicles were always the sort of tool investors used only occasionally, in special circumstances. A hot deal. A founder who didn’t want 100 angels on the cap table. A one-off opportunity that didn’t quite fit...more
Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough...more
The start of 2026 brings energy, momentum, and predictably, the same intellectual property mistakes I see every January....more
Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In...more
In the fourth episode of our Surplus Lines 360 series, John and Zachary discuss why using surplus lines insurance to satisfy state financial responsibility requirements can be problematic and varies by state, and why newer...more
Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need not only to be ready for it but also to embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in...more
Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more
In life and business disputes are inevitable. Let’s focus on business disputes. Whether it’s a disagreement with a supplier, a conflict with an employee, or a legal battle with a competitor, these disputes can and do drain...more