Daily Compliance News: January 15, 2026, The Do You Need a Second CCO Edition
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program: Day 14 - Internal Controls
Great Women in Compliance: When Women Speak Up: Gender, Whistleblowing and Retaliation
AI Today in 5: January 14, 2026, The Apple Folds Edition
Compliance into the Weeds: The Department of Retribution
Daily Compliance News: January 14, 2026, The Ghost of Odebrecht Edition
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
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
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
Today, we have a special edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, previewing speakers and presentations at the upcoming Compliance Week event, The Leading Edge: Applying AI and Data Analytics in E&C, to be held at The Westin...more
As required by the HSR Act, on January 14, 2026, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released its annual adjustments to the reporting thresholds and filing fees. The key number to remember is now $133.9 million. ...more
Under Regulation D Rule 506(c) of the Securities Act of 1933, private funds may generally solicit and advertise their offerings, but all purchasers must be verified as accredited investors before being allowed to invest. ...more
On 19 September 2025, the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (Insurance Authority) issued a revised Guideline 34 on Governance and Management of Fund(s) of Participating Business (GL34), setting out expectations for sound and...more
If your organization is still “waiting to see what happens” with AI, you are not alone. The important thing to remember is that it’s never too late to start thoughtfully engaging with AI, and even small, well-guided steps can...more
To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving independent sponsor landscape, Robert Connolly – a partner in LP’s Corporate Practice Group and leader of LP’s Independent Sponsor team –...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
For many family-owned businesses, the future is built on relationships, trust, and shared history. But when it comes to succession planning, even the most tightly knit families often delay the conversation. As corporate...more
There are only two New Year’s resolutions you need to worry about if you want to be seen as a thought leader in the New Year. A funny thing happens at the end of every year....more
From guiding CEOs through tough choices to helping mission-driven businesses scale, we sat down with two women entrepreneurs from Baker Donelson's Light of Baltimore Incubator....more
As a founder, deciding whether to organize your business as a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC) is a crucial first step. Corporations are often favored for their ability to attract venture capital and offer...more
The life sciences M&A market is reemerging in 2026 as a competitive arena for strategic buyers, after several years of subdued activity. ...more
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (the Act), which amends Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require directors and officers of publicly...more
Welcome to 2026, a 10/1 year in numerology (if you are into it). Wherever you might be on the political spectrum, we can all agree that there is a lot happening, and there has been some significant changes....more
California and New York recently enacted legislation aimed at prohibiting certain contract terms that impose financial obligations on workers if their work relationship terminates....more
I sat in the doctor’s office recently because my daughter needed a physical exam for college — one of those “where did the time go?” moments that reminds you life keeps moving whether you’re ready or not. As I looked around...more
Yesterday, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins issued this statement soliciting comments on the entirety of Regulation S-K, “with the goal of revising the requirements to focus on eliciting disclosure of material information and avoid...more
Near Death Experience - Stick a fork in it. It’s kaput. At least that’s what many of us thought; and, for all intents and purposes, it was. However, like a scene from a bad zombie movie, the corpse-like Corporate...more
The life sciences industry is poised for an upswing in initial public offering (IPO) activity in 2026, supported by a large IPO backlog, the strong performance of biotech market indices, and positive capital markets signals...more
As early-stage life sciences companies prepare for their next financing or partnership, intellectual property due diligence is often the first, and most consequential, checkpoint. ...more
On January 13, 2026, the SEC announced a significant initiative to reform Regulation S-K. In a statement issued by SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins, Chairman Atkins observed that Regulation S-K has expanded dramatically since its...more
As 2025 has now drawn to a close, it's a Happy New Year from us and a look at the key developments in competition litigation during the last quarter. It was a busy end to the year. ...more