RiskWatch Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:56 -0400 https://vcheckglobal.com/ en-us © 2026 RiskWatch yes 69298e46-fbd6-5a65-9d90-401c97fbd13e Vcheck episodic false RiskWatch is a due diligence and compliance podcast featuring interviews with leading compliance, investigations, and research professionals. RiskWatch is brought to you by Vcheck Global, a leading due diligence provider to help vet entities and individuals globally. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) due diligence, compliance, investigative journalism, corruption, M&A, private equity, lending, commercial real estate, FCPA, bribery, foreign corrupt practices act Vcheck https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tsvu834hv12747f33zkgggiqibyf?.jpg RiskWatch https://vcheckglobal.com/ The Proposed Ban on Connected Cars The Proposed Ban on Connected Cars Evan Abrams, an Associate at Steptoe LLP, came back on the show to discuss a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to regulate connected vehicles linked to China and Russia. Evan advises clients on issues related to anti-money laundering and anti-corruption, and recently co-authored this blog post on the Steptoe website detailing the proposed regulation. Here is a link to Evan's bio if you’d like to get in touch. 

]]> Evan Abrams, an Associate at Steptoe LLP, came back on the show to discuss a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to regulate connected vehicles linked to China and Russia. Evan advises clients on issues related to anti-money laundering and anti-corruption, and recently co-authored this blog post on the Steptoe website detailing the proposed regulation. Here is a link to Evan's bio if you’d like to get in touch. 

]]> Vcheck / Evan Abrams / Steptoe LLP Buzzsprout-16053656 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0600 946 due diligence, background checks, compliance, Treasury, Biden, supply chain, national security, China, Russia 43 full false Hezbollah's Supply Chain Woes Hezbollah's Supply Chain Woes Dan Harris is a founding member of Harris Sliwoski, an international law firm where he represents companies doing business in emerging market countries. Dan writes and speaks extensively on international law, with a focus on protecting foreign businesses in their overseas operations. He recently authored a blog post on his firm’s website using the recent Hezbollah exploding pager attack as a case study on the pitfalls of not vetting your suppliers, which is the topic of today’s discussion. You can get in touch with Dan here and read the blog post here.

]]> Dan Harris is a founding member of Harris Sliwoski, an international law firm where he represents companies doing business in emerging market countries. Dan writes and speaks extensively on international law, with a focus on protecting foreign businesses in their overseas operations. He recently authored a blog post on his firm’s website using the recent Hezbollah exploding pager attack as a case study on the pitfalls of not vetting your suppliers, which is the topic of today’s discussion. You can get in touch with Dan here and read the blog post here.

]]> Vcheck / Dan Harris Buzzsprout-15869086 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1163 Hezbollah, Israel, terrorism, supply chain, due diligence, third party vetting, third parties, war, OSINT, HUMINT, intelligence, spies, espionage 42 full false A Preview Of The Outbound Investment Regime A Preview Of The Outbound Investment Regime Timothy O’Toole discusses the Treasury Department’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding an Executive Order focused on regulating certain outbound US investments that could pose a national security threat. This would be known as the Outbound Investment Security Program. Tim is a Member at the law firm Miller & Chevalier and is the Practice Lead of Economic Sanctions and Export Controls. Tim’s white collar defense practice focuses on high-stakes cases involving economic sanctions, export controls, foreign investment, cybersecurity, and anti-money laundering laws. You can find a link here to the Trade Compliance Flash that Tim and his colleagues published on this topic as well as a link to his bio on the Miller & Chevalier website.

]]> Timothy O’Toole discusses the Treasury Department’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding an Executive Order focused on regulating certain outbound US investments that could pose a national security threat. This would be known as the Outbound Investment Security Program. Tim is a Member at the law firm Miller & Chevalier and is the Practice Lead of Economic Sanctions and Export Controls. Tim’s white collar defense practice focuses on high-stakes cases involving economic sanctions, export controls, foreign investment, cybersecurity, and anti-money laundering laws. You can find a link here to the Trade Compliance Flash that Tim and his colleagues published on this topic as well as a link to his bio on the Miller & Chevalier website.

]]> Vcheck / Timothy O'Toole / Miller & Chevalier Buzzsprout-15605812 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1214 national security, due diligence, outbound investment, China 41 full false AI Washing AI Washing Andrew Balthazor discusses the SEC’s growing focus on the problem of ‘AI washing’ and the threat it poses to investors. Andrew is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Miami office practicing in the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Section. His practice focuses on solving problems born of digital-era innovations and other high-stakes complex commercial litigation. Here is a link to a recent blog Andrew and his colleagues published on ‘AI Washing’ as well as a link to his bio. 

]]> Andrew Balthazor discusses the SEC’s growing focus on the problem of ‘AI washing’ and the threat it poses to investors. Andrew is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Miami office practicing in the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Section. His practice focuses on solving problems born of digital-era innovations and other high-stakes complex commercial litigation. Here is a link to a recent blog Andrew and his colleagues published on ‘AI Washing’ as well as a link to his bio. 

]]> Vcheck / Andrew Balthazor / Holland & Knight Buzzsprout-15183102 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0500 824 AI washing, AI, artificial intelligence, SEC, investment advisors, private equity, venture capital, due diligence, background checks, fraud 40 full false The Takeover Defense and Activism Landscape The Takeover Defense and Activism Landscape Tiffany Campion discusses some recent trends in the takeover defense and shareholder activism space. Tiffany is a senior attorney in the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins, where she focuses on takeover defense and shareholder activism. Here is a link to her bio and contact information.

]]> Tiffany Campion discusses some recent trends in the takeover defense and shareholder activism space. Tiffany is a senior attorney in the Chicago office of Latham & Watkins, where she focuses on takeover defense and shareholder activism. Here is a link to her bio and contact information.

]]> Vcheck / Tiffany Campion / Latham & Watkins Buzzsprout-14990196 Mon, 06 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1611 shareholder activism, proxy battles, activist investors, hedge funds, investors, due diligence, background checks, M&A 39 full false FinCEN Proposes Significant Expansion of AML/CFT Obligations to RIAs and ERAs FinCEN Proposes Significant Expansion of AML/CFT Obligations to RIAs and ERAs Amy Caizza, a Partner at Wilson Sonsini, discusses new proposed rules by FinCEN that would see a significant expansion of AML / CFT obligations for Registered Investment Advisers, Venture Capital Advisers, and Private Fund Advisers. This could mean a significant addition to advisers’ obligations when screening potential investors. Here is a link to the recent alert that the firm published on the proposed rule as well as a link to Amy’s bio and contact information.

Amy is leader of the firm’s fintech and financial services group, which is recognized as a leading U.S. fintech practice by Chambers FinTech. 

]]> Amy Caizza, a Partner at Wilson Sonsini, discusses new proposed rules by FinCEN that would see a significant expansion of AML / CFT obligations for Registered Investment Advisers, Venture Capital Advisers, and Private Fund Advisers. This could mean a significant addition to advisers’ obligations when screening potential investors. Here is a link to the recent alert that the firm published on the proposed rule as well as a link to Amy’s bio and contact information.

Amy is leader of the firm’s fintech and financial services group, which is recognized as a leading U.S. fintech practice by Chambers FinTech. 

]]> https://vcheckglobal.com/riskwatch-advisers-face-stricter-aml-rules-fincen-proposal Vcheck / Amy Caizza / Wilson Sonsini Buzzsprout-14684729 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500 930 AML, money laundering, due diligence, background checks, private equity, venture capital, investment advisers, FinCEN, OFAC 38 full false Understanding The Foreign Extortion Prevention Act Understanding The Foreign Extortion Prevention Act Daniel Wendt, a member at Miller & Chevalier, discusses the new Foreign Extortion Prevention Act that was signed into law by President Biden in December 2023.  FEPA was designed to prevent extortion by foreign officials and criminalizes the act of foreign officials demanding bribes addressing a potential gap in the FCPA. Here is a link to a recent alert that Miller & Chevalier published on FEPA as well as a link to Daniel’s bio and contact information. 

]]> Daniel Wendt, a member at Miller & Chevalier, discusses the new Foreign Extortion Prevention Act that was signed into law by President Biden in December 2023.  FEPA was designed to prevent extortion by foreign officials and criminalizes the act of foreign officials demanding bribes addressing a potential gap in the FCPA. Here is a link to a recent alert that Miller & Chevalier published on FEPA as well as a link to Daniel’s bio and contact information. 

]]> RiskWatch / Daniel Wendt / Miller & Chevalier Buzzsprout-14578761 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0600 1156 compliance, FEPA, foreign extortion prevention act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, FCPA, corruption, bribery, third party risk, due diligence, background checks 37 full false FinCEN's Proposed Rule Targeting Digital Asset Mixers FinCEN's Proposed Rule Targeting Digital Asset Mixers Evan Abrams is an Associate at Steptoe & Johnson and advises clients on issues related to anti-money laundering and anti-corruption, among others. He came on the show to discuss FinCEN’s recent proposed rule targeting digital asset mixers. The proposed rule is part of an effort by the Department of Treasury to crackdown on cryptocurrency anonymity services such as digital asset mixers which can be used as a money laundering tool by rogue states, terrorist organizations, and criminals. The issuance of the proposed rule comes on the heels of the October 7 Hamas attack as the group has been accused of using digital asset mixers. You can get in touch with Evan at this link and a link to the related piece he co-authored on the Steptoe website is here.

]]> Evan Abrams is an Associate at Steptoe & Johnson and advises clients on issues related to anti-money laundering and anti-corruption, among others. He came on the show to discuss FinCEN’s recent proposed rule targeting digital asset mixers. The proposed rule is part of an effort by the Department of Treasury to crackdown on cryptocurrency anonymity services such as digital asset mixers which can be used as a money laundering tool by rogue states, terrorist organizations, and criminals. The issuance of the proposed rule comes on the heels of the October 7 Hamas attack as the group has been accused of using digital asset mixers. You can get in touch with Evan at this link and a link to the related piece he co-authored on the Steptoe website is here.

]]> RiskWatch / Evan Abrams / Steptoe & Johnson Buzzsprout-14203077 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0600 1300 AML, money laundering, crypto, digital currency, Hamas, digital asset mixer, blockchain, convertible virtual currency, FinCEN, bitcoin, terrorist financing, terrorism, money laundering, KYC, know your customer 36 full false The New Safe Harbor Policy For M&A The New Safe Harbor Policy For M&A David Rybicki and Neil Smith of the law firm K&L Gates discuss the new Department of Justice Safe Harbor Policy for voluntary self-disclosure made in connection with M&A. The discussion covers several different focus points, including concerns that need to be top of mind for acquirers, key industries to watch, and the growing importance of deeper due diligence, both pre and post deal. You can find links to David and Neils’ contact information here (David) and here (Neil) as well as the US Policy and Regulatory Alert on the Safe Harbor Policy that the firm published on their website. 

David Rybicki and Neil Smith is co-lead K&L Gates’ White Collar Defense and Investigations practice Group that focuses on government investigations, securities enforcement, internal investigations, and white collar defense representations. 

]]> David Rybicki and Neil Smith of the law firm K&L Gates discuss the new Department of Justice Safe Harbor Policy for voluntary self-disclosure made in connection with M&A. The discussion covers several different focus points, including concerns that need to be top of mind for acquirers, key industries to watch, and the growing importance of deeper due diligence, both pre and post deal. You can find links to David and Neils’ contact information here (David) and here (Neil) as well as the US Policy and Regulatory Alert on the Safe Harbor Policy that the firm published on their website. 

David Rybicki and Neil Smith is co-lead K&L Gates’ White Collar Defense and Investigations practice Group that focuses on government investigations, securities enforcement, internal investigations, and white collar defense representations. 

]]> RiskWatch / David Rybicki / Neil Smith / K&L Gates Buzzsprout-13965199 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0600 1252 M&A, mergers and acquisitions, Department of Justice, due diligence, internal investigations, safe harbor 35 full false FCPA Enforcement Trends & Developments FCPA Enforcement Trends & Developments Ann Sultan and Alexandra Beaulieu of the law firm Miller & Chevalier came on the show to discuss recent enforcement developments and trends concerning the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Ann is a Partner and Vice Chair of the International Department at the firm and provides public companies and private organizations with advice on a wide range of enforcement, ethics and compliance topics. Alexandra is an Associate at the firm and focuses her practice on the design and implementation of risk-based corporate compliance programs and internal and government investigations. You can find a link to a recent review of FCPA enforcement trends and developments published by the firm here. 

]]> Ann Sultan and Alexandra Beaulieu of the law firm Miller & Chevalier came on the show to discuss recent enforcement developments and trends concerning the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Ann is a Partner and Vice Chair of the International Department at the firm and provides public companies and private organizations with advice on a wide range of enforcement, ethics and compliance topics. Alexandra is an Associate at the firm and focuses her practice on the design and implementation of risk-based corporate compliance programs and internal and government investigations. You can find a link to a recent review of FCPA enforcement trends and developments published by the firm here. 

]]> RiskWatch / Miller & Chevalier Buzzsprout-13635350 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1055 FCPA, corruption, bribery, compliance, due diligence, third party risk, vendor risk, nearshoring 34 full false IPO Due Diligence & State of the Market IPO Due Diligence & State of the Market Mike Blankenship came back on the show to discuss the IPO underwriting process, the role of due diligence and the state of the IPO market. Mike is a Managing Partner at the Houston office of Winston & Strawn and focuses his practice on corporate finance and securities law, including securities offerings, public company advisory, special purpose company offerings, among others.  You can find a link to Mike's bio and contact information on the Winston & Strawn website here as well as a link to the Underwriting Process presentation that the firm published in May here.

]]> Mike Blankenship came back on the show to discuss the IPO underwriting process, the role of due diligence and the state of the IPO market. Mike is a Managing Partner at the Houston office of Winston & Strawn and focuses his practice on corporate finance and securities law, including securities offerings, public company advisory, special purpose company offerings, among others.  You can find a link to Mike's bio and contact information on the Winston & Strawn website here as well as a link to the Underwriting Process presentation that the firm published in May here.

]]> RiskWatch / Mike Blankenship Buzzsprout-13308792 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0500 538 IPO, SPAC, capital markets, due diligence, underwriting, SEC, risk 33 full false Technology Acquisitions & Diligence Concerns Technology Acquisitions & Diligence Concerns Carrie LeRoy and Charles Walker of the lawfirm Gibson Dunn discuss key takeaways from a bulletin they published on the Gibson Dunn website titled M&A Report: Top Technology Sector-Specific Legal Diligence Concerns in Acquisitions. They discussed the pitfalls that exist for technology acquisitions from intellectual property ownership to cyber security to bribery and corruption risks from third parties. Below is a link to the bulletin as well as links to their bios on the Gibson Dunn website to get in touch.

Gibson Dunn Bulletin

Carrie LeRoy Bio

Charles Walker Bio

]]> Carrie LeRoy and Charles Walker of the lawfirm Gibson Dunn discuss key takeaways from a bulletin they published on the Gibson Dunn website titled M&A Report: Top Technology Sector-Specific Legal Diligence Concerns in Acquisitions. They discussed the pitfalls that exist for technology acquisitions from intellectual property ownership to cyber security to bribery and corruption risks from third parties. Below is a link to the bulletin as well as links to their bios on the Gibson Dunn website to get in touch.

Gibson Dunn Bulletin

Carrie LeRoy Bio

Charles Walker Bio

]]> RiskWatch / Carrie LeRoy Charles Walker Buzzsprout-13126191 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1074 due diligence, M&A, acquisitions, tech sector, cybersecurity, background checks, technology sector 32 full false Outbound Investment and National Security Outbound Investment and National Security Laura Black and Christian Davis of the lawfirm Akin Gump discuss the likelihood and implications of an outbound investment regulation regime to protect US national security interests that would screen and monitor outbound investment from the United States to “countries of concern”.  You can check out recent thought leadership published by the firm here as well as information on how to get in touch.

]]> Laura Black and Christian Davis of the lawfirm Akin Gump discuss the likelihood and implications of an outbound investment regulation regime to protect US national security interests that would screen and monitor outbound investment from the United States to “countries of concern”.  You can check out recent thought leadership published by the firm here as well as information on how to get in touch.

]]> RiskWatch / Laura Black Christian Davis Buzzsprout-12895314 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1076 compliance, national security, private equity, M&A, outbound investment, CFIUS 31 full false Understanding The Corporate Transparency Act Understanding The Corporate Transparency Act Kenneth Nunnenkamp is a partner with Morgan Lewis and represents clients in international trade and national security matters. He came on the show to speak about what the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is and its implications for companies and financial institutions going forward.  You can read recent material published by Morgan Lewis on the CTA here.

]]> Kenneth Nunnenkamp is a partner with Morgan Lewis and represents clients in international trade and national security matters. He came on the show to speak about what the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is and its implications for companies and financial institutions going forward.  You can read recent material published by Morgan Lewis on the CTA here.

]]> RiskWatch / Kenneth Nunnenkamp Buzzsprout-12621559 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1105 beneficial ownership, due diligence, compliance 30 full false White & Case’s Clare Connellan on Human Rights Due Diligence White & Case’s Clare Connellan on Human Rights Due Diligence Clare Connellan, Partner in White & Case’s London office and Head of the firm's Business & Human Rights Interest Group, joins the RiskWatch podcast to share strategies for ensuring compliance with Modern Slavery and Supply Chain regulations, including the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and the German Supply Chain Act. This conversation covers:

  • 00:00 - 00:49 Introduction
  • 00:50 - 02:54 An overview of White & Case’s Business & Human Rights Interest Group
  • 02:55 - 03:59 Clare’s path to human rights due diligence
  • 04:00 - 05:55 Best practices for legal teams 
  • 05:56 - 06:51 Starting point for overwhelmed compliance officers
  • 06:52 - 09:50 The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
  • 09:51 - 13:07 The German Supply Chain Act
  • 13:08 - 15:28 Increasing scrutiny of corporate social statements 
  • 15:29 - 16:32 Growth of human rights-focused compliance roles
  • 16:33 - 17:44 Regulations to watch
]]> Clare Connellan, Partner in White & Case’s London office and Head of the firm's Business & Human Rights Interest Group, joins the RiskWatch podcast to share strategies for ensuring compliance with Modern Slavery and Supply Chain regulations, including the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and the German Supply Chain Act. This conversation covers:

  • 00:00 - 00:49 Introduction
  • 00:50 - 02:54 An overview of White & Case’s Business & Human Rights Interest Group
  • 02:55 - 03:59 Clare’s path to human rights due diligence
  • 04:00 - 05:55 Best practices for legal teams 
  • 05:56 - 06:51 Starting point for overwhelmed compliance officers
  • 06:52 - 09:50 The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
  • 09:51 - 13:07 The German Supply Chain Act
  • 13:08 - 15:28 Increasing scrutiny of corporate social statements 
  • 15:29 - 16:32 Growth of human rights-focused compliance roles
  • 16:33 - 17:44 Regulations to watch
]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-11154886 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1066 full false RiskWatch: Steven Arthur George on Corporate Cannabis Risks and Opportunities RiskWatch: Steven Arthur George on Corporate Cannabis Risks and Opportunities Founder of Kaya Advisors and former Tilray EU Alliance Manager, Steven Arthur George, joins the RiskWatch podcast to discuss risk and opportunity in the corporate cannabis space, including recreational legalization in Germany and the evolution of third party relationships. This conversation covers:


00:31 - 00:51 Introduction 

00:52 - 05:50 Steve’s trans-Atlantic cannabis journey

05:51 - 11:30 Comparing the European and US corporate cannabis markets

11:31 - 14:00 Market growth predictions

14:01 - 15:42 The corporate cannabis risk landscape

15:43 - 18:59 The evolution of third party risk in the cannabis industry

19:00 - 22:14 Vetting local partners

22:15 - 27:29 Supply chain struggles and human rights concerns

27:30 - 29:00 Partnership hesitations of traditional industries

29:01 - 32:45 Engaging the cannabis community on social media



]]> Founder of Kaya Advisors and former Tilray EU Alliance Manager, Steven Arthur George, joins the RiskWatch podcast to discuss risk and opportunity in the corporate cannabis space, including recreational legalization in Germany and the evolution of third party relationships. This conversation covers:


00:31 - 00:51 Introduction 

00:52 - 05:50 Steve’s trans-Atlantic cannabis journey

05:51 - 11:30 Comparing the European and US corporate cannabis markets

11:31 - 14:00 Market growth predictions

14:01 - 15:42 The corporate cannabis risk landscape

15:43 - 18:59 The evolution of third party risk in the cannabis industry

19:00 - 22:14 Vetting local partners

22:15 - 27:29 Supply chain struggles and human rights concerns

27:30 - 29:00 Partnership hesitations of traditional industries

29:01 - 32:45 Engaging the cannabis community on social media



]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-10948760 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1969 full false RiskWatch: Randy Bullard on ESG Investing in Latin America RiskWatch: Randy Bullard on ESG Investing in Latin America Randy Bullard, partner in Morrison Foerster’s Corporate Department and Latin America Desk co-chair, joins the RiskWatch podcast to discuss ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing in Latin America. This conversation covers:


00:46 - 01:49 Randy’s work at Morrison Foerster

01:50 - 02:46 Green energy observations

02:47 - 05:16 Overlooked markets and points of entry for investors

05:17 - 06:41 Due diligence’s role in Randy’s work

06:42 - 07:58 Compliance and reputational risks for ESG investors 

07:59 - 09:02 The COVID-19 Pandemic’s impact on ESG awareness 

09:03 - 11:19 Investor concerns surrounding sustainability-linked and green bonds 

11:20 - 12:57 Monitoring political and regulatory movement 

12:58 - 14:39 Upcoming elections in Colombia, Chile and Brazil

14:40 - 15:48 Regional events to watch

15:59 - 17:16 Resumption of in-person deal making 

17:17 - 19:00 Rising interest in ESG and sustainable investing

19:00 - 20:23 Morrison Foerster’s LATAM and ESG practices



]]> Randy Bullard, partner in Morrison Foerster’s Corporate Department and Latin America Desk co-chair, joins the RiskWatch podcast to discuss ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing in Latin America. This conversation covers:


00:46 - 01:49 Randy’s work at Morrison Foerster

01:50 - 02:46 Green energy observations

02:47 - 05:16 Overlooked markets and points of entry for investors

05:17 - 06:41 Due diligence’s role in Randy’s work

06:42 - 07:58 Compliance and reputational risks for ESG investors 

07:59 - 09:02 The COVID-19 Pandemic’s impact on ESG awareness 

09:03 - 11:19 Investor concerns surrounding sustainability-linked and green bonds 

11:20 - 12:57 Monitoring political and regulatory movement 

12:58 - 14:39 Upcoming elections in Colombia, Chile and Brazil

14:40 - 15:48 Regional events to watch

15:59 - 17:16 Resumption of in-person deal making 

17:17 - 19:00 Rising interest in ESG and sustainable investing

19:00 - 20:23 Morrison Foerster’s LATAM and ESG practices



]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-10652459 Tue, 24 May 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1226 full false Navigating TPRM Turbulence with Nancy Jacobson Navigating TPRM Turbulence with Nancy Jacobson Nancy Jacobson, Counsel, Global Compliance and Ethics at United Airlines, joins Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan to talk third party risk management (TPRM) and the airline industry. Episode highlights include Nancy’s non-traditional career path, how United recognizes and remediates risk, and compliance challenges facing the airline industry.


This conversation covers:


0:45 - 02:47 Nancy’s non-traditional path to compliance

02:48 - 04:24 United’s third party environment

04:25 - 07:03 United’s third party risks

07:04 - 08:57 TPRM platforms

08:58 - 12:18 Red flag escalation

12:19 - 13:11 United’s remediation process

13:12 - 14:18 Involvement of investigative teams

14:19 - 19:47 Anti-bribery and corruption issues for an international workforce

19:48 - 23:28 TPRM pandemic pivots

23:29 - 26:09 Supply chain issues facing airlines



]]> Nancy Jacobson, Counsel, Global Compliance and Ethics at United Airlines, joins Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan to talk third party risk management (TPRM) and the airline industry. Episode highlights include Nancy’s non-traditional career path, how United recognizes and remediates risk, and compliance challenges facing the airline industry.


This conversation covers:


0:45 - 02:47 Nancy’s non-traditional path to compliance

02:48 - 04:24 United’s third party environment

04:25 - 07:03 United’s third party risks

07:04 - 08:57 TPRM platforms

08:58 - 12:18 Red flag escalation

12:19 - 13:11 United’s remediation process

13:12 - 14:18 Involvement of investigative teams

14:19 - 19:47 Anti-bribery and corruption issues for an international workforce

19:48 - 23:28 TPRM pandemic pivots

23:29 - 26:09 Supply chain issues facing airlines



]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-10499357 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1602 full false Investigating Russia’s Sanctioned Oligarchs with Tom Stocks Investigating Russia’s Sanctioned Oligarchs with Tom Stocks Tom Stocks, senior investigator with the Organized Crime and Reporting Project joins RiskWatch to discuss the challenges of tracking oligarch assets including industries and locales warranting scrutiny and the ways oligarchs hide their assets.

Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com/news.



]]> Tom Stocks, senior investigator with the Organized Crime and Reporting Project joins RiskWatch to discuss the challenges of tracking oligarch assets including industries and locales warranting scrutiny and the ways oligarchs hide their assets.

Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com/news.



]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-10339666 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500 1354 full false Mike Blankenship on the Year of the De-SPAC Mike Blankenship on the Year of the De-SPAC Mike Blankenship, managing partner of Winston & Strawn's Houston office, returns to Vcheck Global's podcast RiskWatch to discuss De-SPAC due diligence priorities, M&A sectors and regions to watch, and risks facing biotech and digital health investors.

Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com/news.


]]> Mike Blankenship, managing partner of Winston & Strawn's Houston office, returns to Vcheck Global's podcast RiskWatch to discuss De-SPAC due diligence priorities, M&A sectors and regions to watch, and risks facing biotech and digital health investors.

Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com/news.


]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-10102419 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0600 982 full false Talking Transparency with James Cohen and Shanti Salas Talking Transparency with James Cohen and Shanti Salas Hot on the heels of Transparency International’s recently released 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with James Cohen, Executive Director of Transparency International Canada and Shanti Salas, VP, North America, for OpenCorporates for the latest episode of the RiskWatch podcast.

Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com/news.

]]> Hot on the heels of Transparency International’s recently released 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with James Cohen, Executive Director of Transparency International Canada and Shanti Salas, VP, North America, for OpenCorporates for the latest episode of the RiskWatch podcast.

Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com/news.

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-10079538 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0600 1301 full false Demystifying Source Inquires Demystifying Source Inquires Richard Sutherland, Vice President of Human Intelligence at Vcheck Global, joins colleagues Alex Sorin, Vice President of Global Diligence Markets, and Seth Harlan, host of RiskWatch, to help demystify source inquiries and discuss what trends Vcheck saw in 2021 and what 2022 is expected to bring in regards to emerging risk issues and source inquiries jurisdictions.

Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com.

]]> Richard Sutherland, Vice President of Human Intelligence at Vcheck Global, joins colleagues Alex Sorin, Vice President of Global Diligence Markets, and Seth Harlan, host of RiskWatch, to help demystify source inquiries and discuss what trends Vcheck saw in 2021 and what 2022 is expected to bring in regards to emerging risk issues and source inquiries jurisdictions.

Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com.

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9992778 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0600 1628 full false Former SEC Senior Officer Elaine Greenberg on Anticipated SEC Enforcement Changes Former SEC Senior Officer Elaine Greenberg on Anticipated SEC Enforcement Changes With the Securities Regulation Institute’s 49th Annual Conference underway, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with Elaine Greenberg, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP and former senior officer in the the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Enforcement Division. 

Highlights from this RiskWatch podcast episode include anticipated changes in the types of sanctions and relief sought by the SEC in its enforcement actions, the Enforcement Division’s prioritization of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), and the SEC’s cybersecurity enforcement actions.

Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com/news. 

]]> With the Securities Regulation Institute’s 49th Annual Conference underway, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with Elaine Greenberg, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP and former senior officer in the the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Enforcement Division. 

Highlights from this RiskWatch podcast episode include anticipated changes in the types of sanctions and relief sought by the SEC in its enforcement actions, the Enforcement Division’s prioritization of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG), and the SEC’s cybersecurity enforcement actions.

Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com/news. 

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9950419 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0600 634 full false Special Counsel Mellissa Duru Discusses ESG Role in SEC's Policy Agenda Special Counsel Mellissa Duru Discusses ESG Role in SEC's Policy Agenda With the Securities Regulation Institute’s 49th Annual Conference underway, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with Mellissa Duru, Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP and former Sr. Special Counsel at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

Highlights from this RiskWatch podcast episode include Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) benchmarking standards and disclosures forecasting, tips for starting an ESG program, and the impact of ESG issues on cryptocurrency investment.

Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com. 

]]> With the Securities Regulation Institute’s 49th Annual Conference underway, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with Mellissa Duru, Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP and former Sr. Special Counsel at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

Highlights from this RiskWatch podcast episode include Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) benchmarking standards and disclosures forecasting, tips for starting an ESG program, and the impact of ESG issues on cryptocurrency investment.

Learn more at https://vcheckglobal.com. 

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9949205 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0600 855 full false Stronghill Capital President & CIO Jack Cohen Talks CRE in 2022, Real Estate Lending Risk Stronghill Capital President & CIO Jack Cohen Talks CRE in 2022, Real Estate Lending Risk To kick off CRE Finance Council’s January Conference 2022, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with Jack Cohen, President and Chief Innovation Officer of Stronghill Capital, a subsidiary of ArrowMark Partners, and past Chairman of the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council for our latest episode of RiskWatch. 

Highlights from this RiskWatch podcast episode include property types to watch this year and Jack’s thoughts on reputational risk and risk tolerance in the lending space.

]]> To kick off CRE Finance Council’s January Conference 2022, Vcheck Global’s Seth Harlan speaks with Jack Cohen, President and Chief Innovation Officer of Stronghill Capital, a subsidiary of ArrowMark Partners, and past Chairman of the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council for our latest episode of RiskWatch. 

Highlights from this RiskWatch podcast episode include property types to watch this year and Jack’s thoughts on reputational risk and risk tolerance in the lending space.

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9859969 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0600 754 full false Investigative Reporter Simona Weinglass Talks Combating Fraud Investigative Reporter Simona Weinglass Talks Combating Fraud Vcheck Global had the opportunity to speak with Simona Weinglass, an investigative journalist for the Times of Israel, earlier this year about her 2016 investigation into Israel’s binary options industry, The Wolves of Tel Aviv, which was awarded an honorable mention in the Trace Prize for Investigative Reporting competition. Notably, Simona’s work resulted in the binary options industry being banned by the Knesset.

Our conversation touched on topics of interest to both consumers and providers of investigative due diligence, including the global nature of internet-based fraud, obstacles impeding public awareness of fraudulent industries, and how COVID-19 led to a rise in online financial scams.  Enjoy this episode!

]]> Vcheck Global had the opportunity to speak with Simona Weinglass, an investigative journalist for the Times of Israel, earlier this year about her 2016 investigation into Israel’s binary options industry, The Wolves of Tel Aviv, which was awarded an honorable mention in the Trace Prize for Investigative Reporting competition. Notably, Simona’s work resulted in the binary options industry being banned by the Knesset.

Our conversation touched on topics of interest to both consumers and providers of investigative due diligence, including the global nature of internet-based fraud, obstacles impeding public awareness of fraudulent industries, and how COVID-19 led to a rise in online financial scams.  Enjoy this episode!

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9719617 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:00:00 -0600 1237 full false 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Robert Johnston of Lowenstein Sandler 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Robert Johnston of Lowenstein Sandler The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Robert Johnston, Partner with Lowenstein Sandler

]]> The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Robert Johnston, Partner with Lowenstein Sandler

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9659236 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0600 263 full false 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Ruti Smithline of Morrison & Foerster 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Ruti Smithline of Morrison & Foerster The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Ruti Smithline, Partner with Morrison & Foerster.

]]> The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Ruti Smithline, Partner with Morrison & Foerster.

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9658283 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0600 327 full false 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Shawn Wright of Blank Rome 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Shawn Wright of Blank Rome The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Shawn Wright, Partner with Blank Rome.

]]> The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Shawn Wright, Partner with Blank Rome.

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9658032 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0600 321 full false 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Kimberly Parker of WilmerHale 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Kimberly Parker of WilmerHale The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Kimberly Parker, Partner with WilmerHale.

]]> The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Kimberly Parker, Partner with WilmerHale.

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9657889 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0600 327 full false 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Nicola Bonucci of Paul Hastings LLP 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Nicola Bonucci of Paul Hastings LLP The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Nicola Bonucci, Partner with Paul Hastings LLP.

]]> The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Nicola Bonucci, Partner with Paul Hastings LLP.

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9647085 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0600 636 full false 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Sarah Walters of McDermott Will & Emery 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Sarah Walters of McDermott Will & Emery The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Sarah Walters, Partner with McDermott Will & Emery.

]]> The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Sarah Walters, Partner with McDermott Will & Emery.

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9646886 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0600 340 full false 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Eric Bruce of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP 2021 FCPA Conference Speaker Interviews: Eric Bruce of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Eric Bruce, Partner with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.

]]> The 38th International Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is underway, and to highlight the event Vcheck Global’s RiskWatch podcast co-host Seth Harlan interviewed  some of the featured speakers at this year's conference.

He asked each speaker about critical risk and compliance issues, including affects from the pandemic, the growing prominence of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) compliance in the U.S., and the prevailing attitude toward the FCPA and other globally relevant Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) statutes.

Tune into this interview with Eric Bruce, Partner with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9646723 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0600 315 full false The Art of Investigation: Soft Skills and the Future of Due Diligence The Art of Investigation: Soft Skills and the Future of Due Diligence In the ninth episode of RiskWatch, Chelsea Binns and Bruce Sackman discuss their book, The Art of Investigation. Conversational highlights include the benefits of infusing investigations with creativity and cultural awareness, as well as technology’s impact on the investigative process.

]]> In the ninth episode of RiskWatch, Chelsea Binns and Bruce Sackman discuss their book, The Art of Investigation. Conversational highlights include the benefits of infusing investigations with creativity and cultural awareness, as well as technology’s impact on the investigative process.

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9572516 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0600 2389 full false Reputational Risk Huddle with the Cleveland Browns Reputational Risk Huddle with the Cleveland Browns In the eighth edition of RiskWatch, Vcheck Global VP and General Manager of Vcheck Intelligence Rahul Ravi speaks with Roger Jones, Director, Corporate Partnerships for the Cleveland Browns. The Cleveland natives tackle topics including partnership vetting, player endorsements, and community collaboration.

This conversation covers:

  • Introduction to Roger 0:50
  • How the Browns and NFL vet partners 03:05
  • The Browns role in player endorsements 11:06
  • How the Browns navigate the news cycle 18:05
  • The Brown’s in-house reputational risk research process 23:55
  • COVID challenges and community partnerships 26:55
  • Incorporating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) considerations into partnerships 31:48
  • Identifying and remediating player reputational issues 40:26
]]> In the eighth edition of RiskWatch, Vcheck Global VP and General Manager of Vcheck Intelligence Rahul Ravi speaks with Roger Jones, Director, Corporate Partnerships for the Cleveland Browns. The Cleveland natives tackle topics including partnership vetting, player endorsements, and community collaboration.

This conversation covers:

  • Introduction to Roger 0:50
  • How the Browns and NFL vet partners 03:05
  • The Browns role in player endorsements 11:06
  • How the Browns navigate the news cycle 18:05
  • The Brown’s in-house reputational risk research process 23:55
  • COVID challenges and community partnerships 26:55
  • Incorporating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) considerations into partnerships 31:48
  • Identifying and remediating player reputational issues 40:26
]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9438500 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0500 2766 full false Data Transparency and its Investigative Impact Data Transparency and its Investigative Impact Vcheck Global’s podcast RiskWatch is back with brand-new episodes! 

In the seventh episode of RiskWatch, Vcheck Global Senior Associate Seth Harlan speaks with Shanti Salas, VP, North America, for OpenCorporates and Rahul Ravi, VP and General Manager of Vcheck Intelligence, for Vcheck Global. 

Both Shanti and Rahul have been practitioners in the reputational due diligence space where their work covered issues including KYC, AML, and third-party risk management across supply chains.

]]> Vcheck Global’s podcast RiskWatch is back with brand-new episodes! 

In the seventh episode of RiskWatch, Vcheck Global Senior Associate Seth Harlan speaks with Shanti Salas, VP, North America, for OpenCorporates and Rahul Ravi, VP and General Manager of Vcheck Intelligence, for Vcheck Global. 

Both Shanti and Rahul have been practitioners in the reputational due diligence space where their work covered issues including KYC, AML, and third-party risk management across supply chains.

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-9269496 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1317 full false SPAC Due Diligence SPAC Due Diligence In this episode of the podcast, Vcheck Global Directors Alex Sorin and Rahul Ravi speak with Mike Blankenship who is a Partner in the Houston office of Winston & Strawn and focuses his practice on corporate finance and securities law. We discussed why SPACs continue to gain investor attention and the role of investigative due diligence in mitigating potential risks on the operational company and the SPAC management team. 

]]> In this episode of the podcast, Vcheck Global Directors Alex Sorin and Rahul Ravi speak with Mike Blankenship who is a Partner in the Houston office of Winston & Strawn and focuses his practice on corporate finance and securities law. We discussed why SPACs continue to gain investor attention and the role of investigative due diligence in mitigating potential risks on the operational company and the SPAC management team. 

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-6733957 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0600 1195 6 full false Making a Killing: South Sudanese Military Leaders' Wealth, Explained Making a Killing: South Sudanese Military Leaders' Wealth, Explained In this episode of the podcast, we spoke with an investigator at The Sentry about the May 2020 report: Making a Killing – South Sudanese Military Leaders’ Wealth, Explained. The investigative report examines how officials in the top echelons of military and armed opposition leadership of South Sudan have engaged in business activities indicative of money laundering and corruption and how these activities continue to weaken the country’s institutions, undermine the rule of law, and may lead to renewed violence. You can download the paper at TheSentry.org where you can also learn more about the organization’s mission.

]]> In this episode of the podcast, we spoke with an investigator at The Sentry about the May 2020 report: Making a Killing – South Sudanese Military Leaders’ Wealth, Explained. The investigative report examines how officials in the top echelons of military and armed opposition leadership of South Sudan have engaged in business activities indicative of money laundering and corruption and how these activities continue to weaken the country’s institutions, undermine the rule of law, and may lead to renewed violence. You can download the paper at TheSentry.org where you can also learn more about the organization’s mission.

]]> RiskWatch / The Sentry Buzzsprout-6105574 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0500 1933 corruption, FCPA, due diligence, human rights, South Sudan, investigations, money laundering 5 full false Illicit Financial Flows and the Illegal Trade in Great Apes Illicit Financial Flows and the Illegal Trade in Great Apes On this episode of RiskWatch, we spoke with Channing Mavrellis who’s a Director of Illicit Trade at Global Financial Integrity in Washington, DC. We discussed a paper she co-authored in 2018 titled Illicit Financial Flows and the Illegal Trade in Great Apes and we dove deep into a number of topics linked to illicit supply chains, global corruption, and its impact both on wildlife and the world. You can download GFI's paper here.

]]> On this episode of RiskWatch, we spoke with Channing Mavrellis who’s a Director of Illicit Trade at Global Financial Integrity in Washington, DC. We discussed a paper she co-authored in 2018 titled Illicit Financial Flows and the Illegal Trade in Great Apes and we dove deep into a number of topics linked to illicit supply chains, global corruption, and its impact both on wildlife and the world. You can download GFI's paper here.

]]> RiskWatch Buzzsprout-3172732 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0500 3092 4 full false The Corruption Behind Anti-Corruption Campaigns The Corruption Behind Anti-Corruption Campaigns In this episode, we spoke with Jessica Noll, who is a Ph.D. candidate at Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg, Germany. From October 2017 to May 2018, she was a visiting research fellow at the DC think tank the Project on Middle East Democracy and in February 2019 published a research study titled Fighting Corruption or Protecting the Regime? Her study examined the history of anti-corruption drives and institutions in Egypt. In our talk, Jessica explains how corruption takes root in societies and the underlying motivations of some regimes when launching anti-corruption campaigns or establishing anti-corruption bodies. 

]]> In this episode, we spoke with Jessica Noll, who is a Ph.D. candidate at Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg, Germany. From October 2017 to May 2018, she was a visiting research fellow at the DC think tank the Project on Middle East Democracy and in February 2019 published a research study titled Fighting Corruption or Protecting the Regime? Her study examined the history of anti-corruption drives and institutions in Egypt. In our talk, Jessica explains how corruption takes root in societies and the underlying motivations of some regimes when launching anti-corruption campaigns or establishing anti-corruption bodies. 

]]> RiskWatch / Jessica Noll Buzzsprout-2625778 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0600 2010 corruption, investigations, Middle East, transparency, democracy, FCPA, compliance 3 full false Navigating Cannabis Compliance Navigating Cannabis Compliance In this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Shawn Hauser who is a partner and chair of the Hemp and Cannabinoids Practice Group at Vicente Sederberg. Shawn helps marijuana and hemp businesses navigate state and federal law, investment, regulatory compliance and intellectual property. We covered a number of items in our talk, including how the legal landscape has changed over the years, how companies in the space can navigate regulatory compliance, and some core requirements for conducting due diligence. 

]]> In this episode of the podcast, we spoke with Shawn Hauser who is a partner and chair of the Hemp and Cannabinoids Practice Group at Vicente Sederberg. Shawn helps marijuana and hemp businesses navigate state and federal law, investment, regulatory compliance and intellectual property. We covered a number of items in our talk, including how the legal landscape has changed over the years, how companies in the space can navigate regulatory compliance, and some core requirements for conducting due diligence. 

]]> RiskWatch / Shawn Hauser Buzzsprout-2446985 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0600 1316 cannabis, compliance, due diligence, investigations, hemp 2 full false Modern Slavery in Corporate Supply Chains Modern Slavery in Corporate Supply Chains In this episode of the podcast, we spoke with former US Ambassador Luis C.deBaca who is currently the Senior Fellow in Modern Slavery at Yale’s Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance and Abolition. Prior to this, Ambassador C.deBaca coordinated the U.S. government’s activities in the global fight against modern slavery as head of the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons during the Obama Administration. We discussed the issue of modern slavery in corporate supply chains and the steps companies can take to combat and prevent it.

The show host is Alex Sorin, a Director at Vcheck Global.

]]> In this episode of the podcast, we spoke with former US Ambassador Luis C.deBaca who is currently the Senior Fellow in Modern Slavery at Yale’s Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance and Abolition. Prior to this, Ambassador C.deBaca coordinated the U.S. government’s activities in the global fight against modern slavery as head of the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons during the Obama Administration. We discussed the issue of modern slavery in corporate supply chains and the steps companies can take to combat and prevent it.

The show host is Alex Sorin, a Director at Vcheck Global.

]]> RiskWatch / Luis C.deBaca Buzzsprout-1938158 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0500 2443 modern slavery, FCPA, supply chain, compliance, due diligence, risk management 1 full false