Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this inaugural episode of 2026, Tom Fox welcomes back his good friend and colleague, Mike Volkov, to reflect on the tumultuous year of 2025 and discuss the new trends for the upcoming year. This is Part 1 of a two-part series.Highlighting the resilience of corporate ethics amid the suspension of the FCPA, the conversation underscores the necessity for businesses to uphold ethical values, despite regulatory changes. Discussions delve into the importance of demonstrating ethical behavior as a fundamental business value, and the growing significance of organizational justice and trust within corporations. Moreover, they address evolving enforcement in areas such as export controls, trade sanctions, and tariff regulations, suggesting a shift toward rigorous compliance in national security matters. This episode provides a comprehensive outlook on the compliance challenges and opportunities for 2026.Key highlights: Welcome to 2026: A New Beginning The Importance of Ethics in Business Organizational Justice and Trust Generational Perspectives on Ethics Emerging Trends in Trade and ComplianceResources:Mike Volkov on LinkedInVolkov Law GroupTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedInLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices