Matt’s Key Compliance Issues and Trends to Watch in 2026

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss key issues Matt is following in 2026.

They look into anticipated FCPA enforcement actions against Chinese telecom giant ZTE and the controversial indictment of SmartMatic, raising concerns about possible politicization of compliance enforcement. The conversation also covers the potential impact on whistleblower cases if key Qui Tam lawsuits under the False Claims Act are invalidated, as well as the ongoing federal-state conflict over AI regulations. Additionally, they touch on the financial complexities and risks associated with AI funding deals, drawing parallels to past financial crises. Compliance officers are advised to prepare for an uncertain and challenging regulatory landscape in the year ahead.

Key highlights:

• FCPA Enforcement in 2026
• The Future of Qui Tam Lawsuits
• Federal Preemption of State AI Laws
• AI Accounting and Financial Risks

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A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, a Communicator Award, and a W3 Award, all for podcast excellence.

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