Administrative Law – May 23, 2012

by The Law Office of Michelle A. Estlund, P.A. on 5/23/2012

In the last post, we addressed the fact that the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files (CCF) is still required under its operating rules to meet only three times per year. This requirement has remained the same in...more

by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 5/22/2012

On May 10, the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) announced that it fined Martin Currie Investment Management Limited and Martin Currie Inc (together, Martin Currie) £3.5 million (approximately $5.5 million) for conflict...more

by Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 5/22/2012

On May 15, the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) announced that it had fined Habib Bank AG Zurich (Habib Bank) £525,000 (approximately $830,000) and Syed Itrat Hussain (Hussain) its former Money Laundering Reporting...more

by Michael Volkov on 5/21/2012

Everyone has tips on how to conduct internal investigations. The how-to articles present advice on how to conduct an internal investigation. Unfortunately, the reality is far more complex and risky. Behind many of the...more

by The Law Office of Michelle A. Estlund, P.A. on 5/21/2012

The process for seeking relief from an improperly issued Red Notice currently requires that the request be reviewed by the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files. The Commission is made up of five individuals from...more

by McDermott Will & Emery on 5/17/2012

Since it came into force on 1 July 2011, the impact of the UK Bribery Act 2010 (the Act) on the giving of corporate hospitality, gifts and other expenses has raised concerns among those who fall under the Act’s jurisdiction. ...more

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 5/16/2012

On February 2, 2012, Wegelin & Co., Switzerland’s oldest private bank, became the first overseas bank to be indicted by the United States for aiding tax fraud—but it may not be the last. The company is one of at least 11...more

by Duane Morris LLP on 5/16/2012

Originally published in Asian-Mena Counsel- Volume 10 Issue 1, 2012 On a recent trip to Asia, I was asked by an Indian CEO, “Why does the application of U.S. law matter to an Asian company?” In my experience, many...more