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Corruption Risks in the Middle East

by Michael Volkov on 5/23/2012

The Middle East is a diverse area with significant disparities in the region. Oil and gas dominate the economies. Cultural and economic factors make compliance extremely difficult in the Middle East. Interestingly, on...more

Federal Bank Secrecy Act Issues for Mobile Payment Systems

by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 5/23/2012

In This Presentation: - The BSA from 30,000 Feet - ABCs of the BSA for MSBs - Impact on Customer Acquisition - BSA/AML Enforcement - Current Topics and Resources Excerpt from The BSA from 30,000...more

Sanctions Enforcement — An Increasing Risk

by Michael Volkov on 5/22/2012

Everyone writes about the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act. Some are more willing to tackle export compliance. Given the Obama Administration’s reliance on sanctions as a foreign policy tool, companies need to address the...more

Archer Daniels Midland Price-Fixing Video from “Fair Fight in the Marketplace”

by Howard Ullman on 5/21/2012

I recently stumbled upon this YouTube video from “Fair Fight in the Marketplace.” This segment shows the real story of the Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) price-fixing case, the basis for the movie “The Informant!“, and...more

Nightmare Scenarios for an Internal Investigation

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

Tax Evasion Case of 5 Restaurant Owners

by Darrin Mish, Tampa Tax Attorney on 5/21/2012

The 5 owners of the Nifty Fifty’s chain of restaurants were charged by the IRS for tax evasion, according to US Attorney Zane Memeger. The case was announced by Memeger, IRS Acting Special Agent in Charge Akeia Connor with...more

Ministry of Justice Seeks Consultation on the Introduction of Deferred Prosecution Agreements in the UK

by Bryan Cave on 5/21/2012

The Ministry of Justice yesterday initiated a consultation process following its proposal to introduce Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) in the United Kingdom as an enforcement tool to combat economic crimes by...more

UK Bribery Act – There's a New Constable in Town

by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 5/17/2012

Directorship of the UK Serious Fraud Office ("SFO") passed this month to David Green QC. Mr. Green joins the SFO from private practice, where he was a barrister specializing in serious crime. He also previously served as the...more

Championing the UK Bribery Act: The 2012 Olympic Games and Corporate Hospitality

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

The Implications of the Laura Stevens Criminal Prosecution

by Michael Volkov on 5/16/2012

I have spoken to several in-house counsel meetings about the Laura Stevens criminal case. It is amazing to me how many have not heard about the case or appreciates the implications for in-house counsel and especially global...more

Non-compliance with U.S. Anticorruption Law: Are you losing millions in company value?

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

May 2012: White Collar Litigation Update: Going to Trial on FCPA Charges—The Percentage Play

by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP on 5/16/2012

The DOJ’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) trial woes continue. On February 21, a federal judge in Washington, D.C. dismissed the remaining sixteen defendants in a high-profile FCPA prosecution, criticizing the case as...more

Eight Questions Directors and Senior Management Should be Asking About Their Company’s Anticorruption Compliance Efforts

by K&L Gates LLP on 5/16/2012

In the wake of continuing press reports about the role of bribery in international commerce, many corporate directors and senior executives are asking for a fresh look at their company’s exposure to the risks of violating the...more

REGULATORY: Global Competition Law: Pakistan’s Competition Commission grants Leniency in Electrical Products Cartel by Suzanne Rab

by King & Spalding on 5/15/2012

In a landmark decision on 4 April 2012, Pakistan’s Competition Commission (CCP) granted Siemens total immunity from fines for its cooperation in a cartel investigation relating to bid rigging in supplies to power companies....more

Impacts of Criminal Procedural Law Amendments on Investigations of Bribery Cases

by McDermott Will & Emery on 5/15/2012

In a recent landmark decision, China’s national legislature, the National People’s Congress, increased the protection of suspects’ legal rights and reinforced its efforts to punish bribery and other crimes. The decision will...more

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