We are pleased to present the seventh edition of Global Legal Insights – Bribery and Corruption. This book sets out the legal environment in relation to bribery and corruption enforcement in 28 countries and one region...more
3/12/2020
/ Anti-Bribery ,
Anti-Corruption ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bribery ,
China ,
Compliance ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Money Laundering ,
Multinationals ,
White Collar Crimes
We are pleased to present the seventh edition of Global Legal Insights – Bribery and Corruption. This book sets out the legal environment in relation to bribery and corruption enforcement in 28 countries and one region...more
3/11/2020
/ Anti-Bribery ,
Anti-Corruption ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bribery ,
Compliance ,
Corruption ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Enforcement ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Japan ,
Multinational Investigations ,
Multinationals ,
OECD ,
Public Officials ,
Transparency ,
White Collar Crimes
The Antitrust Division’s new policy gives credit for pre-existing compliance programs, but only those that meet certain high standards.
On July 11, 2019, Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim announced that the US...more
The pilot guidance may help multinational companies address certain challenges they have previously faced when doing business with Chinese SOEs.
Key Points:
..Following extensive research and consultation, the SASAC has...more
Brief overview of the law and enforcement regime -
China has had strong anti-corruption laws for many years. On 1 January 1980, the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC Criminal Law”), containing the...more
12/14/2018
/ Anti-Bribery ,
Anti-Corruption ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bribery ,
Compliance ,
Corruption ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Deferred Prosecution Agreements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fraud ,
White Collar Crimes
The Supreme Court has ruled US federal courts should carefully consider a foreign government’s interpretation of its own domestic laws, but are not required to give it conclusive effect.
Key Points -
..The Supreme...more
6/29/2018
/ Animal Science Products Inc v Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical Co Ltd ,
Antitrust Litigation ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Application of Foreign Laws ,
China ,
Comity ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Exports ,
FRCP Rule 44.1 ,
Judicial Deference ,
Price-Fixing ,
Question of Law ,
Reversal ,
SCOTUS ,
Sherman Act
China has had strong anti-corruption laws for many years. On 1 January 1980, the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC Criminal Law”), containing the criminal offences of bribery and corruption, came into...more
China clarifies the scope of its commercial bribery law, which has important implications for companies and individuals doing business in China.
Key Points: The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress has...more
The modified draft amendments clarify the scope of commercial bribery, provide helpful exceptions, and increase penalties.
Key Points: The Law Committee of the National People’s Congress has released a Second Draft of...more
MOFCOM continues efforts to increase enforcement of its merger notification requirements, despite very limited penalty options.
On January 4, 2016, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced that it had fined...more
Korea to introduce “Kim Young-ran Act,” significantly expanding the scope of the anti-corruption regulatory framework.
The Improper Solicitation and Graft Act of Korea (the Act), commonly known as the “Kim Young-ran...more
Japan is one of the lower-risk countries for US companies in terms of compliance issues involving bribery and corruption.
Transparency International’s 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index places Japan 18th out of 177...more