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Complicated: Premature Oral Notices of Appeal & Writs of Certiorari

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Sometimes you fall headlong into a chorus you thought you knew by heart—only to discover the bridge is where all the action is. For appellate practitioners, that action seems to be happening more and more in orders issued by...more

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The Garden State's AG Blueprint: Data, Partnership, Accountability — Regulatory Oversight Podcast

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In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, Stephen Piepgrass is joined by RISE partner Chris Carlson and New Jersey First Assistant Attorney General (AG) Lyndsay Ruotolo for a deep dive into the unique structure, scope, and...more

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Oman - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Oman? In Oman, there is no standalone bribery law. Bribery and corruption are governed by several distinct and overlapping laws. Oman Sultani Decree No. 7/2018 On the...more

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Peru - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Peru? In Peru, bribery offenses are regulated in the Peruvian Criminal Code, approved by Legislative Decree N° 635. Specifically, articles 376°-A, 393°, 393°-A, 394°, 395°,...more

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Saudi Arabia - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)? In KSA, bribery and corruption are governed by several distinct and overlapping laws. However, the Anti-Bribery Law (promulgated pursuant...more

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Corporate Enforcement Actions for Kingpin Act Violations Highlight Cartel-Related Enforcement Risks

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Since the February 20, 2025 designations of eight cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), many have discussed the...more

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Slovakia - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Slovakia? The key piece of legislation concerning the legal regulation of corruption in Slovakia is the Criminal Code...more

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Singapore - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Singapore? The key legislation that governs bribery in Singapore is...more

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Portugal - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Portugal? Bribery and corruption are regulated in articles 372 (Unlawfully Receiving or Offering an Advantage), 373 (Passive Corruption) and 374 (Active Corruption) of the...more

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Romania - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Romania? The main piece of legislation covering bribery is the Criminal Code, passed through Law no. 286/2009. Anticorruption Law no. 78/2000 (Anticorruption Law) defines...more

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Russia - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Russia? The Federal Law No. 273 On Fighting Corruption (2008, the Anticorruption Law) is the principal law on bribery in Russia. However, to date relevant legislation is...more

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Spain - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Spain? The Spanish law that regulates bribery and corruption is the Codigo Penal (Spanish Criminal Code or SCC)....more

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Senate Republicans Introduce Bill Proposing to Raise Anti-Money Laundering Thresholds

On October 21, 2025, Senate Republicans introduced a new bill that would increase the threshold amounts applicable to certain currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The...more

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Safe Chain Shows the DSCSA Is a Compliance Mandate and a Criminal Boundary

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Last week’s jury convictions of Safe Chain Solutions’ co-owners in United States v. Brosius, No. 1:24-cr-20255 (S.D. Fla.) coupled with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) enforcement...more

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Key Takeaways From SEC Complaint, Federal Indictment Alleging $500 Million Business Fraud Scheme

The co-founder of an investment firm that focused on financing structured settlements was indicted in October in the Southern District of New York on allegations including that he and his companies repeatedly misled his...more

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Qatar - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Qatar? The State of Qatar (Qatar or the State) is a constitutional monarchy. Since 2013 the hereditary Emir, or Head of State, is the His Highness Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad...more

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United Arab Emirates - Global Bribery Offenses Guide

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in the UAE? In the UAE, there is no standalone bribery law. Bribery and corruption are governed by several distinct and overlapping laws. Federal Law no. 3 of 1987 (the UAE...more

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United Kingdom - Global Bribery Offenses Guide

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in the UK? The Bribery Act 2010 (UKBA) is the key piece of UK legislation governing bribery. It applies to conduct occurring from the implementation date of July 1, 2011....more

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Tanzania - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Tanzania? The main law governing anti-corruption/bribery in Tanzania is the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Act, 2007, (PCCA) which applies in conjunction with other...more

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Thailand - Global Bribery Offenses Guide

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Thailand? The Act Supplementing the Constitution Relating to the Prevention and Suppression of Corruption (2018) (PSC Act) is the key piece of Thai legislation governing...more

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Ukraine - Global Bribery Offenses Guide

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Ukraine? Ukrainian legislation governing bribery is complex and intricate, since anti-corruption rules are spread across several statutes. The Law of Ukraine On Prevention...more

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Tunisia - Global Bribery Offenses Guide

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Tunisia? Tunisia has ratified a number of international anti-corruption treaties, including The United Nations Convention against Corruption, dated October 31, 2003 and The...more

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Sweden - Global Bribery Offenses Guide

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Sweden? The Swedish Penal Code (SPC) contains provisions regarding bribes in Chapter 10 (On embezzlement, other acts of breach of trust and bribery)....more

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United States - Global Bribery Offenses Guide

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in the US? The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, (the FCPA) (15 U.S.C. 78dd-1 et seq), provides criminal and civil liability for companies and individuals...more

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Zambia - Global Bribery Offenses Guide

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in the Zambia? Bribery in Zambia is currently governed by the Anti-Corruption Act, 2012 (the Act)....more

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