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Mexico - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Mexico? Bribery-related offenses in Mexico are mainly governed by...more

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New Zealand - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in New Zealand? The Crimes Act 1961 (CA) is the key piece of legislation governing bribery in New Zealand. Part 6 of the CA (ss 99 – 106) deals with bribery and corruption in...more

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Luxembourg - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Luxembourg? The Luxembourg Criminal Code is the key piece of Luxembourg legislation governing bribery. Its scope of application was broadened by the Law of February 13,...more

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Mauritius - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Mauritius? Bribery is governed by the Financial Crimes Commission Act 2023 (hereinafter referred to as “FCCA” or the “Act”) in Mauritius. The Act provides for the...more

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The UAE Enacts a New AML Law: What Are the Key Changes and What Does This Mean for Your Business?

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The UAE has enacted Federal Law No. 10 of 2025, Concerning Combating Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, and the Financing of Proliferation, (the "New AML Law"), which repeals and replaces Federal Law No. 20 of 2018 (as...more

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Morocco - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Morocco? Bribery is governed by Articles 248 to 256 of the Moroccan Criminal Code (the Criminal Code)....more

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Kuwait - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Kuwait? In the State of Kuwait, bribery and corruption are governed by several distinct and overlapping laws. In particular, Kuwait enacted a stand-alone anti-corruption...more

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Kenya - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Kenya? The Anti-Bribery Act , (Chapter 79B, Laws of Kenya ) is the key piece of legislation in Kenya governing bribery. It commenced on January 13, 2017....more

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Japan - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Japan? The Criminal Code (the CC): - The CC is the key legislation governing bribery. It applies to the bribery of public officials (komuin) (Article 197 and 198 of the...more

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Norway - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Norway? The Norwegian Penal Code (2005) section 387, 388 and 389 provides the legal framework governing bribery in Norway. These sections apply to conduct occurring from...more

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Poland - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Poland? the Act of 6 June 1997 – Criminal Code (as amended); - the Act of 6 June 1997 – Code of Criminal Procedure (as amended)...more

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Proskauer Files Amicus Brief in the New York Court of Appeals Raising Critical Juvenile Justice Issues

On October 3, 2025, a Proskauer team filed an amicus brief on behalf of 26 juvenile justice advocacy organizations in support of Errick Guerrero’s appeal to the New York Court of Appeals of the lower courts’ decision to...more

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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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