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Corruption in Ukraine Spells Potential Trouble for Post-War Economic Rebuilding

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Ever since the relationship between former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, and a Ukrainian energy company called Burisma became public, Ukrainian energy companies have been in the public eye. That remains the case, as the...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] Peeling Back the Bruising History of the Banana Trade

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Join hosts Diana Shaw and Tatiana Sainati as they explore the fascinating and dark history of the banana trade in the latest episode of Wicked Coin. From the entrepreneurial spirit of Minor Cooper Keith in the late 1800s to...more

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Integrity and Accountability: Anti-Corruption Enforcement in Saudi Arabia

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As Saudi Arabia emerges as a global investment destination, it is essential for foreign investors, financial institutions, and legal and compliance professionals to understand the Kingdom’s anti-corruption initiatives,...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Corruption Perceptions Index 2024: A “Dangerous Problem” Globally, with More Expected from Governments in Asia Pacific

On February 11, 2025, Transparency International (TI) published its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024. TI observes that corruption remains “a dangerous problem in every part of the world, but change for the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Significance of Opinion Release 20-01

For the first time in six years, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has released an Opinion Release, denominated 20-01. At first blush it appears to be a straight-forward recitation of the equivalent of black letter law in the...more

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The Jungle Crook - Environmental corruption in Laos

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Laos, cocooned by Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and China, is implementing multiple development initiatives, akin to its Southeast Asian neighbors to transition and transform its economy. It, however, like many nations...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - August 2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - $34 Million SEC Settlement for Legg Mason - On August 27, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Legg Mason Inc. will pay more than $34 million to settle an...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - Chinese

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS – Dun & Bradstreet Agrees to Pay More than $9.2 Million to Resolve SEC FCPA Enforcement Action (But First to Receive Declination Under New DOJ Policy) – On April 23, the Dun & Bradstreet...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - Russian

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS – Dun & Bradstreet Agrees to Pay More than $9.2 Million to Resolve SEC FCPA Enforcement Action (But First to Receive Declination Under New DOJ Policy) – On April 23, the Dun & Bradstreet...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - April 2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS – Dun & Bradstreet Agrees to Pay More than $9.2 Million to Resolve SEC FCPA Enforcement Action (But First to Receive Declination Under New DOJ Policy) – On April 23, the Dun & Bradstreet...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - November 2017

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS – SBM Offshore N.V. Agrees to Pay $238 Million to Resolve DOJ FCPA Enforcement Action - On November 29, 2017, SBM Offshore N.V. (SBM), a Netherlands based company specializing in the...more

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Panel Offers Insights on Doing Business in Colombia

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As Colombia moves toward a peace agreement with FARC rebels and works to accomplish reforms necessary for OECD accession, the nation stands poised at the threshold of significant growth and transformation. Such was the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

How Companies Could Avoid “Paper” Compliance in New Ukraine? Try Acting Rather Than Talking

Ed. Note-today we have a guest post from two noted compliance practitioners from Ukraine, Timur Khasanov-Batirov and Andriy Selepey who discuss the dangers of a paper compliance program. Corruption is the main problem...more

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