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Colombia - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What constitutes a bribe? Bribes in Colombia have different definitions depending on the applicable law; however, generally speaking they all revolve around the same idea: the offering, promising, giving or receiving of...more

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Brazil - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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AT IS THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK GOVERNING BRIBERY IN BRAZIL? The Brazilian legal framework governing bribery encompasses three major areas of the legal system: criminal, civil, and administrative. It is mainly composed of the...more

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Canada - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Canada? The Criminal Code and the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (the CFPOA) are the primary pieces of legislation governing bribery in Canada. The Criminal...more

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Chile - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Chile? In Chile, the legal framework that regulates and sanctions bribery acts is the Chilean Criminal Code and Law 20,393 that establishes the criminal responsibility of...more

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China - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in China? China does not have a single comprehensive legislation/ statute governing bribery offenses. Rather provisions governing bribery-related offenses are contained within...more

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Hong Kong - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Hong Kong? The Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201) (POBO), enacted in 1971, is the primary anti-bribery legislation in Hong Kong and is enforced by the Independent...more

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Ethiopia - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Ethiopia? The key piece of legislation governing bribery in Ethiopia is Corruption Crimes Proclamation No. 881/2015, which follows the general principles and guidelines...more

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Finland - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Finland? The Criminal Code of Finland 39/1889, as amended, (the CCF) provides the legal framework governing bribery....more

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Germany - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Germany? The German Criminal Code (GCC)....more

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Ireland - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Ireland? The Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Act 2018 (the 2018 Act) is the key law governing bribery and corruption in Ireland. The 2018 Act commenced on July 30,...more

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Hungary - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Hungary? Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code (Criminal Code) is the key piece of Hungarian legislation governing bribery. It applies to conduct occurring after the...more

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France - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in France? The French Criminal code (Code pénal) contains the general provisions prohibiting corruption and influence peddling (referred to herein together as corruption...more

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Italy - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Italy? The main legislation for anti-bribery and anti-corruption in Italy is provided for by the Italian Criminal Code (ICC), Legislative Decree no. 231/2001 on corporate...more

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Zimbabwe - Global Bribery Offenses Guide

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Zimbabwe? The governing legal framework for bribery in Zimbabwe consists of the following...more

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Sixth Circuit Backs Disclosure Protections for Internal Investigations

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Key Takeaways - The Sixth Circuit reaffirmed the applicability of privilege and work-product protections for companies conducting internal investigations. The lower court’s clear error resulted in the “extraordinary”...more

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Angola - Global bribery offenses guide

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in your jurisdiction? - Bribery in Angola is governed by the Criminal Code (Law No. 38/20 of November 11, as amended by Law No. 12/24, of July 4), and the following legal...more

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