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China: INTERPOL Red Notice abuse in cases of wealthy business owners and dissidents (Post 1 of 2)

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Today’s post will cover an often revisited RNLJ topic: China’s Red Notice abuse. INTERPOL member countries have always abused Red Notices, and no matter how many reforms are put into place, the sheer number of INTERPOL member...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - September 2024 #2

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According to recent reports, two U.S. multinational financial technology companies have integrated Ethereum Name Service (ENS), a decentralized naming system built on the Ethereum blockchain, into their payment platforms....more

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Antitrust Sanctions: The Duty to Preserve Chats

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On August 5, 2024, District Judge Amit P. Mehta (U.S. District Court, District of Columbia) ruled in United States v. Google LLC that Google violated §2 of the Sherman Act by monopolizing the internet search engine market....more

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Understanding the Labour Law Amendments of 2024

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The UAE through the Federal Decree Law No. 9/2024 (“Amended Law”) issued on 29/07/2024, has amended Article 54 (Individual Labor Disputes) and Article 60 (Fines for prohibited acts) of the Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021...more

Zuckerman Spaeder LLP

Rolling Down Hill: Qualified Immunity’s Role in Prolonging Mistaken-Identity Arrests

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A 1971 Supreme Court Decision of Doubtful Vitality Thwarts § 1983 Liability for Mistaken-Identity Arrests and Stifles Development of Clear Constitutional Rules - Kafka would love qualified immunity.1 Not only does current...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Bre-X Mining Scandal, Part 3: Why Was No One Prosecuted

In the annals of corporate fraud, few scandals match the magnitude of the Bre-X mining affair. For compliance professionals, the lessons from this incident resonate deeply, not just because of the scale of the deception but...more

Troutman Pepper

Navigating Civil Standing Requirements for Defense Success — RICO Report Podcast

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Join Troutman Pepper White Collar and Litigation Partner Cal Stein for a special podcast series, discussing the legal landscape surrounding the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). In this installment,...more

International Lawyers Network

One Sheet To Rap Sheet: Evaluating Proposed Federal Rule For Using Lyrics & Creative Writing To Prove Crimes

In a list of Music Industry Terms Every Artist Should Know, “One Sheet” is defined as a “single-page document that highlights an artist’s new music and summarizes their bio, stats, and achievements. It’s given to media,...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

Prosecutors and AI: Navigating Justice in the Age of Algorithms

AI has the potential to transform the criminal justice system through its ability to process vast datasets, recognize patterns, and predict outcomes. However, this potential comes with a profound responsibility: ensuring that...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Individuals Charged with Bankruptcy Crimes Are Connected to Controversial Mayor of Dolton, Illinois

Under federal law, a debtor may be criminally prosecuted for various kinds of misconduct in connection with a bankruptcy case, including concealing assets, falsifying information, embezzlement, or bribery. See 18 U.S.C. §§...more

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INTERPOL Red Notices and Immigration. Can You Obtain Immigration Relief in the U.S. Even with a Red Notice?

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Michelle Estlund knows that being wanted by INTERPOL is often frightening, isolating, and unjust. She has the proven track record of success with INTERPOL cases, and she uses that knowledge every day to help clients get their...more

The Volkov Law Group

Antitrust Division Indicts Company, Executive and Employee for $100 Million Price-Fixing Conspiracy

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DOJ’s Antitrust Division has been relatively quiet in prosecuting criminal cartel or bid-rigging cases.  Since 2015, the Antitrust Division’s criminal enforcement has fallen from the billions in penalties each year to the...more

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From Protest to Arrest: Navigating First Amendment Retaliatory Arrest Claims

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Protest and political activism are deeply ingrained in American culture, boasting a storied history of citizens mobilizing to advocate for change and to challenge injustices. From the Boston Tea Party during the colonial era...more

Troutman Pepper

New Hampshire AG Files Criminal Charges Against Owner for CPA Violations

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On August 20, New Hampshire Attorney General (AG) John Formella announced the arrest of Ricky Southers, the owner of Southers Construction, Inc., for allegedly violating the terms of an injunction issued under the state’s...more

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A Sword and A Shield: How SCOTUS Expert Testimony Rulings May Benefit Corporate Defendants

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The US Supreme Court decided several criminal procedure cases during the 2023 – 2024 term – including Diaz v. United States, 144 S. Ct. 1727 (2024) and Smith v. Arizona, 144 S. Ct. 1785 (2024) – which have relevance and...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Recent Anti-Corruption Updates

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Two recent court Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) cases, a significant amendment to the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA), and the new pilot whistleblower rewards program show that Anti-Corruption Enforcement...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Lessons on Ongoing Monitoring and Continuous Improvement from Star Trek: Spectre of the Gun

Last month, I wrote a blog post on the tone at the top, exemplified in Star Trek’s Original Series episode, Devil in the Dark. Based on the response, some passionate Star Trek fans are out there. I decided to write a series...more

The Volkov Law Group

DOJ Implements New Corporate Whistleblower Plan to Accelerate Corporate Criminal Enforcement (Part I of II)

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DOJ is feeling the heat.  Corporate criminal enforcement numbers are down. in fairness, DOJ has been pushing individual criminal enforcement as an effective deterrent to corporate misconduct.  Criminal prosecutions, when done...more

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'Ransom Cartel' Leader Indicted: A Reminder of Cybercrime’s Growing Reach

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The recent indictment of Maksim Silnikau, a Belarusian and Ukrainian national, is a clear reminder that cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and bold....more

Estlund Law, P.A.

INTERPOL and Politically Motivated Red Notices - What We Can Learn from INTERPOL’s Annual Reports.

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Michelle Estlund knows that being wanted by INTERPOL is often frightening, isolating, and unjust. She has the proven track record of success with INTERPOL cases, and she uses that knowledge every day to help clients get their...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 333 -- The Boeing Proposed Plea Agreement

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The Boeing 737 MAX case took another dramatic turn.  On July 24, 2024, the Department of Justice filed with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas a proposed plea agreement with Boeing.  The plea...more

Pollock Cohen LLP

What I Wish I Knew Then: Alvin Bragg

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In "What I Wish I Knew Then: Alvin Bragg", the Manhattan district attorney reflects on his journey to become one of the highest-profile prosecutors in the United States. One of his shared insights is, "Sometimes, justice...more

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DOJ Kicks Off Whistleblower Rewards Program

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On August 1, 2024, the Department of Justice issued guidance outlining its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program, which offers financial incentives to whistleblowers who bring original and truthful information...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

‘No Evidence’: Judges Toss KU Researcher’s Conviction; Reinstatement Battle Is Next

“I am writing with good news!!! Yesterday, the 10th Circuit overturned Franklin’s only remaining conviction and ordered the trial judge to enter a verdict of NOT GUILTY!!! After five long and difficult years, Franklin has...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 42 - AI in Criminal Justice: Opportunity or Opportunity for Misuse?

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Can artificial intelligence be a positive, productive tool in criminal justice or are its flaws and the opportunity for misuse too great? Host Matt Adams covers these issues and more with Pramod Kunju, a data analytics and...more

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