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[Podcast] From DOJ to Private Practice with Albert "BJ" Stieglitz

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Join host Kevin Muhlendorf for an insightful conversation with Albert "BJ" Stieglitz, a former federal prosecutor with unique cross-border expertise. In this episode, BJ shares his experiences from his time at the UK Serious...more

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UK, France, and Switzerland Form International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Task Force to Combat Anti-Corruption

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On February 5, 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a memo requiring DOJ’s Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (“FCPA”) Unit to “prioritize investigations related to foreign bribery that facilitates the criminal operations of...more

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Bribery Act 2010: Ten Years On

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Ten years have passed since the introduction of the UK’s primary anti-corruption law, the Bribery Act 2010 (“the Act”). This article examines the extent to which the Act has lived up to its billing as the international “gold...more

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The new Brexit deal: tougher times ahead for an already struggling SFO?

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On 24 December 2020, the UK and the EU reached a new Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The deal, which came into force on 1 January 2021, has important implications for white collar crime enforcement across Europe, and in...more

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What to Expect From the US-UK Data Access Agreement

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The UK and the US signed a new data-sharing agreement on 3 October designed to facilitate the exchange of evidence and enhance co-operation between the two countries and their respective investigatory authorities. The first...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Transatlantic Approach on Corporate Cooperation: How Newly Issued French and UK Guidance Compare to US Practices

As widely anticipated, French and U.K. regulators recently published guidance detailing their expectations for corporate cooperation in enforcement investigations. Both sets of guidance demonstrate further alignment of those...more

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UK SFO Releases Guidance on Corporate Cooperation Credit

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Guidance sets out the SFO’s expectations for investigations but leaves open questions, particularly for cross-border investigations. On 6 August 2019, the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) issued its much-anticipated Corporate...more

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SFO Update: Lisa Osofsky’s First 50 Days

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New SFO Director reaffirms her intentions and priorities for the agency. Fifty days have passed since Lisa Osofsky took over at the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), pledging to be a “different kind” of director....more

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UK Serious Fraud Office Director Outlines Priorities in Keynote Speech

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New director Lisa Osofsky confirms her focus on cross-border and corporate cooperation. On 3 September 2018, in her first speech, after only one week as head of the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Lisa Osofsky laid out her...more

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Internal Investigations Protected By Privilege Once More?

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English Court of Appeal Reaffirms Privilege Over Internal Investigation Documents Prepared in Contemplation of Litigation - In a much anticipated decision, the Court of Appeal has reaffirmed legal privilege protection for...more

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UK To Provide Compensation for Overseas Victims of Economic Crimes

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A new UK policy establishes a commitment to providing victims of overseas bribery with compensation; however, important questions remain that will impact implementation. The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the Crown...more

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International Co-operation in Investigations

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In recent years, the rise of multi-jurisdictional investigations and corresponding multi-jurisdictional settlements has changed the enforcement landscape. Notable examples include the tri-lateral settlements of Odebrecht and...more

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Mad Dogs and Englishmen: Part Deux

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One of the most insipid hit records of the 1960s was Roger Miller’s “England Swings (Like a Pendulum Do).” In an earlier edition of this august Journal, I detailed how differently our English “cousins” swing on the issue of...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Cross-Border Investigations Update - June 2016"

This issue of Skadden’s semiannual Cross-Border Investigations Update takes a look at recent cases and enforcement trends, including proposed amendments to China’s commercial bribery law, the use in U.S. courts of compelled...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Cross-Border Investigations Update - November 2015

This issue of Skadden’s semiannual Cross-Border Investigations Update takes a close look at recent cases and enforcement trends, including developments in U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement; the introduction of...more

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FCPA Compliance and Ethics Report-Episode 167-Mara Senn on the Top 10 Practices in a Cross-Border Investigation

In this episode I visit with noted white collar practitioner Mara Senn who discusses her top 10 best practices when conducting cross-border investigations. ...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"United States: International Cooperation, Anti-Corruption and Tax Remain Key Issues for Enforcement Authorities"

U.S. authorities continue to aggressively pursue cross-border investigations and to scrutinize closely the compliance programs of multinational corporations. Investigative activity by U.S. authorities in 2014 was particularly...more

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