Podcast - All Eyes on the Client
Podcast – "Nature Abhors a Vacuum." So Does the Media
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Dangers of Climbing the Ladder
Daily Compliance News: August 18, 2025, The All Corruption Edition
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 61 - A Call to Service: From Public Duty to Spiritual Advocacy
Lifting the Fog Over Lobbying Compliance - updated with impact of COVID-19 on NYS lobbying community
[WEBINAR] "Walking the Line" - Public Agencies', Officials' and Employees' Roles in Local Elections
[WEBINAR] Who Does What? Defining Proper Roles for Staff and Elected Officials
Bribery & Corruption in the Military. A Front-Line View (Part II)
Ethics Laws and the Importance of Transparency for Public Officials
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Trials can be stressful for attorneys, but the experience can be even more overwhelming for clients. In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small explores how to navigate client...more
The recent police investigations into high-profile individuals, including Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, have centred around the offence of misconduct in public office. In this article we discuss the offence,...more
This year has been a strained year for Belgium’s criminal justice system, marked by mounting budgetary and staffing pressures that have left prosecutors and judges openly questioning their ability to keep pace. In the...more
For the first time, a Canadian appellate court has provided guidance on key elements of the foreign bribery offense in Section 3(1)(a) of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, S.C. 1998, c. 34 (CFPOA)....more
On Monday, New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced that she will nominate Jennifer Davenport to serve as the next attorney general (AG) of New Jersey. Davenport, a lifelong New Jersey resident, is currently...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the opportunities and challenges of "climbing the ladder" in a corruption case. This approach starts with securing a defendant...more
What is the legal framework governing bribery in Belgium? The offense of bribery and corruption in Belgium is currently dealt with in the Belgian Criminal Code (BCC), and notably by the articles 246-252 (public bribery)...more
What is the legal framework governing bribery in Bahrain? In Bahrain, there is no standalone bribery law. Articles 186-193 and 417-427 of the Bahrain Penal Code, which was published by Decree Law No. 15/1976, as amended...more
What constitutes a bribe? A bribe is any undue advantage, whether monetary or otherwise, that is offered, promised, given, requested, or accepted with the intent to influence the actions or decisions of a public official...more
What is the legal framework governing bribery in the Czech Republic? The Czech Act No. 40/2009 Coll., the Criminal Code, as amended (Criminal Code) and the Act No. 418/2011 Coll., on Criminal Liability of Legal Entities...more
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
What is the legal framework governing bribery in Denmark? In Denmark, bribery, as with other types of misconduct such as embezzlement and fraud, are considered acts of corruption. The Danish Criminal Code does not use the...more
What is the legal framework governing bribery in Burundi? The key legislation governing bribery in Burundi is the Anti-Bribery Act 2006. However, in prosecution of bribery, reference is made to provisions found in other...more
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
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
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
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
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
What is the legal framework governing bribery in Germany? The German Criminal Code (GCC)....more
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
What is the legal framework governing bribery in Mexico? Bribery-related offenses in Mexico are mainly governed by...more
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
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
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
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