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Section 7 UK Bribery Act

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

UK Jury Verdict Clarifies “Adequate Procedures” Under UK Bribery Act

In an important decision given on February 21, 2018, a jury in English court proceedings has considered for the first time what “adequate procedures” should be for the purpose of a defense to the corporate offense of failing...more

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The Implications of Insureds’ Illegal Conduct

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Allegations of corporate bribery and corruption are increasingly frequent. According to a recent report by PwC, the World Bank estimates that more than $1 trillion is paid in bribes each year and 55 percent of global CEOs...more

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SFO v Standard Bank plc - The U.K.'s First DPA, an Unusual Set of Facts?

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On 30 November 2015 the first UK Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) agreed in the UK was approved. It was also the first time a company was sanctioned under Section 7 of the Bribery Act. Standard Bank plc (Standard Bank),...more

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