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"Is There an International Solution to Anti-Corruption?"

 

3/18/15: Governments, international organizations, and companies know that corruption is an international problem, not one that stops at a country’s borders or a company’s front door. One of the questions that pop up is how to pursue corrupt players and how to prosecute them. A February 26th post by...

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"What Role Does Business Play in Fighting Corruption?"

 

3/18/15: The first answer to that question is inevitably that companies can prevent and detect corruption within their own organizations, educate their employees and third party partners, and reinforce an ethical corporate culture through a strong and effective communication program.  But, participants at the...

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"Who is Eligible for a Whistleblower Award?"

 

3/18/15: It is rare for a corporate officer, director or trustee to receive a whistleblower award, but that’s exactly what happened recently when the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) paid between $475,000 and $575,000 to a former company officer for reporting fraudulent activities inside his company. The former officer...

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"Anti-Corruption News for 2015"

 

3/18/15: Law firm Morrison Foerster published a client alert in early March titled, “Top Ten International Anti-Corruption Developments for February 2015.” It’s a good review that highlights the changing landscape of global anti-corruption activities. The review provides insight and some guidance to compliance...

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"Global Enforcement of Anti-Corruption Laws is Here"

2/25/15: The FCPA Blog’s name suggests a focus on the US anti-corruption law that arguably started today’s global anti-corruption movement. The content of the blog illustrates something much broader than its name implies: enforcement of anti-corruption laws including the FCPA is global. In a recent post, Richard Cassin highlights recent...

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