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When Does FCPA Apply?

9/25/18: In late August the Second Court’s decision in United States v. Hoskins established limits on the ability of DOJ to prosecute foreign nationals without direct ties to the US or a US company for FCPA violations.

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Healthcare Fraud Settlement for $21 Million

9/25/18: Healthcare fraud has been a focus of the US Department of Justice for years, for good reason. It costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year. In a recent settlement with two regional healthcare companies and their affiliated ambulance company, DOJ agreed to resolve its False Claims Act lawsuit for $21 million.

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China, Corruption and the Internet

9/11/18: An article published in the South China Morning Post China’s provides a look inside the Chinese government’s crackdown on corruption by government officials.  Reporter Nectar Gan outlines charges made against Lu Wei, often portrayed as the chief player in China’s control over the Internet, for bribery. 

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"Compliance Nightmare” of a No-Deal Brexit

9/11/18: Paul Hodgson’s article in Compliance Week (Note on access: “This is subscriber-only content, you are viewing with temporary unrestricted access) takes a stark look at the compliance challenges that could face multinational companies in the event of a “No-Deal Brexit.”

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The Challenge of “Normal”

9/11/18: In a recent post on The FCPA Blog, Richard Bistrong posed the question, “Why do “normal” employees violate the FCPA. A few days ago, he posted a remarkable follow-up that asks, “Can we teach ‘normal’ employees not to cheat?” Bistrong brings unique insight to his questions and answers.

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