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Measuring Deterrence: How Big a Fine Will Deter Corporate Crime?

corruptionbribery July 27, 2012 0

The Justice Department takes a lot of flack from the business community for settling civil and criminal cases with large fines and penalties. The recent GlaxoSmithKline settlement of $3 billion underscored an important

Monitoring Bribery Risk through the Audit Right Process

corruptionbribery June 25, 2012 0

With the increased scrutiny on third party relationships from U.S. and foreign regulators, a company’s right to audit the books and records of its third party vendors, agents and other business partners is paramount.

Business forum: Good companies don’t bribe. Period.

corruptionbribery June 20, 2012 0

The anti-bribery standards Congress enacted 35 years ago help both U.S. businesses and global development. For many years, Minnesota and its business community have proudly been leaders in instituting ethical business practices and promoting human

Wal-Mart chief commits to ethical actions as bribery charges cast doubt

corruptionbribery June 14, 2012 0

WaL-MART Stores chief executive Mike Duke told employees and shareholders at the company’s annual meeting on Friday that the retailer, whose executives are accused of bribing Mexican officials, was committed to ethical behaviour. Speaking before

Bribery Act – six steps businesses should be taking now

corruptionbribery March 22, 2012 1

As a business, you may have seen references to the Bribery Act in the press and thought 'Why do I need to worry about this, I don't give or take bribes?' In fact the Act

Puerto Rico Senator, Businessman Sentenced For Bribery

corruptionbribery March 2, 2012 0

A Puerto Rican senator and a businessman were each sentenced to four years in prison for their roles in a bribery scheme.Former Sen. Hector Martinez Maldonado was ordered to pay a $17,500 fine. Juan

Rooting out bribery in business

corruptionbribery February 29, 2012 0

Corruption isn't only limited to government and corporations, even designers have been found guilty of bribing A-list celebrities to wear their gowns on the red carpet. The Oscars are looming and designers and fashion houses

Verdict due in Berlusconi bribery trial

corruptionbribery February 27, 2012 0

An Italian court is due to reach a verdict in a trial in which former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is accused of bribing a British lawyer. Prosecutors are pressing for a five-year jail sentence