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Logistics companies risk UK bribery prosecution

corruptionbribery August 24, 2012 0

A number of the world’s biggest logistics companies are putting themselves and their customers at risk of prosecution under UK bribery laws, according to research by business ethics consultants GoodCorporation

Complying With The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in African Transactions

corruptionbribery August 23, 2012 0

U.S. companies are increasingly turning to African markets as desirable places to sell their products and services. However, as international business dealings continue to rise, so too does the risk of Foreign Corrupt

South Africa introduces aggressive new anti-corruption measures

corruptionbribery August 23, 2012 0

Corruption in South Africa has reached staggering proportions. Daily newspapers are rife with reports of widespread corruption in both the public and private sectors. The arms deals scandal, coupled with prison sentences for the

Pfizer DPA: New Minimum Best Practices for FCPA Compliance Programs?

corruptionbribery August 15, 2012 0

Last week was wild in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and wider compliance world. In the FCPA arena, as most compliance practitioners are aware, Pfizer settled its FCPA enforcement action this week. In

Pfizer pays $60 million to settle bribery charges

corruptionbribery August 13, 2012 0

Pfizer has agreed to pay the federal government $60 million to settle allegations that its employees bribed doctors and other foreign officials in Europe and Asia to win business and boost sales.

Export Controls and Sanctions: Stealing the Enforcement Limelight?

corruptionbribery August 9, 2012 0

The Justice Department always touts its FCPA, Criminal Antitrust and Health Care Fraud enforcement programs. It is very proud of its record in these areas. But quietly and methodically the Justice Department

High Tide: From U.K. Umbrage to Australian Cover-up Allegations

corruptionbribery August 9, 2012 0

Transparency International accused the Reserve Bank of Australia of covering up bribery by its currency note-printing business. Though no RBA officials or staff have been charged, allegations of suppressing evidence have been swirling. The

Anti-Money Laundering For the Non-Banking Entity

corruptionbribery August 7, 2012 0

While many companies which operate under anti-bribery laws such as the UK Bribery Act or anti-corruption laws such as the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), have compliance programs in place to review business