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A Year After UK Bribery Act 2010 – How does Translation Play a Role?

corruptionbribery July 30, 2012 0

The UK Bribery Act has been viewed by many, since its introduction on 1 July 2011, as the “gold standard” for anti-corruption legislation. The Act applies to individuals committing an act in the UK, and

FCPA and Bribery Act Hotlines: Staying Out of Hot Water with Other Jurisdictions

corruptionbribery July 27, 2012 0

It is finally here. Today is the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the XXX Olympiad in London. The first Olympics I can remember watching were the 1964 Games in Tokyo. I was enthralled

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

The Bribery Act: one year on

corruptionbribery July 26, 2012 0

The UK Bribery Act 2010 came into force on July 1, 2011 and represents an attempt to replace an outdated anti-corruption regime that had attracted strong criticism from influential international bodies such as the

8 Questions Directors and Senior Management Should Ask About Their Company’s Anticorruption Compliance Efforts

corruptionbribery July 25, 2012 0

In the wake of continuing press reports about the role of bribery in international commerce, many corporate directors and senior executives are asking for a fresh look at their company’s exposure to the risks

Three Perspectives on M&A FCPA Due Diligence

corruptionbribery July 24, 2012 0

A general counsel of a private equity firm recently told me that it is helpful for him to consider FCPA compliance issues through the lenses of the various actors involved. In that spirit, FCPAméricas

New UK anti-bribery laws to impact SA firms

corruptionbribery July 24, 2012 0

South African companies that have operations in the UK or the US - or are listed in these territories - that fail to comply with anti-corruption legislation could be on the receiving end of

Anti-Corruption Programs: Think Strategically

corruptionbribery July 23, 2012 0

In the face of ever more aggressive enforcement of anti-corruption and wider anti-financial crime legislation, the management teams of even the most well-prepared multinational companies are asking themselves not “if,” but “when” they will