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Does Your Compliance Program Need a Check-Up?

corruptionbribery March 3, 2012 0

When was the last time your anti-corruption compliance program had a check-up? Like any other “wellness” program, a periodic review of a company’s compliance program is an integral component of its overall health.

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

The Cost of Non-Compliance

corruptionbribery March 1, 2012 0

Global companies face increasing corruption risks — more countries are passing anti-corruption laws and enforcement is on the rise. With the need for more sophisticated and rigorous anti-corruption compliance programs, corporate leaders face

Corporate Responsibility for Improved Business Ethics

corruptionbribery February 29, 2012 0

Business ethics – it’s far more than a buzz phrase. Business ethics are a real concern and there is a corporate responsibility to reduce corruption and improve accountability. Through the implementation of business ethics

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

Risk Assessments under the UK Bribery Act

corruptionbribery February 28, 2012 0

“In order to solve a problem, it must first be identified”, author Harvey Mackay wrote “People don’t usually buy products and services. They buy solutions to problems.” He notes that successful sales people “tailor

Bribery – The ultimate ethical dilemma

corruptionbribery February 28, 2012 0

"Ethics Must Be Global, Not Local” written by Bill George and it got me thinking about how as people, we tend to not care about whether or not our decisions are ethical if there

UK Bribery Act: how to ensure your company measures up

corruptionbribery February 27, 2012 0

Six months after the start of the UK Bribery Act, many companies are working hard to implement anti-bribery procedures. The Bribery Act makes it illegal for companies to fail to prevent bribery. The best