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Wal-Mart Bribery Scandal Puts Spotlight on U.S. Anti-Corruption Law

corruptionbribery April 5, 2013 0

Federal regulators have taken heat for not cracking down enough on Wall Street misdeeds, but Washington’s watchdogs have been baring their teeth plenty when it comes to investigating the business of foreign corruption.

Bribery case against ex,jailer dismissed

corruptionbribery January 22, 2013 0

A bribery charge against a former Vernon County jailer has been dismissed for lack of evidence.

Ten ‘commandments’ of fighting corruption

corruptionbribery December 26, 2012 0

The article also marks December 9, the international Anti-Corruption Day designed by the General Assembly on October 31st 2003. I focus on possible solutions to the problem. The line between corruption and

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

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

Transparency International Issues UK Bribery Act Guidance on Mergers, Acquisitions and Investments

corruptionbribery June 27, 2012 0

As a consequence of the entry into force of the Bribery Act 2010 (the Act) on 1 July 2011, for the first time, anti-bribery due diligence has become a necessity for companies undertaking mergers,

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.