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FCPA Reform and Corporate Leniency

corruptionbribery March 9, 2012 0

As the calls for FCPA reform grow louder, I thought it would be timely to examine one of the more significant FCPA reform proposals: Robert W. Tarun and Peter P. Tomczak, Baker & Mckenzie

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.

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

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

New York: US CEO gets 30 months in jail for bribing Nigerians

corruptionbribery February 25, 2012 0

The former head of US construction company KBR was sentenced to 30 months in prison over the bribing of Nigerian officials to win contracts, the US Justice Department said on Thursday. Albert Stanley, the former

Business ethics and anti-corruption update from Norton Rose

corruptionbribery February 25, 2012 0

Innospec Ltd's former global sales and marketing director, David Turner, pleaded guilty to three criminal charges of conspiracy to corrupt at London's Southwark Crown Court. Dr Turner pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to

U.S. corporations beg clarity on anti-bribery law

corruptionbribery February 23, 2012 0

U.S. corporations asked the government to explain what it considers a bribe of a foreign official, saying the lack of clarity has had a chilling effect on business. The Chamber of Commerce and dozens of