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The Rise of Kortastipikor: Indonesia’s new anti-corruption corps and what it means for businesses

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In a bold move during the final stages of his administration, President Joko Widodo officially established the Police Corps for Eradication of Corruption. This new anti-corruption unit within the Indonesian National Police...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for September 2024

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Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Deere’s FCPA Case: Lessons on Gifts, Travel and Entertainment

We recently had a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action that reminded me that everything old is new again in anti-corruption compliance. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action...more

DLA Piper

Company Liability in South Africa: Take Adequate Steps to Prevent Corruption or Face Criminal Prosecution

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An amendment to South Africa’s Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA) in April 2024 has created a new criminal offense relating to the failure by members of the private sector or state-owned entities...more

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EU-Wide Corporate Criminal Law: Tightening the Reins

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The Council of the European Union recently submitted its proposal in the ongoing legislative process for a new directive to combat corruption in the EU. The new directive will allow the EU to impose worldwide...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Virtual Event] Compliance & Ethics Essentials Workshop - December 2nd - 5th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

Learn the key principles of compliance - no travel required! If you’re new to or have minimal experience in compliance management don’t miss this opportunity to build the foundational knowledge you need! SCCE’s four-day...more

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Combatting foreign bribery: A closer look at Australia’s new legislation

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The guidance recommends that companies put in place controls that are proportionate to their operations, including the level of its exposure to foreign bribery risks and its business activities, which includes the...more

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Staying in Bounds: Compliance Considerations in the Sports Industry

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In the complex and dynamic world of sports, legal compliance is crucial for maintaining integrity, ensuring fair play, and safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders. From anti-corruption measures to tax issues to...more

Hogan Lovells

Australia’s new anti-foreign bribery regime – government publishes important guidance

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Six months after the passage of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024, the Australian government has published important guidance on the “adequate procedures” companies should have in place in...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

The private sector's role in fighting corruption

By Gerry Zack, CCEP, CFE, CIA Things are changing when it comes to anticorruption. The U.S. Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA)— passed in December 2023—makes demanding, seeking, receiving, accepting, or agreeing to...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Recent Anti-Corruption Updates

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Two recent court Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) cases, a significant amendment to the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA), and the new pilot whistleblower rewards program show that Anti-Corruption Enforcement...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for July 2024

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Handbook: Interview with the Authors

I recently spoke with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Handbook authors Robert Tarun and Peter Tomczak from Baker McKenzie for a two-part podcast episode. The depth of knowledge and experience in white-collar crime,...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for June 2024

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Supreme Court Narrows Federal Bribery Statute That Applies to State and Local Officials

On June 26, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court held 6-3 in Snyder v. United States that a federal statute, 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1)(B), does not criminalize “gratuities” to state and local officials—i.e., payments made to those...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Supreme Court Rulings: A Compliance Perspective

Recently, the Supreme Court delivered several rulings that have caught the attention of compliance professionals. In this blog post, we’ll dissect these rulings and explore their implications for corporate compliance. Matt...more

Bracewell LLP

Digging for Trouble: The Double-Edged Sword of Decisions to Report Misconduct

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On May 10, 2024, Romy Andrianarisoa, former Chief of Staff to the President of Madagascar, was convicted for soliciting bribes from Gemfields Group Ltd (Gemfields), a UK-based mining company specializing in rubies and...more

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The Supreme Court Made Its Rulings; Corporate Compliance Needs March On

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At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court issued major decisions on the enforcement power of the Securities and Exchange Commission, what does or doesn’t qualify as a bribe of government officials, and on federal judges’...more

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Is it a Tip or a Bribe? Supreme Court Narrows Scope of Anti-Corruption Statutes for State and Local Officials

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In a term filled with important and bitterly divided decisions, the US Supreme Court’s decision in Snyder v. United States last week may be the sleeper pick for most controversial. Various media publications have...more

Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak

In Compliance: June 2024 Round-Up

In this month's In Compliance Round-Up, we cover the following topics: Supreme Court Holds Federal Anti-Corruption Law Prohibits State and Local Officials from Accepting Bribes, But Not Gratuities - Ethics Guidance Issued...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Supreme Court Rules Bribery Law Doesn’t Criminalize Gratuities — How Does that Impact the Anti-Corruption Legal Landscape?

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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a 6–3 decision in Snyder v. United States, overturning the jury conviction of an Indiana mayor under Title 18, Section 666, of the U.S. Code for accepting...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for May 2024

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

Celebrate and get to work

2024 represents the 25th anniversary of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials, which has now been signed by 46 countries—including eight...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for April 2024

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

World Bank Group’s Watchful Eye: A Reminder of How Minor Ethical Breaches Can Result in Major Problems

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While much attention is given to compliance with applicable laws, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, many companies working on projects sponsored by Multi-Lateral Development Banks (“MDBs” or “MDB”)...more

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