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Bonny Island Bribery Club Statistics

Bonny Island Bribery Club Statistics

While the Bonny Island Bribery Club statistics are not yet final, this post provides a detailed breakdown of the current statistics.

More Trouble for HP: DOJ Investigating Alleged Russian Bribes

written by CCI August 13, 2010 Compliance News

It has not been a good week for HP, and there does not appear to be any relief in sight.

OECD Bribery and Corruption Report Cards

OECD Bribery and Corruption Report Cards

The start of school is just around the corner, but summer is report card time for various groups focused on reducing bribery and corruption. This post highlights two such report cards.

Paying to Secure Receivables Is Now Bribery?

Paying to Secure Receivables Is Now Bribery?

How payments to receive what one is owed under a contract satisfies the FCPA’s “obtain or retain business” element is sure to be a question asked in light of a recent enforcement action.

Top 3 FCPA Hits of 2010 – Part 2: (DING DONG) Avon Calling!

Top 3 FCPA Hits of 2010 – Part 2: (DING DONG) Avon Calling!

This is the second installment of our three part series on the Top 3 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) matters of 2010 to date and their significance for the FCPA compliance professional. Today, we turn our attention to the Avon bribery scandal in China.

John Warwick Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison for Bribery

John Warwick Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison for Bribery

Last Friday, the DOJ announced (see here) that John Warwick was sentenced to approximately three years in federal prison “for his role in a conspiracy to pay bribes to former Panamanian government officials to secure maritime contracts.”

Coffee Break: Google Admits It Is Making us Stupid

written by Jerod Morris June 21, 2010 Coffee Break
Coffee Break: Google Admits It Is Making us Stupid

Earlier today I came across a couple examples of Google suggestions that I took exception with. But at least you can say this about Google: they are self aware and self deprecating.

Q & A With Martin Weinstein, “Dean” of the FCPA Bar

Q & A With Martin Weinstein, “Dean” of the FCPA Bar

Mike Koehler conducts a Q & A exchange with Martin Weinstein in which Weinstein talks about the FCPA’s early years, the current state of enforcement, and suggestions for change.

Exposing the Facade of FCPA Enforcement: It Can Be Done

Exposing the Facade of FCPA Enforcement: It Can Be Done

Mike Koehler explains why judges assigned to FCPA cases would be wise to ensure that plea agreements in FCPA cases actually serve the public interest and address the criminal conduct at issue.

HP Execs Embroiled in Bribery Investigation

written by CCI April 15, 2010 Ethics, FCPA compliance
HP Execs Embroiled in Bribery Investigation

Several execs and employees of HP are being investigated by German and Russian authorities for paying bribes to foreign officials to win a lucrative contract. The investigation brings up a bevy of potential FCPA issues as well.

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