Bribery
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What companies need to know about the EU Anti-Corruptive Directive
The Directive strengthens crossborder anti-corruption enforcement by linking EU bodies such as OLAF, EPPO, Europol, and Eurojust to tackle transnational corruption.
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OPINION: SFO’s latest business plan
How the SFO will invest in intelligence, people, and technology, as well as strengthen its international partnerships to fight complex fraud, bribery, and corruption.
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Representations and the limits of deceit in M&A transactions
The judgment sends a powerful message about the limits of deceit in heavily negotiated M&A transactions and the high threshold for these types of claims.
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DOJ asserts ‘equal playing field for US businesses,’ secures CEO conviction under FCPA
DOJ targets CEO whose role in allegedly winning corrupt contracts from the Honduran government led to FCPA and money laundering charges.
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DOJ FCPA declination points to continuation of policies and importance of robust compliance
The company’s voluntary disclosure and full and proactive cooperation in the matter were highlighted among the reasons to decline prosecution.
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A Trump DOJ first: FCPA bribery charges
The charges were brought against two individuals accused of bribing energy officials.
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Three steps to evaluate your controls ahead of Failure to Prevent Fraud deadline
The UK corporate offence comes into effect for large-sized firms on September 1.
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Assessing the role, value and cost of compliance monitors
Compliance monitorships are costly and burdensome, and sometimes an effective way to achieve critical business objectives.
