All Anti-Bribery articles – Page 40
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Johnson Controls to pay $14.4 million to SEC in FCPA case
Johnson Controls has entered into a $14.4 million settlement with the SEC to resolve violations of the books and records and internal controls provisions of the FCPA with respect to its China Marine operations. JCI’s quick response, however, resulted in a declination with the Justice Department.
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A second corruption scandal arises in Brazil
Most of Brazil’s corruption focus over the past couple of years has been around Petrobras and the fallout from Operation Car Wash, but a second corruption scandal (dubbed Operation Zelotes) has arisen in Brazil that could be equally massive—this one relating to tax evasion by not only Brazilian companies, but ...
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Quid pro quo and FCPA enforcement
The Supreme Court’s reversal of the public corruption conviction of former VA Governor McDonnell should not have any effect on FCPA enforcement going forward. Tom Fox has more.
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Analogic resolves FCPA case for $15 million
Analogic, a medical-imaging technology provider, and BK Medical ApS, Analogic’s wholly-owned Danish subsidiary, have reached separate settlements with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice to resolve a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case totaling payments of nearly $15 million. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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Transparency International: Nigeria must strengthen anti-corruption bodies
Global anti-corruption body Transparency International is pressing the Nigerian government to follow up on commitments made at the Anti-Corruption Summit in London on fighting corruption in the country and being more transparent about how it intends to use recovered stolen assets. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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Detecting corruption in the pharmaceutical sector
Jaclyn Jaeger looks at a new report from Transparency International that aims to help companies in the pharmaceutical industry detect and prevent corruption.
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Anti-Corruption Summit puts spotlight on transparency
London hosted the first ever international Anti-Corruption Summit last month to champion the fight against corruption on a global scale, with many countries committing to specific action plans. Jaclyn Jaeger analyzes what this all means for companies.
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Responsibility under the FCPA: persons vs. systems approach
How your company considers Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations will inform its response. Inside, FCPA blogger Tom Fox examines the differences between a persons versus a systems approach when it comes to tackling those violations.
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Ericsson: Seven employees summoned in Greece corruption probe
Ericsson, a Swedish multinational communication technology and services company, recently disclosed that a Greek prosecutor has summoned seven current and former Ericsson employees in a preliminary investigation involving allegations of possible corruption. As Compliance Week previously reported, Ericsson this week also issued a statement confirming that it’s being investigated for ...
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Ericsson responds to FCPA probe
Ericsson, a Swedish multinational communication technology and services company, today issued a statement confirming that it’s being investigated for potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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Unaoil initiates legal action against Fairfax Media
Unaoil this week said in a statement that it has instructed its lawyers to commence legal action against Fairfax Media and its partners in relation to the malicious and damaging allegations negligently published by these media organizations. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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Justice Department: Biomet violated deferred prosecution agreement
The Department of Justice said in a court filing this month that it has determined that Biomet breached the terms of a deferred prosecution agreement that the medical device maker entered into with the government in 2012. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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On the myth of the ‘rogue employee’
Companies often use the myth of the “rogue employee” to try and absolve themselves from liability. But organizational wrongdoing is rarely the work of just one person, says FCPA blogger Tom Fox. More from Fox inside.
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Of shell companies, law firms, and the FCPA
An interesting development in the continued fallout from the Panama Papers may portend a new trend in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement. Tom Fox takes a look at NML Capital’s lawsuit against Mossack Fonseca for obstruction of justice.
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BlogArmada Group responds to Unaoil investigation; threatens legal action
Yet another company entangled in the massive media-leaked bribery and corruption scandal surrounding Monaco-based Unaoil has come forward, refuting the allegations and threatening legal action. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.
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Want evidence about the FCPA Pilot Program?
Do you want to see evidence of the effectiveness of the Justice Department FCPA Pilot Program? Read on ...
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Akamai Technologies dodges FCPA charges
A letter sent by the Department of Justice to Akamai Technologies reveals that the cloud services provider will not face an enforcement action in connection with a previously disclosed investigation into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. It is the second declination this week issued under the new ...
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Nortek dodges FCPA enforcement action
Nortek said yesterday in a securities filing that the Department of Justice has decided not to recommend an enforcement action against it in connection with a previously disclosed investigation into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The declination came in the same week that the company entered into ...
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At FIFA, things are only getting worse
The FIFA corruption scandal continues to rock the world of international soccer with new allegations of wrongdoings by former president Sepp Blatter (above) and his cronies. FCPA blogger Tom Fox explores the conflicts of interest that arise when those in charge set, negotiate, and approve their own salaries.
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The Panama Papers: of shell companies and tax evaders
Long before the now infamous Panama Papers scandal made the headlines, Ryan Hubbs, a senior manager of fraud investigation and dispute services at EY, penned an article about shell companies that still resonates. Tom Fox discusses how this and other media can help companies avoid the same tragic fate.