The risk of criminal liability is set to increase for companies doing business in the United Kingdom after new legislation takes effect in June.
Anti-Bribery
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Lafarge guilty of financing terror, execs jailed
Lafarge has been found guilty of financing terrorism and violating international sanctions by a French court, while several of its former executives have been handed jail sentences in a case that has put corporate ethics firmly under the spotlight.
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How to establish an anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance program
The U.K. unveiled a new Anti-Corruption Strategy in December 2025, just as the EU unveiled its first Anti-Corruption Directive. Both jurisdictions have signalled that they are keen to push back on rising risks of corruption. But many organizations have no formal anti-corruption measures. Where should compliance start?
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Long-running corruption scandal adds €25.8m fine to billions already paid globally
The Netherlands Public Prosecution Office has fined a company linked to a U.S.-sanctioned Israeli businessman €25.8 million ($29.9 million) for bribing officials in the Congo. The case began in 2018 and relates to bribes paid in 2010-2011, demonstrating the slow and complex process often involved in such investigations.
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Time to end “desktop compliance” in public procurement in Latin America
Global corporate compliance has reached an inflection point. For years, multinational corporations have based their Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) programs in Latin America on standardized questionnaires and certificates issued by local governments.
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Federal jury convicts former coal executive in Egypt-linked coal FCPA case
A former vice president of an American coal company was convicted by a federal jury for his part in an international bribery and money laundering scheme. The conviction represents an anomoly in the Trump administration’s handling of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) cases launched under former President Joe Biden.
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Tips for creating and implementing a global gifts and hospitality policy
Across the globe, gift giving and wining and dining play a role in building business relationships. But be it a tin of cookies, coveted concert tickets, or a gourmet meal, employees should understand what types of gifts and hospitality are acceptable to avoid exposing their company to risk.
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Beyond the paper shield: Noting differences between U.S. and Brazilian anti-corruption law
The difference between U.S. and Brazilian anti-corruption laws lies in the logic of their enforcement, writes Gustavo Aguiar, a Brazilian attorney whose practice specializes in public procurement, compliance, and land regulation.
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U.K. sets out strategy to combat bribery and corruption
The U.K. is introducing tougher safeguards and compliance checks in its latest drive to cut down on financial crime and stem the flow of dirty money that continues to be laundered by British businesses, facilitated by accountants and lawyers.
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Top Ethics and Compliance Triumphs of 2025
This year’s compliance triumphs were all born out of compliance fails. In some cases, it was a regulator finding fault and demanding change. In others, acquiring companies noticed something a little fishy in their new acquisition. What formed a compliance triumph in every case wasn’t the mistake; it was the response.
