No Charges in HyperDynamics FCPA Case
Oil and gas company HyperDynamics announced last week that the Department of Justice has decided not to file charges following the completion of its investigation into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. "We are extremely pleased to be informed that the DOJ has closed its inquiry into this ...
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ArticleSFO sharpens framework for judging compliance programs in bribery and fraud cases
The U.K. Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has updated its guidance about how it evaluates corporate compliance programs when considering whether to prosecute or offer leniency to companies that have breached bribery and corruption laws.
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PremiumThe FCPA’s origin story: Why “Bribery Beyond Borders” is essential reading
I have often thought the facts of many Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions would make the basis for a great series of crime-thriller books. But it turns out the origins of the FCPA itself are as dynamic, fast-paced and exciting as any such work of fiction.