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Bribery
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The D&O Diary
Bribery Scandal’s Massive D&O Insurance Costs
In many prior posts (refer here), I have suggested that FCPA-related losses could represent a growing D&O exposure. In a recent demonstration of just how significant these kinds of exposures…
The D&O Diary
New Siemens Securities Suit: Did the Company Misprepresent Its Ability to Hit Targets Without Bribery?
More than three years have passed since the first blockbuster revelations about corrupt payments at Siemens, yet litigation arising from the scandal continues to emerge. On December 4, 2009, plaintiffs’…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
In the News & Around the Blogosphere
By Ellen Podgor
Dan Levine, The Recorder, law.com, Guilty Verdict for McKesson Chairman, but GC AcquittedBen Hallman, AmLaw Litigation, law.com,After Three-Year Deferred Prosecution, DOJ Dismisses Charges Against First Foreign FCPA Target ; FCPA…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Former congressman William Jefferson scheduled to learn sentencing fate today
Main November 13, 2009Former congressman William Jefferson scheduled to learn sentencing fate today As detailed in this local article, which is headlined "William Jefferson can expect long prison sentence --…
International Law Prof Blog
Reports of Blackwater Bribes Paid to Iraqi Officials
The New York Times reported yesterday that top Blackwater officials approved payment of approximately $1 million in bribes to Iraqi officials to silence their criticism after Blackwater security guards were accused of…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Prosecutors seeking long prison term for ex-Rep. William Jefferson
Main November 10, 2009Prosecutors seeking long prison term for ex-Rep. William JeffersonAs detailed in lots of media coverage, federal prosecutors are seeking a long prison term for former US Representative…
Securities Law Prof Blog
SEC Charges Two Former J.P. Morgan Securities Officers in Alabama Illegal Payments Scheme
The SEC filed fraud charges against Charles E. LeCroy and Douglas W. MacFaddin, two former directors of J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. in connection with an unlawful payment scheme which allowed J.P. Morgan Securities to…
Legal Profession Blog
Bond Bribes Pleas Lead To Interim Suspension
The Louisiana Supreme Court has entered orders of interim suspension against two lawyers who pleaded guilty to charges that they had schemed to bribe a judge. This posting from the web page of…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
In the News & Around the Blogosphere
By Ellen Podgor
DOJ Press Release, U.S. Army Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Bribery and Money Laundering Conspiracy Related to Department of Defense Contracts in AfghanistanDOJ Press Release, Malibu Man Agrees to Plead Guilty to…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Below-guideline sentence for corrupt Alaska state representative
Main September 24, 2009Below-guideline sentence for corrupt Alaska state representativeAs detailed in this local article from Alaska, which is headlined "Former Alaska rep gets 6 months in state's bribery scandal,"…