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Bribery
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Sentencing Law and Policy
Former Senator Bob Menendez given (below guidelines range) sentence of 11 years in prison
As reported in this CNN piece, "[f]ormer New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison following his conviction on bribery and corruption charges after…
FCPA Professor
Oztemel Seeks A Judgement Of Acquittal Or New Trial
By Mike Koehler
In Fall 2024, Glenn Oztemel (previously employed by Arcadia Fuels Ltd. and Freepoint Commodities LLC) was found guilty at trial of FCPA and related offenses in connection with a Brazil bribery…
Zalma on Insurance
Ex-Police Officer Guilty of Fraud & Other Crimes
By Barry Zalma
Convictions for Multiple Crimes and Insurance Fraud Affirmed Post 4957 See the full video at https://rumble.com/v632r75-ex-police-officer-guilty-of-fraud-and-other-crime.html and at https://youtu.be/R7Ompq8gZQY Von Harris (“Harris”), an ex-police officer, appealed his conviction and sentence…
FCPA Professor
Issues To Consider From The McKinsey Enforcement Action
By Mike Koehler
This prior post highlighted the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement action against McKinsey and Company Africa (Pty) Ltd (“MCKINSEY AFRICA”), a wholly owned and wholly controlled subsidiary of McKinsey &…
The Securities Law Blog
Global Aerospace Company AAR and Former Executive of its Subsidiary Settle Charges for Bribing Nepalese and South African Officials
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Illinois-based AAR CORP., a global provider of aviation services and products, agreed to resolve Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) charges in connection…
FCPA Professor
Motion For Bill Of Particulars Denied
By Mike Koehler
In August 2024, the DOJ announced that a “federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida returned an indictment … charging three executives of an election voting machine and service…
Legal Profession Blog
Bribery Conviction Draws Disbarment
The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has accepted a consent to disbarmentRespondent and the Grievance Administrator filed a Stipulation for Consent Order of Disbarment, pursuant to MCR 9.115(F)(5), which was approved…
FCPA Professor
Issues To Consider From The BIT Mining (500.com) Enforcement Action
By Mike Koehler
This prior post highlighted the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement action against BIT Mining Ltd. (formerly known as 500.com) in connection with a failed Japan bribery scheme concerning efforts to…
FCPA Professor
SEC Brings First FCPA Individual Action Since 2020
By Mike Koehler
Yesterday, the SEC announced a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement action against Cyril Sebastien Dominique Cabanes (“Cabanes”) – a French citizen and resident of Singapore who was previously a member…
The Securities Law Blog
SEC Charges Three Senior Executives in Two Actions Alleging Massive Bribery Scheme Involving Indian Energy Companies Adani Green and Azure Power
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, executives of Adani Green Energy Ltd., and Cyril Cabanes, an executive of Azure Power Global Ltd., for conduct…