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FCPA Professor
An FCPA First*
By Mike Koehler
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement actions against a company based on the conduct of a Chinese subsidiary are numerous (including instances in which the Chinese subsidiary is part of the…
FCPA Professor
BIT Mining (500.Com) Resolves FCPA Enforcement Action In Connection With Failed Japan Bribery Scheme
By Mike Koehler
Yesterday the DOJ and SEC announced a net $10 million Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement action against BIT Mining Ltd. (formerly known as 500.com) in connection with a failed Japan…
The Securities Law Blog
SEC Charges BIT Mining with FCPA Violations in Connection with Bribery Scheme to Influence Members of Japanese Parliament
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that BIT Mining Ltd., formerly known as 500.com Limited, agreed to pay a $4 million civil penalty to resolve charges that it violated…
FCPA Professor
Telefónica Venezolana Resolves $85 Million Enforcement Action
By Mike Koehler
Approximately ten years ago, a Venezuelan telecommunications company (a wholly-owned subsidiary of a Spanish telecommunications) allegedly bribed Venezuelan officials. The end result is a $85 million U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices…
Future Lawyer
So, You Intend To Pay Them, Instead Of Suing Them For Damages?
By rickgeorges
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FCPA Professor
DOJ Criminally Charges Gorrin … Again
By Mike Koehler
As discussed in this prior post, in 2018 the DOJ announced criminal charges against Raul Gorrin Belisario, a well-known Venezuelan businessman and described by the DOJ as a citizen and national…
FCPA Professor
Issues To Consider From The RTX Enforcement Action
By Mike Koehler
This prior post went in-depth into the recent RTX (Raytheon) FCPA enforcement action regarding bribery schemes in Qatar. The net $361.2 FCPA enforcement action involved a net $259.7 million DOJ…
Food Safety News
School food supplier under investigation in Peru
By News Desk
An investigation has been opened into the supplier of a school feeding program in Peru after more than a dozen pupils fell sick earlier this year. Prosecutors are following up…
The Securities Law Blog
SEC Charges U.S.-Based Moog Inc. with FCPA Violations for Subsidiary’s Role in Indian Bribery Scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Moog Inc., a New York-based global manufacturer of motion controls systems for aerospace, defense, industrial and medical markets, agreed to pay a…
Chicago Criminal Law Blog
Indicted New York Mayor Eric Adams Defense Team Hints at Weak Case After Prosecutors Turn Over Evidence
Federal Prosecutors Turn Over Brady Evidence Concerning Key Witness The defense team representing indicted New York Mayor Eric Adams conveyed their belief to the media that the case against the…