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International Financial Law Prof Blog
UK’s Serious Frauds Office (SFO) secures second Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA)
The Serious Fraud Office’s second application for a Deferred Prosecution Agreement was today approved by Lord Justice Leveson at Southwark Crown Court, sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice. The…
Meaningful Discussions
Supreme Court Rejects the Government’s Expansive Interpretation of “Official Act” for Honest Services Fraud and Bribery Allegations
By Marcia Madsen, Luke Levasseur, Lori Lightfoot
On June 27, 2016, in McDonnell v. United States, the Supreme Court resolved a case of substantial interest to businesses that interact regularly with government officials with respect to grants,…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Thoughts on the McDonnell Decision
I received the McDonnell decision with mixed feelings. Initially, I was happy for my colleague Hank Asbill, one of the nation's top criminal defense attorneys, for a great victory. Asbill…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Per the Chief, SCOTUS unanimously vacates former Gov’s conviction while adopting “more bounded interpretation” of corruption statute
Main June 27, 2016Per the Chief, SCOTUS unanimously vacates former Gov's conviction while adopting "more bounded interpretation" of corruption statuteWrapping up yet another remarkable Term with a notable bit of…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Governor McDonnell’s Conviction Vacated and Remanded- Analysis
By Ellen Podgor
It was the last decision issued by the US Supreme Court this term, and an important one for many. The Supreme Court vacated and remanded former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell's…
International Financial Law Prof Blog
Analogic Subsidiary Agrees to Pay More than $14 Million to Resolve Bribery in Russia and Other Countries
A subsidiary of Massachusetts technology company Analogic Corporation entered into a non-prosecution agreement and agreed to pay a $3.4 million penalty today to resolve the government’s investigation into improper payments…
International Financial Law Prof Blog
U.S. Navy Admiral Pleads Guilty to Lying to Federal Investigators about His Relationship with Foreign Defense Contractor in Massive Navy Bribery and Fraud Investigation
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Robert Gilbeau pleaded guilty today in federal court to charges that he lied to federal investigators to conceal his illicit years-long relationship with Leonard Glenn Francis,…
International Financial Law Prof Blog
Congressman convicted for Corruption and Money Laundering
The political media site The Hill reported that Democrat Pennsylvania Congressperson Chaka Fattah has been convicted by a jury of all charges in a federal corruption trial related to counts of…
Global Investigations & Compliance Review
Monthly China Anti-Bribery Update Report — May 2016
1. New laws or regulations State level: No developments. Local level (Beijing & Shanghai): No developments. Communist Party Rules: No developments. 2. Upcoming laws or regulations No developments. 3. Government…
International Financial Law Prof Blog
Brazil Can’t Reign in the Corruption, But It Just Might Reign in the Growth in Government Expenditure to Mitigate Future Corruption Growth
Brazil's government proposes to freeze government spending at current 2016 levels, adjusted annually for inflation. But already two new Ministers have resigned after recordings are made public concerning their advice…