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Federal Securities Law Source
Corruption and conspiracy charges hit sports world: DOJ indicts additional FIFA officials in corruption conspiracy
While the latest happenings in the governing world of soccer are not a typical blog topic for us, the legal issues and impacts are worth considering in a broader context.…
The Right Coast
Sheldon Silver, Ex-New York Assembly Speaker, Is Found Guilty on All Counts – The New York Times
The verdict was a quick and unceremonious end for Mr. Silver, who, during his more than two decades as speaker of the State Assembly, displayed a Teflon-like quality in deflecting…
Global Investigations & Compliance Review
Fair Go vs First Amendment in Australia: bans to political donations by property developers survive constitutional challenge
If you’ve ever been to Australia, or are familiar with Australian politics, there is a good chance that you have heard the catch cry of the ‘fair go.’ For our…
International Law Prof Blog
UN Officials Shocked by Allegations Against Former President of the General Assembly
Top United Nations officials expressed today that they are “shocked” and “deeply troubled” to learn about the “very serious allegations” announced this morning by United States' federal prosecutors against John…
Global Investigations & Compliance Review
New EU directive allows public contract suppliers convicted of corruption to “self-clean” their bad behaviour
The Public Contacts Directive (2014/24/EC - the “2014 Directive”)[1] sets out the legal framework for public procurement when contracting authorities seek to acquire supplies, services, or works (e.g. civil engineering…
Of Digital Interest
Digital Due Diligence: Uncovering Violations in China
By Alison B. Silverstein, Jared T. Nelson, McDermott Will & Emery
The strong correlation between economic instability and corruption is a worrying reality for China's already challenging legal environment. Digital due diligence can be of huge value in uncovering violations, as…
Global Investigations & Compliance Review
Australian Education Providers Warned of Corruption and Bribery Risks Associated with International Students
A deal to strengthen vocational education and training (VET) ties with China could increase the incidence of corruption and bribery occurring at Australian education institutions, with one commentator warning that…
Media Law Prof Blog
Canadian Whistle-Blowing Legislation
Frederic St-Martin has published Measuring the Effectiveness of Canadian Whistleblowing Law as his master's thesis (International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)). Here is the abstract.Due to the increasing complexity of modern organizations,…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Arkansas political corruption case showcases corruptness of federal sentencing guidelines
Main August 28, 2015Arkansas political corruption case showcases corruptness of federal sentencing guidelinesThis local reporting from Arkansas, headlined "Martha Shoffner gets 30 months in bribery case," details today's federal sentencing…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Fourth Circuit refuses to allow convicted former Virginia Gov to remain free pending SCOTUS appeal
Main August 20, 2015Fourth Circuit refuses to allow convicted former Virginia Gov to remain free pending SCOTUS appeal As reported in this local article, headlined "Bob McDonnell headed to prison…