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Corruption
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Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog
UK’s Serious Fraud Office survives – but for how long?
By Reed Smith
This post was written by Simon D. Hart. After months of speculation, and rumoured turf wars within the UK government, it has today been confirmed that the UK’s Serious Fraud…
International Law Prof Blog
European Integration Continuing?
Yesterday, the European Parliament voted in favor of allowing Bulgaria and Romania to join the border-free Schengen zone that faciliates the free movement of people beween countries in Europe. However,…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
In the News & Around the Blogosphere
By Ellen Podgor
Mike Baker, AJC (AP), AP source: Edwards could be indicted within daysHouston Business Chronicle, Attorney Hardin on the case for PHA investigationTony Mauro, BLT Blog, Former AG Gonzales 'Disappointed' in His…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Third Circuit to hear feds’ complaints about 55-month sentence for corrupt state politician
Main May 25, 2011Third Circuit to hear feds' complaints about 55-month sentence for corrupt state politicianAs effectively reported in this new piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer, which is headlined "Prosecutors…
Red Notice Law Journal
FIFA’s Donation to INTERPOL: What Does It Mean for Red Notices?
FIFA just made a HUGE donation to INTERPOL to support efforts to combat match-fixing and illegal betting in soccer. The donation, which was in the amount of 20 million euros,…
Subject to Inquiry
Bribery Act and other fraud risks – the Ernst & Young 2011 survey
By Government Investigations Group
If justification for investing in your organisation's defences and safeguards against a damaging and costly prosecution were ever needed, here it is in this report.
China Law Prof Blog
How often are suspended death penalty sentences commuted?
Recently Caixin posted a table showing punishments for corrupt officials at the level of vice minister and above. A striking feature of the list is that there haven't been any…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
In the News & Around the Blogosphere
By Ellen Podgor
Fox News, Guatemalan court acquits ex-president on corruption chargesDOJ Press Release, FORMER EXECUTIVE OF ILLINOIS REFUSE CONTAINER REPAIR COMPANY SENTENCED TO SERVE 16 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR CONSPIRING TO DEFRAUD…
Sentencing Law and Policy
You be the judge: what’s a fitting response to diplomat duty as a suggested alternative sanction?
Main April 27, 2011You be the judge: what's a fitting response to diplomat duty as a suggested alternative sanction?The suggestion that readers imagine serving as a judge and respond to…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Effort to privatize Florida prisons raises questions of cost”
Main April 24, 2011"Effort to privatize Florida prisons raises questions of cost"The title of this post is the headline of this lengthy article from the Miami Herald. It begins this…