January 30, 2023 | The FCPA Blog

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‘Foolish And Unprofessional’ Behavior Infected FCPA Prosecutions

Richard L. Cassin February 22, 2012

The DOJ’s once invincible FCPA unit isn’t just losing high profile prosecutions. It’s getting clobbered. And a common theme in the setbacks is a lack of professionalism and preparation.

Del Quentin Wilber of the Washington Post said earlier this month that FBI agents and Richard Bistrong, the chief witness for the prosecution in the Africa sting case, ‘joked about sex, booty calls, prostitutes, cigars, the Village People, the informant’s wives and an agent’s girlfriend.… Continue Reading

Chinese Government Centralizes Database of Bribery Convictions

Eric Carlson February 22, 2012

On February 16, 2012, China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate (“SPP”), the main investigatory and prosecutorial arm of the Chinese government, in conjunction with other PRC anti-corruption agencies, announced that a database listing individuals and companies found guilty of certain bribery offenses now has nationwide scope.… Continue Reading

Sting Lawyer Comments On ‘Fake Case’

Richard L. Cassin February 21, 2012

Paul Calli, left, of Carlton Fields represented Africa sting defendant Stephen Giordanella. Judge Richard Leon acquitted him in December.

After the DOJ today dropped the remaining indictments, Calli said:

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The government’s abandonment of all charges and all indictments against all remaining accused persons is a just end to an ill-conceived prosecution gone further awry.

DOJ Ends Africa Sting Prosecution

Richard L. Cassin February 21, 2012

The government today asked Judge Richard Leon to dismiss with prejudice all remaining indictments in the biggest FCPA case in history against individuals. It said continuing the prosecution would be a waste of government resources.… Continue Reading

Clampdown In China on ‘Retail Fees’

China Compliance Digest February 21, 2012

Major retailers in China have been known to charge for prime positions on their shelves. Some manufacturers report having to pay an “entrance fee” or “barcode fee” before their goods would even be stocked.… Continue Reading

Beyond Balance VII: Lost Opportunities of Successor Liability

Andy Spalding February 21, 2012

In my last post, I examined a possible reform — the expansion of personal jurisdiction — and argued that although it is supported by anti-bribery advocates, it would actually serve the interests of the U.S.… Continue Reading

Stanley, Tesler, And Chodan Face Sentencing This Week

Richard L. Cassin February 20, 2012

The only individuals prosecuted in the $1.6 billion TSKJ Nigeria enforcement action are scheduled to be sentenced this week in federal court in Houston.

If the docket holds, Wojciech Chodan and Jeffrey Tesler will be in court on February 22 and former KBR boss Jack Stanley will be there the next day on February 23. … Continue Reading

Wynn Resorts Boots Non-Compliant Director, Shareholder

Richard L. Cassin February 20, 2012

Wynn Resorts Ltd said Sunday its board asked a director to resign and already redeemed his 20% stake in the company after an internal investigation found numerous violations by him of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.… Continue Reading

Halliburton Hit With New SEC Subpoena

Richard L. Cassin February 17, 2012

Houston-based Halliburton said in an SEC filing this week that it received a subpoena from the SEC in connection with an ongoing investigation of possible kickbacks and bribes in Angola.

The investigation started after an anonymous email to the company in December 2010.… Continue Reading

Global Conflict Policies That Work

Richard L. Cassin February 17, 2012

The great Conflict of Interest Blog just published a couple of posts by Lori Tansey Martens, left, that are outstanding.

She’s founder and president of the International Business Ethics Institute.… Continue Reading

Investigation Of SFO Casts New Shadow

Richard L. Cassin February 16, 2012

Laurence Fletcher of Reuters reported this week that the U.K. Attorney General is investigating the Serious Fraud Office, ‘reviving questions over the future of an agency criticised for dropping several high-profile cases.’… Continue Reading

Former Alba Chief Charged In London