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In my last post, I suggested that we really ought to define corruption. Though UNCAC declines to do so, others have taken up the challenge. We have two definitions in wide circulation today, but I’d argue that neither serves us well.… Continue Reading
The seventh grade shop teacher said, ‘Always cut the wood on the way side of the line. That protects against mistakes. You can shorten a board, but you can never make it longer.’… Continue Reading
As reported by the FCPA Professor last week, Costa Rica’s Instituto Costarricense De Electricidad (ICE) filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court in November.
In its Petition, ICE asks the following question, “Whether a crime victim who is denied rights conferred by the federal Crime Victims’ Rights Act has a right to directly appeal the denial of those rights?”… Continue Reading
Lincoln on his death bed was called a ‘man for the ages.’ The new film about his life is likely to be one for the ages.
A top critic said: “Go see this movie … ‘Lincoln’ is a rough and noble democratic masterpiece — an omen, perhaps, that movies for the people shall not perish from the earth.”… Continue Reading
Days after being appointed to China’s seven-member Politburo Standing Committee, Zhang Gaoli (pictured) publicly pledged not to abuse his new position or let others abuse it on his behalf.
The former Tianjin Party chief said, “From now on, if there is anyone who claims to be my family, relatives, friends, or my colleague and quotes my name, no matter whether it’s true or false, I have three instructions: Do not host them, do not provide convenience, and do not do anything for them.”… Continue Reading
For most of us, December means giant year-end bonuses, moving to bigger houses, and getaways to the Turks and Caicos. No, that’s not true.
But it is true that for the FCPA, December can mean big news.… Continue Reading
Justice Potter Stewart (1915 – 1985)“I know it when I see it,” said Justice Potter Stewart of the U.S. Supreme Court. Though he was talking about obscenity, the same could probably be said of corruption as well.… Continue Reading