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French bank Crédit Agricole will pay $787 million and hire an independent monitor after violating U.S. sanctions against Sudan, Iran, Myanmar, and Cuba between 2003 and 2008.
The bank will also fire a managing director involved in the violations of U.S.… Continue Reading
I was planning a corporate event with the VP of ethics and compliance. He had a request. “Please finish your presentation on a positive note.” Point taken.
Talking about behavioral tipping points — bribing not to lose, bribing when the finish line is close, and even the impact of addiction upon corrupt behaviors — can all be discouraging and depressing.… Continue Reading
If you’re a compliance practitioner seeking to design an anti-corruption program consistent with all laws that apply to your company, you probably recognize the phrase “carries on a business, or part of a business, in any part of the United Kingdom.”… Continue Reading
An orthopedic surgeon who refused to sign an illegal contract with a South Carolina hospital operator and instead blew the whistle will collect $18.1 million as his share of a False Claims Act judgment. … Continue Reading