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Harry Cassin
Publisher and Editor

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Andy Spalding
Senior Editor

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Jessica Tillipman
Senior Editor

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Richard L. Cassin
Editor at Large

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Elizabeth K. Spahn
Editor Emeritus

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Cody Worthington
Contributing Editor

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Julie DiMauro
Contributing Editor

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Thomas Fox
Contributing Editor

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Marc Alain Bohn
Contributing Editor

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Bill Waite
Contributing Editor

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Shruti J. Shah
Contributing Editor

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Russell A. Stamets
Contributing Editor

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Richard Bistrong
Contributing Editor

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Eric Carlson
Contributing Editor

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Bill Steinman
Contributing Editor

Colombia investigates deaths of Odebrecht witness, son

Harry Cassin November 19, 2018

A witness in the Odebrecht corruption case in Colombia died this month at his home near Bogota of what appeared to be a heart attack. Three days later his son died from cyanide poisoning. 

The father, Jorge Enrique Pizano, was an auditor for the Ruta del Sol II road project in Colombia.… Continue Reading

Karp and Mendelsohn: Is RBS the first enforcement action under DOJ policy against piling on?

Brad Karp and Mark Mendelsohn May 21, 2018

On May 9 the DOJ announced a new policy concerning the coordination of penalties imposed by more than one regulator or law enforcement authority in corporate resolutions.  

This new policy (pdf) against “piling on” requires DOJ attorneys to “coordinate with one another to avoid the unnecessary imposition of duplicative fines, penalties, and/or forfeiture against [a] company,” and further instructs DOJ personnel to “endeavor, as appropriate, to .… Continue Reading

Roberto P. Bauzá: A judge brings honor to Brazil

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Author Roberto P. BauzáThis week I had the pleasure and privilege of attending a public speech given by Judge Sergio Moro in Buenos Aires before an audience of local attorneys, businessmen, members of the judiciary and government officials.… Continue Reading

Andy Spalding: Brazil’s New Enforcement Leadership

Andy Spalding March 21, 2017

At a time when U.S. leadership in the world is no longer a surety, we should be comforted to find another western hemisphere country proudly taking the lead.

The United States may well have written the first chapter in global anti-corruption enforcement.  But the second chapter?… Continue Reading

Brazil Car Wash judge killed in plane crash

Richard L. Cassin January 23, 2017

The Brazilian judge overseeing the politically explosive investigation into a massive bribe and kickback scandal at the state energy company died Thursday in a plane crash. 

Supreme Court Justice Teori Zavascki was killed when a light plane he was travelling in crashed into the water near Paraty in Rio de Janeiro state. 

Zavascki, 68, presided over the corruption investigation known as Operation Car Wash.… Continue Reading