Harry Cassin
Publisher and Editor
Andy Spalding
Senior Editor
Jessica Tillipman
Senior Editor
Bill Steinman
Senior Editor
Richard L. Cassin
Editor at Large
Elizabeth K. Spahn
Editor Emeritus
Cody Worthington
Contributing Editor
Julie DiMauro
Contributing Editor
Thomas Fox
Contributing Editor
Marc Alain Bohn
Contributing Editor
Bill Waite
Contributing Editor
Shruti J. Shah
Contributing Editor
Russell A. Stamets
Contributing Editor
Richard Bistrong
Contributing Editor
Eric Carlson
Contributing Editor
The U.S. Department of Justice published a revised version of its corporate enforcement policy yesterday. The changes give companies an interesting mix of carrot and stick, prompting them into “immediate” self-disclosure and “extraordinary” cooperation.… Continue Reading
Influencers have become a major economic force. They can pull in tens of millions of dollars a year while running whole companies dedicated to supporting their efforts. And they’re under pressure to put out increasingly click-worthy content.… Continue Reading
Brazil airline GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. agreed to pay the DOJ and SEC $41.5 million Thursday to resolve charges that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by providing improper payments to officials in Brazil to pass legislation benefitting the company.… Continue Reading
Formula One is an exciting spectacle. Unfathomable speed, exotic locations, and ultra-luxury brands make for a compelling fan experience without mentioning all the behind-the-scenes drama. F1 enthusiasts worldwide come together each race day to cheer on their drivers and teams.… Continue Reading
As a government outsider, it’s impossible to know why there hasn’t yet been any DOJ or SEC corporate enforcement of the FCPA under the current administration. Here are three possible reasons:… Continue Reading
There is a portion of the DOJ’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs that has received surprisingly little play in FCPA compliance circles. Under the heading “Risk-Based Training,” the DOJ poses a series of questions companies will need to answer.… Continue Reading
Paris-based compliance consultancy Compliance For Good has translated the DOJ’s June 2020 Guidance for the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.
The unofficial translation includes both English and French and can be downloaded here.… Continue Reading
Mexico City-based law firm Litigio Estratégico y Compliance has updated the Spanish translation of the DOJ’s June 2020 Guidance for the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.… Continue Reading
It started when I read the New York Times piece by multiple reporters, “How a Massive Bomb Came Together in Beirut’s Port.” As I read it, I just got more and more agitated.… Continue Reading
While we have understandably been distracted by the challenges of 2020 – from serious concerns about our health and the well-being of our loved ones to not-so-serious concerns of how we look on video conferences – things in the FCPA world have been humming along.… Continue Reading
Law firm Ritch Mueller has translated the DOJ’s April 2019 Guidance Document for the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs into Spanish.… Continue Reading
Honk Kong property tycoon Zeng Wei The U.S. surrendered the director of a property development company after his arrest for immigration offenses ended three years of running from Hong Kong bribery charges.… Continue Reading
