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Business Crimes Bulletin

Volume 17 - Number 7 | March 2010

March Issue in PDF Format


Feds to Corporate America: ‘The Cops Are Coming’
By Laurence A. Urgenson, Samuel G. Williamson and Audrey L. Harris
On Jan. 19, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest of 22 individuals as part of a "sting" operation aimed at uncovering violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). As intended, the case got a great deal of publicity due to both the large number of individuals arrested and the manner in which the investigation was handled.

Justice Department Issues Guidance on Discovery
By Jonathan A. Vogel and Elizabeth M.Z. Timmermans
In the wake of a high-profile case that highlighted discovery abuses by federal prosecutors, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance regarding the government’s discovery obligations on Jan. 4, 2010.

Heightened FCPA Exposure for Executives
By Brian Whisler
In enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the standards are continuously evolving, leaving corporate executives increasingly preoccupied with how prosecutors and regulators might view their activities. Some executives say this issue keeps them up at night.

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