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The Marx Brothers have always been my favorite. Even today, their movies stand out as the best. One of Groucho's best lines is particularly apt to FCPA reform. In A Day at the Races (1937), Groucho passed himself off as Dr. Hackenbush, a doctor rather than a horse
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Corruption Crime & Compliance welcomes Patrick Kellermann from LeClairRyan who authored this post. Patrick's biography is located here. For the past decade, money has poured into green businesses and its support industries. But remember, DOJ and SEC enforcement follows the money. This brings to mind the age-old
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It is surprising how little attention is paid to the issue of monitoring an anti-corruption compliance program. I guess implementing a compliance program is like finishing a painting – you stand back and marvel at your accomplishment. In reality, compliance is always a continuous process. Once you think you are
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If You Can't Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Kyxhя (Russian for “kitchen”) When discussing business opportunities in Russia, the prevailing message seems to be, if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. This take it or leave it attitude was certainly true
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The SEC’s whistleblower program is under heat from Congress over an allegation that it allegedly disclosed the identity of an SEC whistleblower. The allegations are making political headway on Capitol Hill but that may be all that happens – a closer look at the claim shows that it has little
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F CPA practitioners like to focus their attention on “sexy” compliance issues. Internal controls are rarely discussed. It can be a mind-numbing topic. When it comes down to it, internal financial controls are the most important protection against bribes (and fraud). A company with effective internal controls is taking
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In case anyone has noticed, the sky has not fallen. The UK Bribery Act has not lead to the downfall of global business. In fact, here is a profound grasp of the obvious -- the UK Bribery Act really has not had much of an impact at all. I am not
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The American public may not listen very closely to what Congress has to say but the Department of Justice has listened -- and is continuing to listen. The question from Congress has been very consistent -- why is DOJ not prosecuting individuals for criminal FCPA violations? Starting in late 2011, DOJ responded
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Recent events surrounding FCPA enforcement have reminded everyone that DOJ’s so-called “set-backs” were only temporary, if any at all. The FCPA paparazzi will be sure to exaggerate and overplay “trends” and recent enforcement actions.It is hard to really assess FCPA enforcement trends. FCPA cases take a
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In case you did not know it, Tom Fox is a big baseball fan (poor Tom roots for the Astros; of course, poor me for rooting for the Nationals). I am sure Tom never thought that Roger Clemens would be denied the Hall of Fame, much less on criminal trial
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Everyone likes to focus on the BRIC countries. Article after article focuses on the risks in the BRIC countries. Africa poses the delicate mix of opportunity and corruption risks. Many of the FCPA enforcement actions have focused on Africa, particularly Nigeria, Angola and Kenya. Many African countries are experiencing significant
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I am not anticipating that the Justice Department's soon-to-be-released guidance is going to satisfy anyone. However, DOJ has an opportunity to do some good, and I expect they will take it. I have the utmost respect for DOJ, especially the career prosecutors (I was one