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Canada Cleans Up
June 21, 2013
The CFPOA makes it a Canadian federal crime to bribe, directly or through a third party, a foreign public official "in order to obtain or retain an advantage in the course of business." How Canada is strengthening its anti-bribery rules.
The Statute of Limitations Governing SEC Actions Against Foreign Defendants
June 21, 2013
There is no express statute of limitations governing lawsuits instituted by the SEC) including for violations of the FCPA; thus, the federal "catch-all" statute of limitations, 28 U.S.C. ' 2462, applies to any such claims for civil penalties.
Insurance Coverage for Cyber Attacks
May 30, 2013
Last month, Part One of this article addressed the role of traditional insurance in covering cyber risks. This second installment first continues the discussion of traditional insurance coverages and then addresses specialty "cyber" policies.
Law Firm Financial Impropriety
May 29, 2013
Funds can come up missing in any law firm, and the cause can be intentional theft that qualifies as fraud or embezzlement, or an unintentional mistake that shows poor judgment.
Russian State Officials' Assets Abroad
May 29, 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted two bills aimed at reducing public corruption by establishing various methods of control over the actions of public officials. Here's how this may affect U.S. companies doing business in Russia.
Navigating the FCPA in Healthcare and Life Sciences
May 29, 2013
It appears that the world of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices will continue to figure prominently in FCPA enforcement. Here's why..
Insurance Coverage for Cyber Attacks
April 29, 2013
Companies should carefully examine their insurance programs, evaluate what coverage already may be available, and see what may be done to enhance the available coverage. To the extent that there may be gaps in available coverage, companies should consider how those gaps can be filled, including through specialty "cyber" risk policies.
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