Defendant May Plead Guilty in CCI Case
A defendant charged with violating U.S. foreign bribery law indicated he may plead guilty rather than going to trial. UPDATED 3:23 p.m.
Chinese National Arrested in Transducer Export Plot
A Chinese business man visiting his company’s Massachusetts headquarters was arrested Tuesday on charges that he had shipped thousands of pressure transducers to unauthorized buyers.
Arrests Dismantle China-Linked Arms Ring
After a National Guard staff sergeant was arrested with a bundle of firearms, the Justice Department has announced the dismantling of a network to smuggle prohibited guns to China.
Lawmakers Press Chamber, Retail Association on FCPA Lobbying
Reps. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) and Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) pressed for answers on potential conflicts of interest between the Chamber of Commerce’s push to amend U.S. foreign bribery laws and corporate representatives on its board. UPDATE: 4:14 p.m.
FCPA Blogs Round-Up: So Everyone’s Doing It? So What?
Two remaining defendants in the Control Components case have little chance, an FCPA specialist opines.
U.K. Ministry of Justice Opens DPA Proposal for Public Comments
The comment period on a proposed system to implement deferred prosecution agreements runs through August 2012.
Former Haitian Official Sentenced in Miami
Dressed in brown Bureau of Prisons scrubs, Jean-René Duperval declined to speak. But he cast his head down as his wife described her husband as a good father and son. UPDATED 5/22 with comment from the Justice Department.
World Bank to Publish First Sanctions Decisions as Appeal Logjam Ends
For the first time ever, the World Bank is preparing to publish full sanctions decisions for companies suspended since last year.
Steptoe Not An Agent of the Government During Internal Investigation, Judge Says
Defendants in a California foreign bribery case had argued that Steptoe & Johnson lawyers were agents of the government when they carried out an internal investigation for their corporate client.
Oxfam Sues SEC Over Dodd-Frank Rule Delay
The anti-poverty advocacy organization urged the court to compel the SEC to issue a final rule.
Groups Call on Congress to Ban Anonymous Corporations
Global Financial Integrity and 41 other organizations undersigned a letter to Congress asking them to support S 1483, a Senate bill that would require new corporations to disclose their beneficial owners.
Halliburton Leadership to Settle Shareholder Lawsuit
After a two-year delay, Halliburton says it has reached a settlement with shareholders who filed suit over FCPA violations and other conduct they say hurt the company.
ICE Continues Push for Share of Alcatel Lucent Fines
The Costa Rican electricity and telecommunications utility continues to push for a share of the Justice Department’s FCPA settlement with Alcatel-Lucent.
