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James Koukios on MoFo January and February Int’l ABC Newsletter


In this Episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, I am joined by fan fav James Koukios, partner at Morrison & Foerster and editor of the firm’s great monthly International Anti-Corruption Developments Newsletter. In this episode we look back to some of the key developments from the January and February newsletters.
Highlights include:

  • 2021 TI-CPI released. What value do you see in it? Do compliance professionals rely too greatly on it to determine an appropriate level of due diligence?
  • Samir Khoury denied cert. How or why could an indictment go unsealed for 10 years?
  • Daniel Comoretto pleads guilty. Follow on from Sargeant Marine FCPA enforcement action.
  • KBR decision. What does it mean for the SFO?
  • Samsung Industries resolves corruption matter thru Leniency Agreement.
  • Paul Bond convicted on retrial.
  • Spain extradited Alonso Ancira to Mexico. What if any is the significance to this action?
  • Car Wash ends. How would you assess its overall impact on the global fight against bribery and corruption?

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January International Anti-Corruption Developments
February International Anti-Corruption Developments
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James Koukios on the MoFo Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for February 2020


In the Episode, I visit with James Koukios, partner at Morrison & Foerster, Editor-in-Chief of the firm’s Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments. We visit about the firm’s Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for February 2020. Some of the highlights include:

  1. Lambert Motion for Acquittal Denied. We take a deep dive into the motion and the court’s ruling.
  2. Pemex Investigation Expands. What does it mean for US companies?
  3. Is each email a separate FCPA violation? What does this mean for the DOJ going forward?
  4. Cardinal Health FCPA resolution. Key takeaways for the compliance professional.

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To a copy of the Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for February 2020 Newsletter click here.