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Prosecuting Foreign Bribery In National Projects: A Multi-Phased Approach To Reduce Corruption, Julia E. Johnson Jan 2020

Prosecuting Foreign Bribery In National Projects: A Multi-Phased Approach To Reduce Corruption, Julia E. Johnson

American University Business Law Review

The gradual establishment of an international mechanism to review and prosecute allegations of corruption could help to deter fraudulent conduct. Fraudulent conduct often reduces the economic benefits associated with large-scale development or investment projects. These projects are generally awarded through contract bidding; the bidding outcome may be dictated by bribery and other corrupt behaviors by local officials overseeing the project. The money earmarked for the project may in turn be siphoned off to the bribe recipients for private gain, leaving citizens unable to appreciate the fruits of any such project. For this reason, reducing corruption should remain a key priority. …


How The Sec Can Help Mitigate The "Proactive" Agency Costs Of Agency Capitalism, Bernard S. Sharfman Jan 2019

How The Sec Can Help Mitigate The "Proactive" Agency Costs Of Agency Capitalism, Bernard S. Sharfman

American University Business Law Review

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Unravelling China's Gradual Approach To Equity Crowdfunding Regulation, Chen Li, Yu Qianqian Jan 2019

Unravelling China's Gradual Approach To Equity Crowdfunding Regulation, Chen Li, Yu Qianqian

American University Business Law Review

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Not All Virtual Currencies Are Created Equal: Regulatory Guidance In The Aftermath Of Cftc V. Mcdonnell, Allen Kogan Jan 2019

Not All Virtual Currencies Are Created Equal: Regulatory Guidance In The Aftermath Of Cftc V. Mcdonnell, Allen Kogan

American University Business Law Review

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