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Canada's Integrity Regime: The Corporate Grim Reaper, Jessica Tillipman, Samantha Block
Canada's Integrity Regime: The Corporate Grim Reaper, Jessica Tillipman, Samantha Block
GW Law Faculty Publications & Other Works
In 2019, SNC-Lavalin made global headlines after it was revealed that the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, had interfered in the prosecution of the company for the bribery of Libyan officials. Although the scandal was primarily viewed as political, it also highlighted flaws in Canada’s Integrity Regime; specifically, the regime’s unworkable and draconian approach to debarment. This Article will address the pressing need in Canada to modify its debarment remedy and enact a system that more effectively protects the government’s interests. To illuminate the current issues facing Canada’s Integrity Regime, this Article will begin by examining Canada’s debarment system, outlining …
Organizational Conflicts Of Interest: Cautionary Tales, Jessica Tillipman
Organizational Conflicts Of Interest: Cautionary Tales, Jessica Tillipman
GW Law Faculty Publications & Other Works
A recent, high-profile investigation involving McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) and its contracts with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reminded us that organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs) are an integrity issue that never should be written off as a check-the-box exercise during the procurement process. This incident highlighted the need to address critical gaps in this area of the law. This article appeared in the August 2022 issue of Contract Management magazine published by the National Contract Management Association. Used with permission.