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Articles 1 - 12 of 12
Full-Text Articles in Comparative and Foreign Law
"Believe Me," We Do Not Have A Foreign Emoluments Clause Violation, Scotty N. Teal
"Believe Me," We Do Not Have A Foreign Emoluments Clause Violation, Scotty N. Teal
Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
President Trump was sued in New York District Court for allegedly violating the Foreign Emoluments Clause. In its brief, the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) alleged that the president's international businesses and real estate holdings positioned him to receive money from foreign governments. These business interests, or entanglements, could "sway" or create an opportunity for negative foreign influence in violation of the Emoluments Clause. CREW states that these "entanglements between American officials and foreign powers could pose a creeping, insidious threat to the Republic." CREW argued that President Trump violated the Emoluments Clause because the clause "cover[s] …
Corporate Criminal Liability: Toward A Compliance-Orientated Approach, Gustavo A. Jimenez
Corporate Criminal Liability: Toward A Compliance-Orientated Approach, Gustavo A. Jimenez
Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
Under U.S. federal law, a corporation can be held criminally liable for the crimes of its employees and agents. The Department of Justice's U.S. Attorneys' Manual lays out a list of factors prosecutors can evaluate when deciding whether or not to prosecute a corporate entity. The Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors have various tools at their disposal, including deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) and non-prosecution agreements (NPAs) as alternatives to going to trial. Prosecutors have used DPAs and NPAs in recent cases, allowing the government to ensure that corporate entities comply with investigations, enact compliance programs, and continue to follow laws …
Restorative Justice For Multinational Corporations, Andrew B. Spalding
Restorative Justice For Multinational Corporations, Andrew B. Spalding
Law Faculty Publications
Deterrence theory, rooted in the methodology of law and economics, continues to dominate both the theory and practice of white-collar crime. By manipulating the disincentives of prospective wrongdoers, deterrence aims to efficiently reduce crime and maximize taxpayers’ utility. However, the rise of international commerce presents a challenge it cannot meet. Using a combination of empirical evidence and quantitative modeling, this Article shows that deterrence will tend to increase, rather than decrease, net levels of corporate crime in developing countries. The ever-increasing power of multinational corporations thus calls for a new theory of punishment, one that uses criminal enforcement to address …
Rethinking The Role And Regulation Of Private Military Companies: What The United States And United Kingdom Can Learn From Shared Experiences In The War On Terror, A. Grayson Irvin
Rethinking The Role And Regulation Of Private Military Companies: What The United States And United Kingdom Can Learn From Shared Experiences In The War On Terror, A. Grayson Irvin
Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law
No abstract provided.
A New Affirmative Defense To The Fcpa For Countries Exiting Major Internal Strife, Chris Rohde
A New Affirmative Defense To The Fcpa For Countries Exiting Major Internal Strife, Chris Rohde
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.
The Penumbra Of The United States’ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Brazil’S Clean Companies Act And Implications For The Pharmaceutical Industry, Beverley Earle, Anita Cava
The Penumbra Of The United States’ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Brazil’S Clean Companies Act And Implications For The Pharmaceutical Industry, Beverley Earle, Anita Cava
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.
Universal Anti-Bribery Legislation Can Save International Business: A Comparison Of The Fcpa And The Ukba In An Attempt To Create Universal Legislation To Combat Bribery Around The Globe, Lindsey Hills
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.
Navigating The Fcpa's Ambiguous "Instrumentality" Provision: Lesons For The Energy Industry, Clinton R. Long
Navigating The Fcpa's Ambiguous "Instrumentality" Provision: Lesons For The Energy Industry, Clinton R. Long
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.
"Ice" Capades: Restitution Orders And The Fcpa, Shane Frick
"Ice" Capades: Restitution Orders And The Fcpa, Shane Frick
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.
An Examination Of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Issues, Mike Koehler
An Examination Of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Issues, Mike Koehler
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
This article provides an overview of 2012 Foreign Corrupt Practice Act enforcement and examines the top FCPA issues from the year. The goal of the article is to place FCPA enforcement in better context and provide readers a more informed base in analyzing enforcement trends, assess- ing enforcement agency rhetoric and policy positions, and in sifting through the mounds of information disseminated by FCPA Inc.
The Lion Awakens: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - 1977 To 2010, Michael B. Bixby
The Lion Awakens: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - 1977 To 2010, Michael B. Bixby
San Diego International Law Journal
This Article discusses the history, purposes and provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and traces its use and enforcement activity from 1977 to the present. This once little-used law has in recent years become the focus of aggressive activity by both the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The manuscript also includes numerous charts reporting on key cases and enforcement activities over the last thirty-three years by the DOJ and SEC, as well as other information and statistics regarding the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
After The Argentine Crisis: Can The Imf Prevent Corruption In Its Lending? A Model Approach, Juan Carlos Linares
After The Argentine Crisis: Can The Imf Prevent Corruption In Its Lending? A Model Approach, Juan Carlos Linares
Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business
No abstract provided.