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EU prolongs Russian sectoral sanctions until July 2016
On 21 December, the Council of the EU announced that the EU's economic sanctions against Russia would be extended until 31 July 2016. These …
US and Chinese financial intelligence units sign memorandum of understanding to facilitate information sharing
Following high-level meetings in September which set the objective of strengthening bilateral regulatory, supervisory and law enforcement co-operation, …
Russia has taken first steps to implement JCPOA
On 23 November 2015, Russian President signed Edict No. 567 (the "Edict") suspending certain sanctions previously imposed by Russia on Iran in …
Germany intensifies fight against corruption abroad and at home
Germany's recently enacted "Law for the fight against corruption" (the "New Law"[1]) has intensified the fight against corruption by broadening in …
UK Court orders disclosure of confidential SFO and client documents: Harlequin Property (SVG) Ltd & Anor v Wilkins Kennedy
The recent case management decision in Harlequin Property (SVG) Ltd and Another v Wilkins Kennedy [2015] EWHC 3050 (TCC) considered an application by the …
Corporate Crime Monthly Update October 2015
Welcome to the October 2015 edition of our corporate crime update - our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, …
US Supreme Court declines to hear Newman insider trading appeal
The US Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal in United States v. Newman and Chiasson, in which the Second Circuit overturned the convictions …
Scottish Authorities announce first settlement of the criminal offence of failure to prevent bribery
The Scottish Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service announced on 25 September 2015 the first disposal of an offence under section 7 of the Bribery …
Corporate Crime Monthly Update September 2015
Welcome to the September 2015 edition of our corporate crime update - our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, …
US Continues to Liberalize Trade Relations with Cuba
The US has taken further steps towards normal trade relations with Cuba by amending the Cuban Assets Control Regulations in order to relax US sanctions …
Amendments to the PRC Criminal Law passed to strengthen anti-corruption and data privacy enforcement
On 29 August 2015, the National People’s Congress enacted the Ninth Amendments to the PRC Criminal Law. The enactment followed two rounds of public …
US: DOJ prioritizes prosecution of individuals
The US Department of Justice ("DOJ"), in a memorandum issued to all federal prosecutors on Wednesday September 9, 2015, directed prosecutors to focus on …
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