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Advocates Stress Importance of AML Whistleblower Rulemaking in Anti-Corruption Efforts

Whistleblower Network News

Treasury Department and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to craft regulations for the recently established Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Whistleblower Program that are consistent with the United States’ global anti-corruption agenda. s anti-corruption agenda.

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Leading Whistleblower Attorney Addresses UN Human Rights Council

Whistleblower Network News

whistleblower attorney is in Geneva, Switzerland to address the United Nations Human Rights Council , highlighting the essential role of whistleblowers in defending human rights and fighting corruption worldwide and stressing the importance of stronger legal frameworks. On September 11, Stephen M.

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5 Lessons From Ex-Vitol Trader's FCPA Conviction

Government Contracts

The recent Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and money laundering conviction of former Vitol oil trader Javier Aguilar in a New York federal court provides defense takeaways on issues ranging from the definition of “domestic concern” to jury instruction strategy, says attorney Andrew Feldman.

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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – August 2023 Update

GovCon & Trade

million to settle allegations it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) when its Chinese subsidiary paid for travel and associated recreational activities of Chinese officials employed at state-owned healthcare facilities. The case revolves around the definition of “U.S. There were also a few China-related actions.

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The Story of India’s “First Whistleblower:” Stalled Progress in the Wake of Satyendra Dubey’s 2003 Murder

Whistleblower Network News

Satyendra was murdered over 20 years ago upon exposing corruption involved in the construction of India’s largest highway project at the time, which resulted in poor quality of work and the looting of public money. Many think of a specific name of a whistleblower whose story became a national sensation.

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Annulment Procedure on the Arbitral Awards Involving Long-standing Dispute between Rutas de Lima and Municipalidad de Lima

Kluwer Arbitration

It found that neither the contract nor the addendum was void due to the corruption allegations. Circuit focused its analysis only on the following two grounds under Section 10 of the FAA: Section 10(a)(1): Where the Award Was Procured by Corruption, Fraud, or Undue Means The D.C. In 2020, the arbitral tribunal rendered its decision.

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Telling the Truth Comes at a Cost for Indian Journalists and Human Rights Defenders – Could a Whistleblowing Framework Help?

Whistleblower Network News

Corruption and the arbitrary exercise of power is not just monetary, and the need for society to defend those who speak truth to power is essential for the defense of truth,” said Nikhil Dey, whistleblower activist who facilitated the session.