Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 5, 2024

On May 7, the Malaysian government launched its 2024-2028 National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS), a continuation of its 2019 National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP) that ended in 2023. billion per year and, using figures from the World Bank, make the average cost of corruption around 3% of annual GDP.

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Telles.eu

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Labour announced at its conference last week it was considering creating a watchdog to deal with the allegations of corruption connected with Covid support schemes and contracts. In addition it seems Labour also wants to reform the debarment and exclusion grounds for participation in public procurement.

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Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Leads generated from insiders are critically important to any financial enforcement program,” said Young. The CFTC Whistleblower Program has proven to be highly effective in combating commodities fraud as well as international corruption,” said whistleblower attorney Stephen M. Kohn of Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto. “We

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 31, 2025

Many of you will know that weve always been interested in opening up and improving the procurement and contracts that underpin mega-sporting events, which have – all too-often been – vectors for cronyism, corruption or massive mis-spending. We hoped to do this for Paris 2024 but it was not to be!].

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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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Whistleblower Network News

MAY 7, 2024

We are on the verge of a major whistleblower development, one of the most important over the last twenty years,” explains Kohn. The Justice Department plays a critical role in all of the major anti-corruption and fraud cases. Listen to this important episode on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or Amazon.

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GovCon & Trade

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Two recent opinions released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) serve as a reminder that even under the strictly enforced Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), payments to government officials are permissible in certain situations. In addition, the agency asserted that it had no non-routine business in front of the foreign officials.

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Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 6, 2024

They also speak about the upcoming conference Global Corruption And Public Integrity – The Human Factor which features panel discussions on international whistleblowing protection policies with a specific focus on the human toll whistleblower retaliation has on whistleblowers and their families. Subscribe on your favorite platform!

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Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 22, 2025

( Click the image to play the video ) 2024 marked a year of enhanced enforcement and further protections for Canadian domestic industries as well a procedural changes for importers and exporters in respect of self-reporting anti-dumping duties and obtaining normal values.

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Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

MKSS has led transparency and anti-corruption movements across India, including for the Right to Information, minimum wage, protection for gig workers, and more. Dey has been recognized for his grassroots activism, most recently being named one of 11 worldwide Anti-Corruption Champions by the U.S. Department of State.

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Whistleblower Network News

MAY 8, 2024

. “Whistleblowers have submitted information relating to some of the most pressing policy objectives of the United States, from Iran- and Russia-related sanctions evasion to drug-trafficking to cyber-crimes and corruption.” There is no better way to detect hidden illicit funds than through the cooperation of an insider.

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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 25, 2024

In this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week podcast , host Jane Turner speaks with Mzukisi Makatse, who blew the whistle on a corrupt grant awarded by the South African Lottery Commission. Listen to this important episode on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or Amazon.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

To tackle this problem, the country has proposed wide-ranging legislation , including an anti-corruption package with measures to standardize the operations of Mongolia’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and ensure they follow consistent rules throughout processes like tendering and procurement, among others.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Challenge: Despite ongoing government reforms, corruption and inefficient spending remains pervasive in Kazakhstan’s public procurement. Finally, the Anti-Corruption Agency is proactively supporting the development of civic monitoring and has agreed to cooperate with the civil society coalition to monitor procurement.

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GovCon & Trade

DECEMBER 20, 2023

On December 14, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Freepoint Commodities LLC, a Connecticut-based commodities trader, had agreed to a three-year deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) to resolve a DOJ investigation into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 2, 2024

P&ID’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Quinn, had conducted himself dishonestly in giving evidence at the Court of which parts were knowingly false, namely that P&ID had procured the contract with Nigeria through corrupt payments to a Nigerian official. Inadequate Representation: Should a Tribunal Do More?

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Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Senators emphasized that making the program accessible and safe for whistleblowers is vital to maximize the anti-corruption potential of the program. .’” FinCEN has also failed to publish draft rules for the whistleblower program. The senators write that “this is unacceptable.”

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Whistleblower Network News

JULY 31, 2024

The National Whistleblower Day event ( available to rewatch on C-SPAN ) highlighted the contributions and sacrifices of whistleblowers and underscored the importance of continuing the deep American tradition of supporting whistleblowers. Our Founding Fathers knew the importance of rooting out waste, fraud and abuse.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 9, 2025

She highlighted the importance of viewing one’s career as a portfolio of experiences, skills, and accomplishments. He emphasized the importance of hard work, interpersonal skills, and proactive efforts to seize opportunities. He further emphasized the importance of balancing self-promotion with substantive contributions.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Fraud Detection : Machine learning models can monitor procurement transactions for irregularities, reducing corruption risks. These lessons underscore the importance of designing procurement strategies that prioritize clear objectives, technical competence, and stakeholder collaboration.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The decision has important implications for arbitration. In this respect, the observations of the UKSC in Tui as to when the rule should apply provides important guidance on how a tribunal should exercise its discretion ( Tui , paras. However, most civil law practitioners, as well as U.S. What Is the Rule in Browne v Dunn?

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Whistleblower Network News

MAY 7, 2024

The AML Whistleblower Improvement Act established the AML Whistleblower Program, an important tool for balancing the unregulated sports environment and targeting corruption within the industry. These provisions offer monetary awards and anti-retaliation protections to whistleblowers who report money laundering violations.

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Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 27, 2024

[link] In this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week podcast , host Jane Turner speaks with María de los Ángeles Estrada , a lawyer in Mexico specializing in transparency and anti-corruption. Listen to this important episode on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or Amazon. whistleblower laws.

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Worse still, the DOJ has indicted and aggressively prosecuted highly qualified whistleblowers, even whistleblowers who have been recognized by other federal agencies for their contributions in fighting corruption and crime.” Many DOJ agents and prosecutors understand whistleblowers and their importance. But others do not.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 19, 2024

A recent Foreign Corrupt Practices Act action involving aerospace and defense company Raytheon underscores the importance of risk management related to retaining and overseeing third parties especially in higher-risk jurisdictions and the promotion of a companywide culture of compliance, say attorneys at Debevoise.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 9, 2025

From a counsels perspective, Hacke emphasized the importance of setting client expectations early, especially when the case might not be as strong as the client believes. Still, others felt that being flexible at this stage helps focus on what is important. Full alignment with the clients goals was also stressed by John V.H.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In instances of active waste, such suboptimal decisions are motivated by personal gain, as exemplified by corruption. For LAC countries, digital technologies can be an important ally in achieving this balance. This continuous data flow strengthens public trust by minimizing corruption risks and reaffirming a commitment to transparency.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 14, 2024

The wide-ranging program covered cutting edge technological innovations and timeless human considerations such as persuasion, corruption, and disability inclusion. He acknowledged the importance of minimizing corruption and improving rule of law but noted that the data suggests that they are not strictly necessary.

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

In our survey, Heads of Procurement ranked supply chain fair labor practices (68% of respondents) and preventing bribery and corruption (52%) as a high priority in their CSR endeavors. Notably, 43% of our respondents also identified visibility into their sub-tier suppliers as an important strategy.

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 26, 2024

We will continue to work hand-in-glove with our law enforcement partners to end fraud and corruption at Hanford and support environmental remediation.” On July 25, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the False Claims Amendments Act of 2023 , which address a few technical loopholes undermining the success of the FCA.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is an important issue that may require further discussion in a separate post. And this is relevant because that training is not only for innovation procurement, but for all types of ‘different’ procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 (ie green, social, more robustly anti-corruption, more focused on contract performance, etc).

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Improper retention of privileged and confidential legal documents : P&ID improperly obtained, retained, and misused Nigeria’s privileged and confidential legal documents, and used these to monitor whether its corruption had been uncovered and to track Nigeria’s case strategy throughout the arbitration.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 10, 2024

Key Takeaway – The Decision Narrows Federal Government Authority to Prosecute Corruption by Local Officials By carving out rewards, or gratuities, offered and accepted after an official act, the Supreme Court has substantially narrowed the scope of Section 666. View the full article

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This development is important on its own but has additional importance given that it was prompted, if not necessitated, by Guyana’s unprecedented oil and gas-induced economic boom. An award conflicts with public policy if it was induced by fraud or corruption or was procured in breach of natural justice (see section 59 of the AA).

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Bidding Corruption Import IT 98

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 17, 2024

How domestic courts approach challenges to arbitration awards is of increasing importance as foreign parties often decide to seat an arbitration in a jurisdiction that they believe will provide the greatest stability to governing the arbitration process.

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Import and Trade Remedies

APRIL 3, 2024

We invite you to join us to gain practical insights and analysis on significant developments across: antitrust and competition export controls, sanctions and foreign investment customs and FTAs anti-bribery, corruption and economic crime ESG, supply chain and product compliance View the detailed agenda for all sessions during the conference.

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