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Reading FedEx Ground the RICO Act

Art of Procurement

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, better known as RICO, is usually associated with organized crime. In 1992, it. The post Reading FedEx Ground the RICO Act appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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2025 PAW: The Growing Influence of Criminal Law in International Arbitration

Kluwer Arbitration

As part of Paris Arbitration Week 2025 , ESSEC Business School hosted a roundtable discussion on The Growing Influence of Criminal Law in International Arbitration. First, how arbitration engages with criminal lawparticularly the way tribunals handle corruption allegations and other criminal issues that arise during proceedings.

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Madigan Judge Doesn't Want Trial To Slip After Justices Rule

Government Contracts

The Illinois federal judge overseeing the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said Thursday he was hesitant to delay an October trial after the U.S. Supreme Court removed prosecutors' ability to go after state officials for accepting gratuities.

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Fear and loathing in Defense IT: Time to enforce FAR conflict of interest rules and revolving door abuses

Federal News Network

that prohibits SETA contractors from using their insights and influence to gain an unfair advantage or worse, commit fraud. Some major technology companies have sought to influence government contractors through kickbacks, job offers and special discounts. conflict of interest and false claims rules. Congress must enforce FAR 9.5

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Modernizing Public Infrastructure: The Power of Strategic Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

Procurement as a Strategic Driver of Digital Transformation Public procurement wields immense influence over markets, technology adoption, and the direction of societal progress. Fraud Detection : Machine learning models can monitor procurement transactions for irregularities, reducing corruption risks.

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In Kazakhstan, opening up procurement boosts public oversight and prevents millions in wasteful spending

Open Contracting Partnership

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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Minn. Operator Wants To Stop Casinos' Class III Gambling

Government Contracts

The operator of a commercial casino and horse racetrack has sued three tribal-owned casinos in Minnesota federal court on claims they're violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, accusing them of running criminal gambling activities that break state and federal laws.