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Ministry of Justice confirms that Deferred Prosecution Agreements (“DPAs”) will be introduced in England and Wales

Posted in Commercial Bribery, Compliance Program, Corporate Finance/M&A, Courts, UK Bribery Act, United Kingdom

On 23 October 2012, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) published its response to the consultation paper on DPAs, and confirmed that it will legislate to introduce DPAs in England and Wales.    The Government intends to include an amendment to the Crime and Courts Bill 2012-2013 to introduce DPAs in England and Wales, and it is… Continue Reading

Federal Judge Reverses Lindsey Manufacturing Convictions, Dismisses Indictments

Posted in Courts, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Back in May, we brought you news of the first Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) jury verdict rendered against a corporate defendant in the case of Lindsey Manufacturing, Inc. (“Lindsey Manufacturing”), which stood accused of bribing and conspiring to bribe representatives of a state-owned Mexican utility through a third party intermediary. A jury convicted Lindsey… Continue Reading