A summer of sanctions: world leaders respond to Iranian obstinacy *

Global - August 12 2010
The global unease surrounding Iran's development of nuclear capabilities has reached the tipping point.

Co-authors: Michael Allan Grant.

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Enforcement highlights: April 2010 - June 2010 *

USA - August 12 2010
On April 28, 2010, Emenike Charles Nwankwoala, of Laurel, Maryland, pleaded guilty to exporting arms without a license, exporting controlled goods without a license, and willful delivery of a firearm to a common carrier without notice.

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New Department of Justice guidance seeks to bolster confidence in the use of independent monitors *

USA - August 12 2010
It is a foregone conclusion that the resolution of corporate regulatory violations through deferred-prosecution and non-prosecution agreements is here to stay.

Co-authors: Joelle E.K. Laszlo.

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Iran sanctions update *

Global, Iran - June 21 2010
Recent weeks have seen the United Nations, the US and the EU all tightening sanctions against Iran with the aim of impeding the country's nuclear programme.

Co-authors: Paul Skeet, Daniel P. Gallagher, Jr..

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The evolution of the FCPA’s ‘knowledge’ requirement *

USA - May 4 2010
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) prohibits U.S. companies from making payments through intermediaries or agents while knowing that all or a portion of the payment has been, or is substantially likely to be, made directly or indirectly to a foreign official in an effort to obtain or retain business.

Co-authors: Jason P. Matechak, Brett D. Gerson.

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