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Citigroup settlement with SEC rejected

A federal judge challenged a decades-old practice of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Monday, by rejecting a $285 million settlement between the SEC and Citigroup.
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Inside Counsel

American Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

American Airlines followed in the footsteps of its rival companies Delta and United when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this morning.
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Inside Counsel

Lobbyists continue to push for FCPA changes

The heated debate over amending the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act continues to grow, as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce pushes to amend the law and the Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to reject their proposals.
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International Edition

Double jeopardy - finding a balance in enforcement actions for companies

Peter Herbel, Beat Hess and Massimo Mantovani on the need for a 
balance between anti-bribery enforcement and unfairly duplicated proceedings
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Inside Counsel

Bayer accused of promoting Yaz birth control for unapproved uses

For years, Bayer AG has faced lawsuits concerning the safety of its Yaz birth control medication. Now, the German drug company is accused of marketing its oral contraceptives for unapproved uses as well as keeping women in the dark about the drugs health risks.
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Inside Counsel

“Where the bribes are”

Ever wonder what types of dirty dealings were going on in Turkmenistan in 2002? What about finding more information about the longest Foreign Corrupt Practices Act sentence ever handed down earlier this year to Joel Esquenazi for bribing officials in Haiti?
3 minute read

Inside Counsel

Buffett’s private-aircraft company sues IRS for $642.7 million

Business mogul Warren Buffetts private-aircraft company, NetJets Inc., is suing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for allegedly improperly applying ticket taxes and penalties totaling $642.7 million against the company.
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Inside Counsel

Supreme Court requested to televise health care case

Move over, Judge Judy. The Supreme Court, well-versed in hearing pleas, entertained a different type of request yesterday as it was petitioned to allow its first-ever live television broadcast.
3 minute read

Inside Counsel

Whistleblowers seek reward from SEC

Three whistleblowers who tipped off the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about two banks that may have been overcharging clients for currency trades have filed claims seeking rewards for their assistance.
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Inside Counsel

Mobile device makers wage antitrust wars

These days, patent disputes among technology companies are common, particularly among those that create handheld devices. But smartphone and tablet makers are increasingly trying to conquer their rivals in another way: by accusing competitors of violating antitrust laws.
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