Tag: International
Herbalife Agrees to Pay $123M to Settle Charges Related to 10-Year Bribery Scheme in China
NewsHerbalife Nutrition Ltd.’s (‘Herbalife’) recent settlement of bribery allegations demonstrates the U.S. government’s continuing focus on China and the critical role that board members and senior management of multinationals play in overseeing compliance globally.
World Acceptance Corporation Settles FCPA Charges with the SEC for $21.7 Million
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World Acceptance Corporation (WAC), a US-based consumer loan company, agreed to pay the SEC $21.7 million for FCPA violations in Mexico. WAC’s cited violations covered the full gamut of FCPA violations, including bribery payments to government officials in Mexico, failure to keep accurate books and records and inadequate internal accounting controls.
BigLaw Firm Sued Over $3M Wire Transfer to Fraudster’s Account
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Holland & Knight is facing a lawsuit alleging that it failed to prevent the transfer of more than $3 million to a fraudster’s account in Hong Kong.
Tezos Likely Avoiding SEC Action With $25M Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement
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The Tezos class-action lawsuit from law firm Block & Leviton will likely conclude in a $25-million settlement on August 27.
Judge Says Apple Must Face Shareholder Lawsuit
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Apple will have to face a lawsuit claiming the tech giant fraudulently concealed decreased demand for iPhones, leading to tens of billions of dollars in shareholder losses.
Taking Care of Business (Day) – Defining “Business Day” in Agreements
Insight
In the USA, being all business all the time, “Business Day” is relatively easy to define, but suppose you have an international transaction?
What If a Border Agent Seeks Your Smartphone That Includes Client Secrets?
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What is an attorney to do if a customs agent asks to peruse the attorney’s smart phone?
Survey: Workplace Equality, Mental Health and Brexit are Top Concerns of European Employers
Insight
Littler reports the survey found that improving workplace equality is top-of-mind for European employers, and most respondents are moving to address equal pay and workplace harassment.
Forum: Examine the Risks and Rewards for Cross-Border Deals
Event, June 20, 2017, New York
Bloomberg BNA and World Services Group will present the Cross-Border Deals Forum to hear about the current risk assessment, which deals are facing greater scrutiny and which deals are enjoying a more positive outlook.
Planning and Protecting Your Projects Through International Contracts – Beyond the Boilerplate
EVENT, Oct. 29, 7:30 a.m. CDT
BakerHostetler will present the first program in a series of in-depth presentations and discussions that explore key legal and commercial issues unique to international contracts. It will include an in-person event and a webinar.
