Should You Fire Your Corrupt Client?
June 18, 2012
What should a lawyer do when faced with a client engaged in corrupt activities?
Tag Archives: corruption
Comparative Corruption: SEC Goes After Movie Studios Over China Deals
April 26, 2012
A highly-regulated industry that is growing rapidly and is partially closed to foreign investment might have corruption problems? Imagine that.
SOE Officials No Longer Able To Plead Costanza Defense
March 27, 2012
You know, the law changes rapidly. Things like bribery and insider trading, well, it’s hard to keep up with what’s still illegal these days.
Is U.S. Anti-corruption Enforcement Too Tough?
March 12, 2012
Anti-corruption laws are tough to avoid when you’re doing business overseas, but instead of governments relaxing enforcement, perhaps enterprises should step up compliance programs.
What to Do About “Ant Corruption”?
January 16, 2012
Small-time administrative corruption seems to be getting worse in China. Does this tell us anything about enforcement efforts? What should be prioritized?
Nestle Gets Tag Team Treatment from Chinese Media
November 2, 2011
Don’t be surprised if People’s Daily or Xinhua runs a story tomorrow about Nestlé and soil erosion in the Northeast. Anything’s possible.
Foreign MNC Witch Hunt? Now Might be a Good Time for That Internal Audit
November 1, 2011
These days, no press coverage for multinationals in China equates to good PR. Time to engage the cloaking device.
Tales From the Income Gap: “We’re Not Corrupt. We Just Traffic In Counterfeit Goods.”
September 30, 2011
All sins may be equal in God’s sight, but that certainly isn’t true in present-day China. Sometimes admitting to a lesser offense is a wise move.
J’accuse! Media Libels Hero Tax Collectors (who happen to own a yacht)
September 27, 2011
People see a big boat and government officials, and they immediately assume a corrupt purpose. Have we all become that jaded and cynical?
Has China Lost Faith in Meritocracy?
September 13, 2011
With an income gap, privilege and corruption, there is an automatic presumption against meritorious advancement. This is bad news for China’s hi-tech economic development plans.
How Corrupt SOE Executives Get Into Canada
April 25, 2011
Here’s a very entertaining glimpse into the world of shady immigration consultants. Ever wonder how all these corrupt officials get into Canada?
Is Beijing ‘Misdiagnosing’ the Income Inequality Problem?
February 24, 2011
If most people in China resent privilege, not the wealthy, then should the government even bother narrowing the income gap?
The Irony of the ‘My Father is Li Gang’ Case
February 1, 2011
After all is said and done, I find it interesting that the case of Li Qiming, who was found guilty of manslaughter last week, became famous for something that never actually happened. The kid ran over two people, killing one, and then tried to use the name of his famous father to avoid prosecution. Well, [...]
FCPA Enforcement: Going After Executives
December 3, 2010
If you thought current enforcement of the FCPA was tough, take a look at what might be coming next. CEOs beware!
China’s Involuntary Commitment System: An Update
October 13, 2010
A new study on China’s involuntary commitment system points to serious abuses and further demonstrates the need for reform.
Public Corruption: Have You No Shame?
September 5, 2010
One thief equals one guilty individual. With two hundred thieves, we all bear some responsibility.
Enforcing China Court Decisions: Help Is On the Way?
July 21, 2010
Enforcing court judgments in China can be very difficult, particularly when government agencies fail to cooperate with one another. The Supreme Court is working on it.
New Editorial on Government Transparency Law in China
June 11, 2010
Baimiao township in Sichuan gained a lot of attention earlier this year when it posted its budget online. Tsinghua Law prof Cheng Jie has written an excellent (non-tech) comparative analysis of government transparency law.
Government Procurement Tips: Don’t Forget About IP
May 13, 2010
Nice post at CLB by Dan on success tips for foreign companies that wish to sell to the Chinese government. The original article was by law firm Reed Smith (which bought out a Hong Kong/Beijing law firm a year or so ago), in which they set out several very good pointers for enterprises wishing to [...]
Rule of Law: Fake Warrants Used to Extort Bail Money (Part III)
May 10, 2010
Time to finish up this story about the people in Hebei whose arrests were based on forged warrants. Part I was a run-down of the facts surrounding the arrest and how these individuals were processed by the criminal justice system. Part II discussed the fake arrest warrant issue and how it might be a broader [...]