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All Eyes on Colombia, and Generational Change
4.20.2012
Last weekend’s Summit of the Americas put all eyes on Colombia and, in doing so, generational change. In the sixth such meeting of regional leaders, thirty-three Heads of State met in a country that, until recently, was known for war, drugs, and kidnappings. As President Obama stated: “[T]here was a time not so long ago […]
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Latin America is not a Country (Managing FCPA compliance when risks are diverse)
2.28.2012
I was recently asked to give a presentation on a webinar about common corruption risks in Latin America. My first reaction – impossible. As people in the region will sometimes tell you, “Latin America is not a country.” It is a massive region with more than half a billion people and 24 different nations represented. […]
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Violence, Threats, and Anti-Corruption Compliance (Thoughts on Brazil’s Latest Killings)
2.17.2012
In the last week, two Brazilian journalists, Paulo Rodrigues of Jornal da Praça and Mario Lopes of Vassouras na Net, have been murdered. Both were vocal critics of corruption there. One was killed by men on motorcycles. The other was abducted from his home with his girlfriend and later shot dead. These developments are tragedies […]
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What Keeps Latin America Compliance Counsel Up at Night
12.27.2011
When I launched my own FCPA law practice, I quickly learned the most important question to ask clients: “What keeps you up at night?” For the General Counsel with whom I speak, more often than not the answer is – “the FCPA.” Compliance officers with responsibility for FCPA issues get more specific. Over the last […]