May 25, 2012

U.K.'s Sweeping Anti-Corruption Legislation Increases Risk For Businesses

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Bethany Hengsbach
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Consumer Protection / Financial Institutions & Banking / Securities & SEC
European Union / United Kingdom / All International
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The United Kingdom’s answer to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) has arrived.  The UK Bribery Act 2010, which received Royal Assent on April 8, 2010, is both stricter and broader than the FCPA.  The U.K. Ministry of Justice announced on July 23, 2010 that the implementation of the Act will be delayed until April 2011, which gives companies much-needed time to prepare for the changes it will bring.

The following article by Bethany Hengsbach was originally published in the Financial Executive. To read the article please click here, or visit the Financial Executive website.

Copyright © 2012, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP.

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Bethany Hengsbach
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Ms. Hengsbach is a partner in the Government Contracts and Regulated Industries Practice Group in the firm's Los Angeles office.  Ms. Hengsbach specializes in commercial litigation and government contracts, with an emphasis on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, contractual disputes, and class actions. Ms. Hengsbach has represented businesses and individuals in litigation, arbitrations and investigations related to government contracts, international corporate compliance, trade secret misappropriation, products liability, professional liability, business torts, real estate, and...

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