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School Board Trustee, City Commissioner Indicted For Bribery After Lengthy Investigation In Fort Bend County
Posted on · It started with a vote on a contract to do work for the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.
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Why is Houston the ‘Epicenter’ for Foreign Bribery Investigations?
Posted on · Back in 1977, Congress passed the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. It stipulates companies can be held liable for unethical actions like bribery conducted by a foreign subsidiary or a contractor. Tom Fox, an attorney who specializes in corporate compliance with the FCPA, says Houston is at “the epicenter of the FCPA enforcement world.” We talk […]
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Bribery, Air Conditioning and Juneteenth at 150: Friday’s Show (June 19, 2015)
Posted on · Back in 1977, Congress passed the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. It stipulates companies can be held liable for unethical actions like bribery conducted by a foreign subsidiary or a contractor. Tom Fox, an attorney who specializes in corporate compliance with the FCPA, says Houston is at “the epicenter of the FCPA enforcement world.” On this […]