There was Congressional testimony last fall to consider possible modifications to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. In part the testimony focused on the issue of FCPA compliance procedures as a defense for a business organization. Under current practice those procedures …

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SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro continued to press congress for adequate funding which would permit the Commission to carry out its statutory duties and avoid furloughs. At the same time the agency continues to suffer through its latest scandal. This one …

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