Compliance Officers Struggling with Expanded Responsibilities and Liabilities

The recent Munich Court Judgment against Neubürger (April 2014) has shown how the failure to address regulatory risks and comply with relevant laws exposes senior management to prosecution. As a result, legal counsel and compliance officers whose responsibility it is to report to, adequately inform and protect the board are increasingly challenged to answer to…

The Corruption risks Scandinavian businesses face when doing business in overseas markets

Recent enforcement activities by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and FCPA are signaling a new era of relentless investigation and prosecution of corrupt practices. The cases involve investigations for individuals and companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Alstom UK, Airbus Group NV, Sweett Group and others. In this article we review the recent bribery and corruption…

European Online Gaming – Industry News

Bwin gaming group hit by Greek internet block, By Oliver Smith, Posted on City A.M. ONLINE gambling group Bwin.party said yesterday that blocks by Greek internet service providers would hit earnings this year. “In Greece, despite an outstanding infringement notice issued by the European Commission, ISP blocking since August 2013 has, in contravention of EU law, continued…