Bribery: USA penalties for UK company Diageo
The USA's SEC has fined UK head-quartered drinks company Diageo in relation its accounting relating to to a series of breaches of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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Bribery & Corruption
Bribery and corruption corrode or lubricate, depending on one's point of view. Cultural differences and relative wealth make it difficult to know what is bribery and corruption and what are social and business norms. With increasing focus on bribery and corruption, however, legal frameworks are meeting those norms head to head. Contribute