Welcome to Episode #40! Tom and I have a guest! Our guest, Barry Vitou from Pinsent Masons—and of The Bribery Act site fame—talks to us about the recent news that his firm dug up that the SFO has conduct exactly -0- raids this year. Ouch.
We made a new over/under bet for the SFO and the UK Bribery Act:
Announcement of an investigation: March 15, 2013
Both Tom and Barry took the under. I’m taking the over (just because).
Bringing a Case: December 15, 2013
Tom took the under, Barry took the over. I’m taking the over.
The bet is a pint of Sam Adams versus a pint of Guinness.
Plus, we talk about recent articles that made us ask, WTF? We talk about recent DOJ losses, and Tom wonders where Howard went, and when the person impersonating him will return him. We talk about Lindsey and the dropped appeal, Carson pleas and motions (including one involving the FCPA Professor), Walmart, and finally, whistleblowers. It’s a chock-full episode.
Show notes:
00:32: Interview with Barry Vitou (What has the SFO been spending their time on?)
22:09: Tom and I talk about why the SFO hasn’t brought a case
23:34: Three articles that made Tom and I say, “WTF?”
32:57: What’s going on with the DOJ lately? John Edwards, Ted Stevens, trial losses, trial screwups (34:57: Tom tells me I’m totally wrong; 43:03: I talk about the Bronx DA’s Office)
47:33: DOJ dismisses Lindsey appeal
51:44: Carson defendant pled guilty
52:30: Motion to Exclude Professor Koehler as an expert in the Carson trial
1:01:55: Whistleblower study: the data might surprise you
1:07:29: Walmart moving in the right direction
1:09:48: Go to Compliance Week! It’s not too late!
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