By Marc Le Menestrel, original post on FCPA Blog, February 6, 2019 (http://www.fcpablog.com/blog/2019/2/6/zero-tolerance-policies-are-dishonest-and-damaging.html) These days, I sometimes begin my classes on corruption with an unusual admission. I announce to my students — who may be judges, police officers, military investigators, bureaucrats or any other variety of public official — that corruption is not a problem removed […]
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What is corruption? Depends on who’s looking.
By William N. Weaver, originally posted on The FCPA Blog January 29, 2019 (http://www.fcpablog.com/blog/2019/1/29/what-is-corruption-depends-on-whos-looking.html) For those interested in the study of corruption from the scientific perspective one thing stands out: actual corruption is essentially unmeasurable. It could also be observed that our imperfect measurements of corruption, even more accurate random forced response surveys, have found […]
Montana State breaks ground on Applied Research Lab
C2I founding partner Justin Cook participated in the ground breaking ceremony for the Applied Research Lab in Bozeman, MT on 23 February in his role as the MSU Innovation Campus Executive Director. Construction has already begun on the building, which will be located on the MSU Innovation Campus (West of South 19th Avenue between College […]
Whistleblower Reality
On November 1, the FPCA Blog published a post from an anonymous contributor who is a whistleblower. In the very candid article, the whistleblower describes what it’s like to repeatedly attempt to report issues internally, only to be turned away. This person’s compliance department warned them not to send or distribute the information that was […]
Understanding What Your Code Of Conduct Can And Should Be – By Joel A. Rogers
At the simplest level, a Code of Conduct should be a user-friendly guide for employees, written in plain language, that helps them navigate ethical issues in their everyday business activities. When they function at their best, good Codes of Conduct deliver a powerful message to readers both inside and outside of the company. They communicate to […]
Bombardier Investigation Illustrates Importance of Doing Your Due Diligence
Bombardier, a company that produces aircraft and train equipment and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada is under scrutiny after one of its sales executives in the Sweden office was arrested. In 2013, the Stockholm-based train division of Bombardier won a $350 million contract to supply Azerbaijan with an interlocking system for railway switches and signals. […]
Justin Cook Provides Seminar and One-On-One Consultations to MT Companies
By Kendra & Justin on March 9, 2017 in C2I News, Corporate Compliance, Export Control Reform, Export Regulations, FCPA
As a Montana World Trade Center Tech Expert Team member, Justin Cook provided a half-day seminar on “Regulated Exports” to Montana small businesses on 2 March 2017. After the seminar, Justin spent the afternoon providing one-on-one consultations to companies who desired more individualized advice. His expertise stems from a deep understanding of U.S. export regulations, […]
Regulated Export Training for Montana
By Kendra & Justin on February 7, 2017 in C2I News, Corporate Compliance, Export Control Reform, Export Regulations, International Business
Join us March 2nd at the Montana World Trade Center for a half day seminar plus one-on-one consultations with individual companies! The agenda for the day includes: • 8:00 a.m.: Check in and coffee • 8:30 a.m.: Export Control 101—ITAR, EAR, and OFAC • 10:30 a.m.: Introduction to Exceptions/ Exemptions (focus on Canada, Europe, and Cuba) […]
Acting Brazil President Dissolves Anti-Corruption Agency
By Kendra & Justin on May 13, 2016 in Corporate Compliance, Customs and Courtesies, International Business
Michel Temer assumed office yesterday as interim president following President Dilma Rousseff’s removal who is awaiting trial for impeachment. Mr. Temer’s first formal act was to approve Provisional Measure No. 726 of May 12, 2016, which completely dissolves Brazil’s main anti-corruption enforcement agency, the Comptroller General (CGU). This Provisional Measure dissolved and/or merged a series of Ministries […]
Tripartite Economic Summit – Auckland 2016
Justin Cook of C2I will be traveling to Auckland, New Zealand to participate in the Tripartite Summit (Los Angeles/Guangzhou/Auckland) to speak about U.S. trade compliance regulations and how they impact U.S., Chinese, and New Zealand Hi-Tech companies. C2I is proud to have the opportunity to support this ambitious summit and to support the international expansion of […]