Articles

E.g., 2026-09
Title Abstract Author Volume Issue Date Publishedsort ascending Geographic Identifier Subject Areas
U.S. Unseals Criminal Charges against 4 Prominent Honduran Businessmen for Laundering Narcotics Proceeds and Designates a Bank for the First Time under the Kingpin Act On October 7, 2015, Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and other law enforcement officials announced the unsealing of criminal charges against four Honduran... Bruce Zagaris 31 10 2015-10-23 Honduras, United States Arrest, Asset Seizure, Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Bribery, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Drugs & Trafficking, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Gang Activity, Indictment, Investigation, Money Laundering, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Organized Crime, Sanctions
FIFA Suspends Blatter and Other Officials On October 8, 2015, FIFA announced that, in accordance with its Code of Ethics, it has suspended Joseph S. Blatter from his duties as FIFA President following the decision of the Adjudicatory Chamber... Bruce Zagaris 31 10 2015-10-16 Switzerland Bribery, Compliance, Confidentiality, Corruption, Enforcement of International Sports Law, Financial Crimes, Investigation, Legal Ethics, Penalties, Policy/Directives, Transparency
UN Security Council Authorizes Mission Against Human Traffickers off Libyan Coast At its 7532nd meeting on October 9, 2015, the Security Council of the United Nations adopted the British-drafted resolution with 14 votes in favor. Venezuela abstained.The resolution approved the... Michael Plachta 31 10 2015-10-16 European Union, Libya, United Kingdom, Venezuela Border Security, Comparative and International Law, Detention, Extortion, Gangs, Human Rights, Human Trafficking, Immigration, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Law, Investigation, Jurisdiction, Maritime, Policy/Directives, Security Council, Smuggle, United Nations
Council of the European Union: Outcome of the Meeting on Home and Justice Affairs At its 3415th meeting on October 8 and 9, 2015, the European Union’s Justice and Home Affairs Council discussed and adopted position on a number of criminal justice, home and law enforcement issues. Michael Plachta 31 10 2015-10-16 European Union, Europe Arms Trafficking, Comparative and International Law, Conferences, Council of the European Union, Counter-terrorism, Data Privacy, Data Sharing, Intelligence, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime, Prosecution, Terrorism
U.S. Attorney in New York Charges Former U.N. General Assembly President and Five Others with Bribery Scheme On October 6, 2015, Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and other law enforcement officials, announced  that former United Nations (“UN”) Ambassador for... Bruce Zagaris 31 10 2015-10-16 Antigua & Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda, China Money Laundering, Tax Crimes, United Nations
Civil Lawsuits against Petrobras, Directors, and Underwriters for Losses Due to Concealment of Bribes On September 25, 2015, Lord Abbett Investment Trust and other plaintiffs brought a securities action against Petrobras and affiliates, its directors, and U.S. underwriters for concealment of bribes... Bruce Zagaris 31 10 2015-10-16 Brazil, United States Bank Secrecy, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Conspiracy, Corruption, Disclosure, Due Diligence, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, False Papers, Financial Crimes, Financial Supervision, International Banking Supervision, International Crimes, Investigation, Lawsuits, Money Laundering, Oversight, Securities Exchange Commission, Securities Law, Securities Trade Enforcement, Transparency, Trial, Victims Compensation
U.S. Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer Discusses Trends Towards Convergence In International Anti-Trust Enforcement Cooperation On September 29, 2015, speaking at the Ninth Annual Global Antitrust Enforcement Symposium U.S. Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer discussed convergence in anti-trust enforcement cooperation since... Bruce Zagaris 31 10 2015-10-09 United States Adjective Enforcement, Antitrust Cooperation, Banking Supervision, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Conferences, Cross-Border Communication, Data Sharing, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Financial Enforcement, International Convention, International Cooperation, Oversight, Regulation
International Criminal Court Prosecutes Malian for Destroying Cultural Property On September 30, 2015, after a hearing involving Ahmad Al Faqi Al Mahdi, a Malian, before Judge Cuno Tarfusser, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Chamber found that... Bruce Zagaris 31 10 2015-10-09 Netherlands Art and Cultural Property, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Crimes against Humanity, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Deportation, Fair Trial, Human Rights, International Cooperation, International Crimes, International Criminal Court, Investigation, Prosecution
Council of Europe Adopts Resolution and Recommendation on Pretrial Detention in Europe At its 34th sitting held on October 1st, 2015, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted Resolution and Recommendation on practical aspects of pretrial detention in European... Michael Plachta 31 10 2015-10-09 Europe Administration of Justice, Arrest, Charged with Crimes, Civil Rights, Comparative and International Law, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Detention, European Court of Human Rights, Fair Trial, Human Rights, International Convention, International Cooperation, International Law, Law Enforcement, Prisoner Rights, Sentencing, Trial
UK Concludes Prisoner Transfer Agreement with Jamaica and Agrees to Build New Prison in Jamaica On September 30, 2015, United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron announced the conclusion of a prisoner transfer agreement with Jamaica as he made the first visit by a UK Prime Minister to Jamaica... Bruce Zagaris 31 10 2015-10-02 Jamaica, United States Chemicals Smuggle, Civil Rights, Comparative and International Law, Court Conviction, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Detention, Extradition, Fair Trial, International Cooperation, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Jurisdiction, Prisoner Rights
China and U.S. Agree to Cooperate on Multiple Enforcement Issues during Xi’s Visit to the White House On September 25, 2015, at the conclusion of Chinese President Xi’s state visit to the White House, the two governments agreed to cooperate on a wide range of issues, including cybersecurity, wildlife... Bruce Zagaris 31 10 2015-10-02 China, United States Computer Crimes, Corruption, Counter-terrorism, Cross-Border Communication, Cybercrime, Data Privacy, Data Sharing, Information Exchange, International Cooperation, International Crimes, Internet Crime, Jurisdiction, Law Enforcement, Oversight, Policy/Directives, Political Leaders, Wildlife, Wildlife Smuggle
Mexico Extradites Drug Cartel Members and Conspirator in Murder of ICE Special Agent to U.S. On September 30, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that the Mexican government has extradited thirteen individuals, including the alleged conspirator in the 2011 killing of an... Bruce Zagaris 31 10 2015-10-02 Mexico, United States Arms Trafficking, Arrest, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Detention, Drugs & Trafficking, Extradition, Financial Crimes, Gangs, Illegal Importation, Indictment, Investigation, Law Enforcement, Money Laundering, Murder, Organized Crime
U.S. District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction against FinCEN’s Enforcement of Special Measures against FBME Bank Ltd. On August 27, 2015, U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper of the U.S. District Court for District of Columbia issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial... Bruce Zagaris 31 9 2015-09-18 Cyprus, Tanzania, United States Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Compliance, Court Conviction, Due Diligence, Fair Trial, Fair Use, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Freezing of Assets, Lawsuits, Legislation, Money Laundering, Offshore Banking, Offshore trusts, Oversight, Policy/Directives
U.S. Court Imposes John Doe Summons against Belize Offshore Banks On September 16, 2015, a U.S. District Court in Miami entered an order authorizing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to serve a "John Doe" summons seeking information about U.S. taxpayers who may... Bruce Zagaris 31 9 2015-09-18 Belize, United States Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Asset Forfeiture, Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Court Conviction, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Investigation, Money Laundering, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens, Taxation, Transparency, Treaties
Swiss Authorize Extradition to U.S. and Both U.S. and Swiss Promise More Prosecutions and FIFA Proposes Reforms During the second week of September 2015, efforts to prosecute alleged wrongdoing in FIFA continued along with the announcement that the Swiss government has approved the extradition of a former FIFA... Bruce Zagaris 31 9 2015-09-18 Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, United States Administration of Justice, Charged with Crimes, Conspiracy, Corruption, Counterfeiting, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Data Sharing, Extradition, International Cooperation, Money Laundering
Times Have Changed -- 30 Years IELR In September 1985, my law firm partner Bruce Zagaris invited me to get his idea off the ground: an International Enforcement Law Reporter. Thirty years later, he invited a note on its anniversary. Clemens Kochinke 31 9 2015-09-11
Spain Extradites 2 Pakistani Nationals to U.S. for Conspiracy to Commit Narco-Terrorism On September 4, 2015, Spain extradited Hameed Chishti and Wahab Chishti, both Pakistani nationals residing in Spain, to the U.S. where they are charged with conspiring to commit narco-terrorism, to... Bruce Zagaris 31 9 2015-09-11 Colombia, Pakistan, Spain, United States Arms Trafficking, Arrest, Asset Seizure, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Counter-terrorism, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Drug Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Extradition, Illegal Importation, International Cooperation, International Courts, International Crimes, Investigation, Jurisdiction, Law Enforcement, Organized Crime
More Settlements between the Justice Department and Swiss Banks Two additional settlements have occurred between the U.S. Department of Justice and Swiss banks under the Swiss Bank Program, which was announced on August 29, 2013, and gives a mechanism for Swiss... Bruce Zagaris 31 9 2015-09-11 Switzerland, United States Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Confidentiality, Cross-Border Communication, Data Privacy, Data Sharing, Disclosure, Due Diligence, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Financial Crimes, Financial Enforcement, Financial Supervision, Investigation, Law Enforcement, Offshore Banking, Offshore trusts, Oversight, Penalties, Settlement, Tax Crimes, Tax Enforcement, Tax Havens, Taxation
International Criminal Court Requests Explanation from South Africa Concerning Al Bashir On September 4, 2015, Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an order requesting submissions from the Republic of South Africa ("South Africa") for the purposes of... Michael Plachta 31 9 2015-09-11 South Africa, Sudan Adjective Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Compliance, Crimes against Humanity, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Indictment, International Criminal Court, Jurisdiction, Law Enforcement, Mutual Legal Assistance, Political Leaders, Political Strife, Prosecution, Warrants
U.S. Extradites U.S. Citizen in Quadruple Murder to the Czech Republic On August 31, 2015, the U.S. government extradited U.S. citizen Kevin Dahlgren to the Czech Republic to stand trial on murder charges in that country. Bruce Zagaris 31 9 2015-09-11 Czech Republic, United States Arrest, Charged with Crimes, Comparative and International Law, Court Conviction, Crimes, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, Cross-Border Communication, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Sharing, Extradition, Investigation, Law Enforcement, Murder, Sentencing

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