

Fighting Corruption Through Strategic Litigation
Strategic litigation, the practice of bringing a lawsuit to catalyze some larger systemic objective, is not a new tool in the anti-corruption and anti-kleptocracy arsenal, but for a variety of reasons, it has been comparatively less utilized...

Marc Schleifer
Sep 43 min read


Notes for Navigating a Corruption Investigation
Dealing with unethical behavior and corruption inside your organization is challenging. It requires a mix of leadership, legal acumen, and emotional intelligence. During a crisis, executive, legal, and compliance teams should consider ways to ensure the investigation process acknowledges the human element of an investigation while maintaining integrity. Whether wrapping up an investigation or preparing for a day that never arrives, addressing corruption requires legal precisi

Michele Crymes
Jun 102 min read


How DOGE’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Will Fuel Global Corruption
Corruption is a key driver of extreme poverty and inequality throughout the world. While an exact figure remains elusive, the UN estimates that corruption costs $2.6 trillion annually, or 5% of the world's GDP. Corruption is also a destabilizing force that is frequently at the heart of global events.

Emma Ritz
May 135 min read


The Hidden Costs of the FCPA Pause (Part 1): Corruption as a Business Practice & Erosion of Integrity
The Trump administration issued an executive order (EO) pausing enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to prioritize...

Michele Crymes
Mar 202 min read


How Will the Foreign Aid Freeze Impact the Global Fight against Corruption?
On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order on “Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid” ....

Marc Schleifer
Feb 252 min read


Reframing Compliance Failures: Discovering Misconduct Signals that a Compliance Program is Working
Years ago, I was providing anti-corruption compliance training to the C-Suite of a large company when I discussed the importance of...

Jessica Tillipman
Jan 93 min read
