Richard L. Cassin Publisher and Editor
Andy Spalding Senior Editor
Jessica Tillipman Senior Editor
Elizabeth K. Spahn Contributing Editor
Eric Carlson Contributing Editor
Benjamin Kessler Contributing Editor
Michael Kuria Contributing Editor
Thomas Fox Contributing Editor
Philip Fitzgerald Contributing Editor
Marc Alain Bohn Contributing Editor
Michael Scher Contributing Editor
Bill Waite Contributing Editor
Shruti J. Shah Contributing Editor
Dr. Henry Wong Contributing Editor
Russell A. Stamets Contributing Editor
Mark R. Friedman Contributing Editor
Andrew Reichardt Editorial Intern
Dr. Henry Wong Meng Yeong | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 8:38AM 
Our series on the cornerstones of integrity has brought us to the topic of greed and what drives it.
China, Confucius, Ethics, Mahatma Gandhi Hui Zhi | Friday, May 17, 2013 at 6:18AM 
According to online allegations, Tao Mingzhe, deputy director of Shenzhen (Guangdong Province) People’s Hospital’s anesthesiology department, took bribes worth millions of dollars from drug and medical device companies, and has two mistresses. Pharma companies allegedly paid for Tao to go on sightseeing trips and attend symposiums. He is being investigated by anti-corruption authorities. The hospital said Tao is still at his post. http://fanfu.people.com.cn
Andy Spalding | Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:18AM 
After a brief end-of-the-semester hiatus we’re picking back up our series on Wal-Mart’s victims. And we’re less than half-way through.
Richard L. Cassin | Monday, May 13, 2013 at 12:18AM 
Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Friday that an internal investigation by its Audit Committee found 'likely violations of the books and records and internal controls provisions of the FCPA.' But after improvements, the company's internal controls now have no 'material weakness.'
Richard L. Cassin | Friday, May 10, 2013 at 1:08PM 
Last week, Iron Man 3 opened in China. It's a huge hit there as it is in the U.S.
China, Iron Man, Press Freedom Hui Zhi | Friday, May 10, 2013 at 6:08AM 
In Zhangzhou (Fujian Province), Lin Yuhong and Wu Jinrong were arrested for allegedly selling 40 tons of diseased pig corpses to meat processing plants in other provinces, reaping more than $486,510 in the process. The pair were hired by the local government to dispose of the pig corpses. http://news.xinhuanet.com
Benjamin Kessler | Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 2:08AM 
Covidien’s chief Asia-Pacific compliance counsel Jessie Yap recently said most healthcare firms in Asia sponsor doctors to attend conferences, a practice Yap said influences purchasing decisions “significantly.”
China, China Compliance Digest, Conferences, Covidien Richard L. Cassin | Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:28AM 
Image courtesy of Harris CorporationFlorida-based Harris Corporation said this week it has received a 'formal order of investigation' from the SEC relating to the operations of its Carefx subsidiary in China.
Hui Zhi | Friday, May 3, 2013 at 1:18AM 
He Shaoliang, deputy director of the United Front Work Department of Yangchun City (Guangdong Province), was sacked and stripped of his posts as authorities launched a probe into rape allegations against him. The alleged victim claims she fell pregnant after He raped her in 1994. The victim later sued He for child support, and filed a complaint to local disciplinary authorities. He and his accuser reportedly reached an out-of-court settlement whereby He agreed to pay university tuition for his alleged son. http://news.xinhuanet.com
Richard L. Cassin | Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 1:28AM 
IBM said in an SEC filing this week that the DOJ has opened an FCPA investigation into transactions in Poland, Argentina, Bangladesh, and Ukraine. 'The DOJ is also seeking information regarding the company’s global FCPA compliance program and its public sector business,' IBM said.
Argentina, Bangladesh, China, IBM, Judge Richard Leon, Poland, South Korea, Ukraine 
