Foreign

Cracking Down on Foreign Bribery: Japan Strengthens Laws and Prosecutions

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TOKYO, JAPAN – The Unfair Competition Prevention Act (UCPA) in Japan prohibits bribery of foreign public officials, and recent trends show that Japanese authorities are paying more attention to corruption than ever before. The UCPA considers bribery of foreign public officials punishable when it is related to an international commercial transaction. This includes activities such as international trade and cross-border investment. The bribe must be provided to foreign public officials or others, and it must be made with the intention of obtaining illicit gains in business. To establish a case of bribery, prosecutors must prove … Read more

Why Nigerians and Foreign Nationals Face Visa Denials: Insights from a US Immigration Lawyer

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Houston, Texas – A US immigration lawyer has provided insights into the possible reasons for the denial of visa applications for Nigerians and other foreign nationals. Lelia, a principal attorney at Essien Law Firm, highlighted the importance of avoiding contradictions in applications and statements during the visa process. In a TikTok video, Lelia emphasized that visa officers deny applications when they do not believe the applicant or when there are inconsistencies in the information provided. However, she offered solutions to ensure a successful visa application, including being prepared, speaking confidently, and providing detailed and consistent … Read more

Former Burisma Lawyer Retroactively Registers as Foreign Agent, Raising Questions About Hunter Biden’s Actions

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer who previously represented the head of Ukrainian energy company Burisma has retroactively registered as a foreign agent for the work he did for the company seven years ago. The registration was filed with the U.S. Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which requires disclosure of work for foreign clients. John Buretta, the lawyer in question, had worked for Burisma’s co-founder Mykola Zlochevsky amid corruption investigations by the Ukrainian government and U.S. authorities. The registration from Buretta raises questions about why Hunter Biden, who also worked for … Read more