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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Dear Friends of
Pericles,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I would like to let you know
about new, timely and practical course that Pericles will be sponsoring starting
Feb 12, 2011, “Transnational Bribery: FCPA Compliance.”
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
(FCPA) prosecutions have exploded in the last 5 years. In 2006, the U.S.
Department of Justice brought two enforcement actions. In 2009, it brought
26. Cases have been brought against some of the biggest companies in the
world. In 2008, the German company Siemens agreed to pay more than $1.6
billion in fines and penalties to settle an FCPA case and in 2010 the British
defense contractor BAE agreed to pay more than $450 million to settle FCPA
charges. Charges under the FCPA can be fatal for a company and therefore
understanding the FCPA has become essential for every international business
lawyer. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Moreover, the new UK
Anti-Bribery Act goes into effect soon and international companies can be
subject not only to US liability but to extremely broad liability in the
U.K.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Companies are hurrying to
establish procedures and ensure that members of their staffs are knowledgeable
on these issues to avoid potentially expensive liability. Knowledge of
FCPA rules is especially important to any company involved in international
negotiations and contracting.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This course, taught fully in
English, will examine the key legal issues related to the FCPA, including what
constitutes a bribe; who is considered a government official; corporate and
successor liability; application of the federal sentencing guidelines; the
elements of an effective compliance program; the “facilitating payments” and
“promotional expenses” exceptions; the “business purpose” rule and the role of
local law. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The course will also examine
the new U.K. Anti-bribery law. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The course is taught by Thomas
Firestone, Assistant U.S. Attorney and Resident Legal Adviser at the U.S.
Embassy. Tom has many years experience in Russia and has
considerable hands on experience in the prosecution of organized crime and
corruption cases. He is a widely known writer and an excellent lecturer on
FCPA compliance. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The cost of the course is
22,000 rubles, not including the textbook, which can be purchased in limited
copies from Pericles or purchased from web based booksellers, or
downloaded in Kindle and other bookreader editions. There is a 3000 ruble
discount for individuals who are not company sponsored, and for AIBEc
students. The course meets four Saturday mornings (February 12, 19, 26 and
March 5) from 10:00-13:00. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">For more information please
contact Pericles 495-649-2273 or email <A
href="mailto:info@pericles.ru">info@pericles.ru</A> Or you can
contact me directly at the address below.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Best
Regards,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Marian<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Marian
Dent<BR>Dean<BR>Pericles<BR>American Business & Legal Education
Project<BR>1st Miusskaya Ulitsa 22, bldg 3<BR>Moscow 125047, Russia<BR>(7-495)
649-2273<BR><A href="mailto:mdent@pericles.ru">mdent@pericles.ru</A><BR><A
href="http://www.pericles.ru">www.pericles.ru</A></SPAN><o:p></o:p></P>
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