The world is currently in a state of great turmoil as a result of, among other things, the effects of the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the global economy remains fragile.

If anyone needed a wakeup call as to how critical a functioning compliance system and culture is, look no further than the recent reports in the Austrian media about allegations of fraud launched against a surgeon working at one of Vienna's most renowned public-sector hospitals.

Due to social fraud and the use of dummy companies in the construction industry, the public authorities lose a significant amount of annual taxes and social security contributions.

In our Legal Insights edition of 9 March 2015, we already adressed the recent decision issued by the District Court of Munich No I in Germany on the liability of directors for inadequate compliance organizations.

Bettina Knötzl, Vorsitzende von Transparency International Austria, sprach kürzlich mit Katja Arthofer, Ö1 Mittagsjournal, über die dringende Notwendigkeit...

Transparency International recently released its 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories around the globe by their perceived levels of public sector corruption...

House searches have been all over the news in Austria recently. In case you have been wondering what happens to your phone, laptop and tablet when the prosecutor comes knocking...

Austria's breach of trust provision found its way back into the limelight only recently via the prominent criminal proceedings against the former management of LIBRO AG, a leading non-food retailer.

As of 1 August 2016 public prosecutors may access information contained in the account registry without prior court approval.

The success of a new leniency regime, as provided for in the Austrian Criminal Code as of 1 January 2011, will depend on whether it gives the whistleblower sufficient incentives to present themselves to the public prosecutor, and whether the regulation offers a high level of predictability for those involved in the case.

Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 is out—and Austria's ranking is alarming.

Mit 1.1.2019 sind wesentliche Änderungen im Verwaltungsstrafrecht in Kraft getreten.

Transparency International's newly released Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 delivers cautiously positive news for Austria. With 69 points and a ranking of 21st globally, Austria has improved from last year's...

The debate around Section 153 of the Austrian Criminal Code, relating to the offence of breach of trust, is now entering the next round.

Bis 14.11.2022 können Sie das Interview hier nachhören: Korruptes Österreich..aus ExpertInnensicht | Guten Morgen Salzburg, 07.11. | Radio Salzburg | ORF-Radiothek...

Remember when phones were only for calling? Or when laptop computers were barely portable, tablets were basically science-fiction and clouds were only something you saw in the sky...

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice recently released a "Resource Guide to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act" regarding the application and enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA").

On 3 December 2014, Transparency International, the leading civil society organisation fighting corruption worldwide, released its 20th annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).

In a democracy governed by the rule of law, decision-making processes and actions should be visible and understandable.