Boeing 737 MAX Archives - Corruption, Crime & Compliance

30 Jul, 2024

Deep Dive into Proposed Boeing Plea Agreement (Part II of III)

DOJ and Boeing have entered into a proposed plea agreement that will require judicial scrutiny and determinations of the public interest and the victims’ rights under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3771 [“CVRA”]. The prosed Plea Agreement includes several interesting features that address appointment of an independent compliance monitor, and Boeing’s consideration of the impact of Boeing’s malfeasance on the victims’ families....

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5 Mar, 2024

Boeing Reaches $51 Million Settlement with State Department for ITAR Violations

Boeing continues to struggle. As troubles mount for Boeing, it is clear that it suffers from real and pervasive culture issues that have been reflected in serious safety failures, financial difficulties, regulatory violations and serious reputational damage. Boeing’s troubles permeate every part of its organization — from the board to senior executives, to its operations and its overall ethics and compliance commitment. As a result...

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29 Mar, 2022

Boeing Technical Pilot Acquitted on Criminal Charges from 737 Max Safety Scandal

The Department of Justice criminal prosecution of Mark Forkner, chief technical pilot at Boeing responsible for the 737 Max, ended in quick acquittal. DOJ prosecutors suffered an embarrassing loss in an attempt to hold Forkner responsible for misleading FAA officials on the training level required for pilots flying the 737 MAX. DOJ’s loss ends its prosecutions stemming from the Boeing 737 Max safety scandal. In...

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4 Feb, 2021

Boeing’s 737 MAX Scandal: A Fair Resolution? (Part III of III)

Boeing’s settlement with DOJ raises more questions than answers. While I understand that a criminal case against Boeing requires DOJ to identify one or more individuals who have committed a crime that can be fairly attributed to the Boeing corporation. The doctrine of respondeat superior is the mechanism by which this legal attribution occurs. Boeing has been praised for its remediation efforts and its end...