Tagged: Malaysia Corruption

Goldman Sachs and the Economic Impact of Corruption

The breadth of Goldman Sachs’ corruption in the recent DOJ and SEC FCPA enforcement action underscored the important global goal of reducing corruption.  It goes without saying – corruption has a pernicious impact on economic development of fragile economies to the detriment of thousands, if not millions, of innocent civilians.  The measurement of such harms is often cited to describe the scope of suffering for...

The Goldman Sachs 1MDB Scandal: The Doctrine of Respondeat Superior

As Goldman Sachs continues to navigate its way through the 1MDB investigation and prosecution, there is no question that the media is beginning to focus on who at Goldman Sachs knew about the bribery activity (or should have known) and what liability, if any, Goldman Sachs will incur as a result. At the outset, it is important to remember what facts have been disclosed so...