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The Essential Advocate, Philippe Sands Makes the Case for a New International Crime Called Ecocide

BRUSSELS—Philippe Sands steps off his train at Brussels’ Midi station and sees a familiar face amidst a flurry of passengers.  The British lawyer is flush with energy, despite being at the tail end of a week-long visit with clients on the island nation of Mauritius. His casual black jacket, navy blue scarf and black boots… Read More »

Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery, Country Analysis, CDR Essential Intelligence – White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

I  Executive summary Fraud, asset tracing and recovery always present challenges.  Fortunately, in the U.S., the process is less problematic because we have the benefit of: established common law and statutory law designed to protect against fraud; well-developed case law interpreting the law; a well-trained and educated judiciary; … Read More »