Worldwide: Crime

In March, we wrote about the Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issuing a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) aimed to combat Mexican-based drug cartels.

The legal definition of consent is clear: it must be a voluntary, affirmative, and ongoing agreement to engage in sexual activity.

In a significant policy shift, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum titled "Ending Regulation By Prosecution," on April 7, 2025, signaling a change in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) approach to digital assets.

This alert answers the most asked questions about the new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime.

On April 18, 2012, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Mohamad v. Palestinian Authority, holding that only natural persons can be held liable under the Torture Victim Protection Act of 1991 (TVPA or Act).

The Financial Action Task Force on money laundering ("FATF") adopted revisions to the international standards on combating money laundering and financing of terrorism.

The need for a balanced approach to policing that considers both crime prevention and rehabilitation.

The NSW police strip search protocols are contained in the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW).

2024 New South Wales Drug Summit report recommended 56 priority actions are taken.

La présente Newsletter de Monfrini Bitton Klein vise à offrir, de manière hebdomadaire, un tour d'horizon de la jurisprudence rendue par le Tribunal fédéral dans les principaux domaines d'activité de l'Etude, soit le droit pénal économique et le recouvrement d'actifs (asset recovery).

Vid årsskiftet trädde en ny lag i kraft i Sverige som syftar till att skärpa straffen för företagskapning. Denna lagändring är ett svar på det växande problemet med att företag utnyttjas för brottsliga ändamål, vilket har blivit allt vanligare under de senaste åren.

2024 New South Wales Drug Summit report recommended 56 priority actions are taken.