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Criminal

Oct. 14, 2010

CB Richard Ellis Admits FCPA Probe

In another sign that U.S. businesses are taking the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act seriously, CB Richard Ellis has disclosed to investors it fired six employees in China and is investigating possible violations.

By Gabe Friedman

Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - In another sign that U.S. businesses are ramping up self-policing efforts over the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, real estate behemoth CB Richard Ellis recently acknowledged it fired six employees for potential violations of the federal bribery act and initiated the second internal investigation this year into its own business dealings in China.

CB Richard Ellis, based...

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