This book delves into the critical theme of compliance, which has
become paramount for corporations and legal professionals,
particularly in the realm of Economic Criminal Law. Following
high-profile corruption scandals, such as “Operation Car Wash”—a
landmark case in Brazil—corporate behavior has undergone a
significant transformation. This transformation is centered on
cultivating a new corporate culture, with compliance programs taking
the forefront in managing and coordinating internal controls, thereby
establishing clear boundaries for corporate responsibility. It
examines the case of Novonor, formerly known as Odebrecht, which was
embroiled in one of the largest corporate scandals in Latin America.
This scandal extended beyond Brazil to countries like Argentina, Peru,
Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Ecuador,
and Guatemala. Novonor is now striving to rebuild its legacy, which
began in 1944, by adhering to new standards of conduct and corporate
governance. Through the lens of the Odebrecht case and other similar
instances, this book underscores the significance of robust compliance
programs that exceed the minimum regulatory standards. The impetus for
adopting these programs is largely driven by U.S. and Brazilian
regulators, aiming to prevent international corruption and serve as a
powerful tool for deterring illicit activities, delineating
responsibilities, and fostering positive corporate values. In
addition, this book addresses the importance of maintaining the ultima
ratio principle of Criminal Law, ensuring that its fundamental liberal
principles are upheld. This approach is crucial to avoid an overly
expansive application of Criminal Law, which has proven to be both
ineffective and selective.
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A Brazilian Perspective
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9783032150110
Publisert
2026
Utgiver
Springer Nature
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok