S.E.C. Asks if Hollywood Paid Bribes in China
Source: NY Times
The Securities and Exchange Commission has begun an investigation into whether some of Hollywood's biggest movie studios have made illegal payments to officials in China to gain the right to film and show movies there, according to a person with knowledge of the investigation.
The inquiry creates a potential roadblock for the industry's plans to expand in one of the world's largest markets.
The S.E.C. investigation has so far focused on at least three studios, the person said, but all of the largest and some smaller studios have been contacted or made aware of the inquiry, according to the person, who has direct knowledge of the investigation but who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the matter could end up in court.
In the last year, both the S.E.C. and the Justice Department have increased investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, known as F.C.P.A., which forbids American companies from making illegal payments to government officials or others to ease the way for operations in foreign countries.
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msongs
(67,394 posts)KeepItReal
(7,769 posts)What about News Corporation hacking phones of British subjects and the Royal family?
What about News Corporation publishing codes for rival satellite company to encourage piracy and weaken the competition?
For FCPA, News Corporation is a slam dunk, no-brainer, "Ladies and Gentlemen...we got 'em" - type case.
Suji to Seoul
(2,035 posts)You think the SEC attack dog will bite the hand of one of its owners? No, but Hollywood is far target because they are just uppity liberals anyway.
seeviewonder
(461 posts)However, it still sucks with a different name.