Sorainen Corporate Crime Investigation and Compliance Practice attorneys and lawyers continue to follow criminal law-related activities in Latvia and abroad. September’s highlights touched on issues such as legal liability in the area of national security, the burden of proof in cases of confiscating criminally acquired property, activities of the European Public Prosecutors` Office (EPPO), etc. […]
Sorainen’s criminal law counsels follow the activities and successes of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Latvia and abroad with constant interest. We pay particular attention to cases where investigations have been carried out into fraud against European Union (EU) funds, which is undoubtedly one of the target areas of the Latvian law enforcement […]
The threat of cybercrime in the European Union (EU) has increased. Cybercrime has become big business and a whole illicit economy of service providers and recruiters has been created to support it. This makes it increasingly difficult for law enforcement authorities to investigate cyberattacks, as many specialised criminals from all corners of the globe operate […]
INSIGHT INTO THE INNOVATION OF THE LATVIAN CRIMINAL LAW IN THE FIELD OF ROAD TRAFFIC A short time ago, a widely discussed topic in the media was a new introduction to the law, which allowed the confiscation of vehicles driven by drunk drivers.[1] This relates to the Law of 27 October 2022, “Amendments to […]
The World Law Group asked their member firms around the globe to provide some insight on anti-corruption laws applicable to corporations. Are bribes to foreign government officials prohibited? Is corruption of individuals punishable? Can a company be liable for the acts of its intermediaries or third parties? We contributed by answering these and many other […]