Articles by Kirstin Ridley

Fired Olympus Boss Woodford Launches Wrongful Termination Suit

Michael Woodford, the former Olympus CEO, on Thursday kicks off his legal battle for wrongful dismissal on the grounds of discrimination and whistleblowing, in a UK case that will throw the spotlight back on one of Japan’s worst corporate scandals. …

Bribery Widespread Across Europe’s Top Companies: Survey

More than one third of employees at large European companies are prepared to offer cash or lavish gifts and entertainment to win business as the economic downturn prompts firms to cut corners to stay ahead. In its 2011 European fraud …