Dual-use device tests export rule, illustrates regulatory loophole
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Behlke Electronics manufactures a switch that can be utilized as a nuclear weapon activation device and as a kidney stone eliminator. Dual -use technology may be beneficial for companies that want military and commercial contracts but is causing apprehension among world governments due to the weakness of regulations.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Commerzbank seeks to limit damage from investigation
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Commerzbank AG has issued a statement that Andreas de Maiziere resigned before the money laundering investigation was initiated by German authorities. The banking giant is being investigated for money laundering involving a Russian telecommunications investment.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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What did KPMG know? Questions are raised over auditor's role in Siemens scandal
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KPMG Germany is being investigated for its role in the Siemens AG money laundering case. As Siemens' auditor, KPMG is being questioned about why it didn't recognize possible problems with the company's books.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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