3M CO: Conducting Internal Probe Over Possible FCPA Violations

3M Co. disclosed in its latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that the company is continuing its internal investigation over possible violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

On November 12, 2009, the…

3M CO: Probe Over French Film Supply Market Position Still Ongoing

3M Co. disclosed in its latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that an investigation by the French Competition Council over it dominant position supply of retro-reflective films for vertical signing applications is…

SONY CORP: Optiarc Unit Cooperating with DOJ on disk Drive Probe

Sony Corporation, in its Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, reports that its U.S. subsidiary, Sony Optiarc America Inc. is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division on an inquiry over its optical…

AVERY DENNISON: Reviewing Customs Payments for FCPA Compliance

Avery Dennison Corp. disclosed in its latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed May 14, 2009, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it is in the process of conducting a review and is taking remedial measures to comply…

AVERY DENNISON: Expects to Incur Fines for FCPA Breach in China

Avery Dennison Corp. disclosed in its latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed May 14, 2009, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that based on findings to date, no changes to its previously filed financial statements are warranted from…

CANON INC: Commission Probe on Printer and Supply Market Pending

According to Canon Inc.’s 2008 annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the European Commission’s investigation into the printer and supply market has yet to be closed.

In December 2002, the European Commission instituted the investigation.…