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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Audits Corporate Culture

Bracewell LLP

DOJ to Companies: If You Step Up & Own Up, You Might Not Have to Pay Up

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Late last year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced material changes to the way it intended to investigate, prosecute, and resolve corporate cases. The changes were aggressive, leading us to title our update “DOJ’s...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Event] Basic Compliance & Ethics Academy - August 9th - 12th, New Orleans, LA

Our Basic Academies are ideal for professionals with some compliance knowledge and experience who are ready to support, enhance and manage a comprehensive compliance program. They are taught by compliance professionals,...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Event] April Basic Compliance & Ethics Academy - April 27th - 30th, Chicago, IL

Our Basic Academies are ideal for professionals with some compliance knowledge and experience who are ready to support, enhance and manage a comprehensive compliance program. They are taught by compliance professionals,...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Event] March Basic Compliance & Ethics Academy - March 2nd - 5th, San Diego, CA

Our Basic Academies are ideal for professionals with some compliance knowledge and experience who are ready to support, enhance and manage a comprehensive compliance program. They are taught by compliance professionals,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Day of Reckoning for KPMG-Failures in Ethics

The day of reckoning was here for KMPG and I do not think that anyone could have imagined how bad it would be for the firm. Last week the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported last week that KPMG was preparing to pay up to $50...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

COSO and Internal Controls – Part V

This post concludes my exploration of internal controls and how companies can demonstrate compliance with the internal controls requirement under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by adhering to the Committee of...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The Origins of the FCPA - Lessons for Effective Compliance and Enforcement - Conclusion

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This is the final part of an occasional series. The entire paper will be published by Securities Regulation Law Journal early next year. Conclusion: The FCPA Today - The FCPA was unique in the world at passage....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Bringing It All Home, the Two Tough Cookies Wrap It Up For You, Part II

This one is tough, especially in global organizations. In many countries, you simply cannot run a background check, as criminal records are not public. In others, you can run them, but the criminal offense must be related to...more

The Volkov Law Group

Breaking Bad: When A Good Employee Goes Bad?

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No matter how strong a company’s compliance program, there is always a risk. No matter how many times employees are trained, complete certifications and are reminded of their FCPA compliance obligations, there is always a...more

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