Corruption

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is a United States Federal law enacted in 1974 to create transparency and prevent bribery for U.S.-based corporations conducting business overseas.

News & Analysis as of May 21, 2013

Preventing Corruption While Protecting Personal Information

by Suhna Pierce, Ruti Smithline, Marian Waldmann | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/6/2013

Multinational businesses are subject to a patchwork of laws of the various jurisdictions in which they operate. Complying with the myriad rules and regulations can be challenging. Compliance obligations vary from one country...more

Anti-Corruption Law And The Oil And Gas Industry: Evolutions In Both Demand Vigilance

by William Liess, Omar McNeill, Gregory Paw | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 4/16/2013

Businesses in the oil and gas industry are cautioned to pay careful attention to evolutions in anti-corruption law in the jurisdictions where they operate. The U.S. government has successfully enforced the Foreign Corrupt...more

Distribution in China – Legal Issues Part III. Pre-Contract Matters

by John Huang, Kevin Qian | McDermott Will & Emery on 3/7/2013

McDermott Will & Emery has a strategic alliance with MWE China Law Offices, a separate law firm based in Shanghai. "Distribution in China – Legal Issues” is a four-part series. Part I discussed the business models...more

Avoiding (But Not Hiding From) Third-Party Corruption Risks

by Carl Loewenson, Jr. | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 3/7/2013

When entering new markets, it is common for companies to seek out and rely on local contacts to help navigate market structures and cultural issues. In some instances it is practically impossible—if not illegal—for a company...more

Doing Business In Italy - Step Up Your FCPA Compliance Now

by Thomas Fox on 2/18/2013

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is no stranger to scandal and controversial statements, but lately his words and actions seem to be providing cause for concern outside of the European Union....more

Socio-Economic and Cultural Risk Factors That Drive Corruption: A Focus on the ‘Supply Side’ of the Equation

by Thomas Fox on 2/6/2013

This is the last installment of my three party series regarding Occupational Fraud. One can never lose focus on what I consider the key question as they enter or play within the international arena: What are the...more

Socio-Economic and Cultural Risk Factors That Drive Corruption”: A Focus on the ‘Demand Side’ of the Equation

by Thomas Fox on 2/5/2013

Yesterday we discussed Occupational Fraud and how, according to the ACFE, survey participants estimated that the typical organization loses 5% of its revenues to fraud each year. Applied to the 2011 Gloss World Product, the...more

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