U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum on June 9 (the Memo), announcing DOJ will resume enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) after its brief hiatus....more
6/13/2025
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White Collar Crimes
On May 12, 2025, Matthew Galeotti, Head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division, unveiled a comprehensive white collar enforcement strategy titled “Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against...more
5/19/2025
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
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White Collar Crimes
Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) refers to a situation where a foreign entity has the power to directly or indirectly influence the management or operations of a company. FOCI can result from legal means like...more
2/26/2025
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China ,
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Industrial Espionage ,
Joint Venture ,
National Security ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation ,
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) ,
U.S. Treasury
This shift in FCPA enforcement priorities is the latest move by the administration in its all-out war against cartels and TCOs that pose a threat to U.S. national security and its stated America First agenda. Additionally,...more
2/13/2025
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
National Security ,
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Statute of Limitations ,
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