Companies that self-disclose, cooperate, and remediate could benefit from significantly reduced fines and possible declinations even in cases with aggravating factors.
In a speech at Georgetown University Law Center on...more
2/7/2023
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Updated DOJ policies will continue to focus on individual accountability and corporate recidivism, while aiming to provide additional incentives for voluntary self-reporting, foster greater transparency on use of monitors,...more
9/28/2022
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The bill seeks to extend certain provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
The U.S. Congress continues to take interest in implementing legislation to curb alleged human rights abuses in the supply chain in China...more
Ruling holds that the government cannot use conspiracy and accomplice liability theories to reach foreign nationals that lack US ties.
Key Points:
..Non-resident foreign nationals who are not otherwise subject to direct...more
The revised FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy signals DOJ’s emphasis on corporate voluntary self-disclosure, rewarding cooperating companies with a presumption in favor of declination and reductions in penalties.
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FCPA Opinion Release provides insight into the jurisdictional reach of the FCPA and the level of due diligence the DOJ expects.
On November 7, 2014, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued its second and final...more