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Trump Executive Order Pausing FCPA Enforcement: Have Legal Requirements Changed?

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One of the most notable developments in the anti-corruption world is the Trump Administration’s Feb. 10 Executive Order, “Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement To Further American Economic and National Security.” ...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Compliance Still Matters: The Future of FCPA Enforcement

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On January 20, President Trump issued an Executive Order designating certain international cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) or Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). ...more

Mayer Brown

US DOJ Outlines New Enforcement Priorities for Corporations and Individuals

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On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the newly confirmed Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi issued fourteen memoranda to all Department of Justice (DOJ or the “Department”) employees regarding a wide range of new policies and...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] The Iron Fist of General Sani Abacha, Nigeria's Ruthless Dictator

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Join hosts Tatiana Sainati and Diana Shaw as they delve into the gripping story of General Sani Abacha, the Nigerian dictator who embezzled billions of dollars and ruled with an iron fist from 1993 to 1998. Known for his...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Business Impacts of Trump’s Executive Order Pausing FCPA Enforcement

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On February 10 President Trump issued an Executive Order, Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security, signaling a shift in U.S. enforcement priorities regarding...more

Hogan Lovells

Criminal FCPA enforcement paused. Now what?

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On February 10, 2025, President Trump ordered the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to pause enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and issue new enforcement guidelines that take into consideration U.S....more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Yes, Bribes Are Still Illegal, and Other Takeaways from the Pause on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement

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On February 10, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order titled “Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practice Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security.” The order directs the DOJ to halt Foreign Corrupt...more

DLA Piper

President Trump’s Executive Order Pauses FCPA Enforcement Pending Attorney General Review

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On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) directing Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi to pause enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) until new enforcement guidelines and...more

Kilpatrick

President Trump Hits "Pause" (But Not "Stop"): The Scope of the New Executive Order on The DOJ's FCPA Enforcement Against American...

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Key Takeaways: The Executive Order’s 180-day pause on the DOJ’s FCPA enforcement does not eliminate many corruption and bribery risks. The Executive Order is limited in that it does not currently affect enforcement by...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

President Trump Pauses FCPA Enforcement

On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order titled "Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security" (the "E.O."). The E.O was issued five days...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Enforcement under the Trump Administration: Reports of the FCPA’s Death are Exaggerated

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On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (the “EO”) directing the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to pause new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) investigations and enforcement actions for 180...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Emerging Expectations from the Latest Enforcement Actions Over Off-Channel Communications

Since December 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have levied almost $3.0 billion in penalties for longstanding failures by 39 broker-dealers, swap dealers,...more

Goodwin

2021 Year in Review: FCPA

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A. Basic Overview of Statute - The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, 15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1, et seq. (FCPA), makes it unlawful for U.S. persons and entities and others who act within the jurisdiction of the...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Elder Care Companies Agree to Pay $15.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

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Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries - Health Care Enforcement News - Elder Care Companies Agree to Pay $15.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations - The Department...more

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Airbus Agrees Record-Breaking €3.6 Billion Settlement to Avoid Prosecution

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On 31 January 2020, Airbus SE (Airbus) reached final agreements with the French Parquet National Financier (PNF), the U.K.’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) in order to resolve...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Airbus Settlement: Part 6 – The Investigation, the Remediation and Final Thoughts

Over the past several blog posts, I have been exploring the Airbus SE (Airbus) international anti-corruption settlement in some depth. One of the questions I have had and hopefully raised for readers is not why the overall...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Airbus Settlement: Part 5 – The UK Judgment on the DPA

Last week, Airbus SE (Airbus) settled a long-standing corruption scandal by agreeing to enforcement actions in three countries; France, the United Kingdom and the US. The matter involved a massive, worldwide, long running...more

The Volkov Law Group

Airbus Systemic Bribery and Export Violations: Understanding How a Company’s Compliance Program and Culture Failed (Part IV of IV)

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When reviewing a major enforcement case, I always ask two basic questions: What was the role of Board and senior management in the failure, and how did they fail to exercise proper oversight and ensure compliance?...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Airbus Settlement: Part 4 – Alphabet Agency Violations (Export Control and Export Finance)

Last week, Airbus SE (Airbus) settled a long-standing corruption scandal by agreeing to enforcement actions in three countries; France, the United Kingdom and the US. The matter involved a massive, worldwide, long running...more

The Volkov Law Group

Airbus ITAR Settlement: Review of Airbus ITAR Violations (Part III of IV)

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The Justice Department has brought only a few enforcement actions that focus on FCPA and export control violations.  Last year, Quad Graphics earned a declination for FCPA and OFAC violations.  In 2013, Weatherford settled...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Airbus Settlement: Part 3 – The Bribery Schemes

Last week, Airbus SE (Airbus) settled a long-standing corruption scandal by agreeing to enforcement actions in three countries; France, the United Kingdom and the US. The matter involved a massive, worldwide, long running...more

The Volkov Law Group

Airbus FCPA Settlement: Review of Airbus Bribery Scheme (Part II of IV)

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Almost every FCPA enforcement action contains important lessons learned in unraveling a bribery scheme.  Airbus has three broad divisions: (1) Commercial Division; (2) Defense & Space Division; and (3) Helicopters...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Airbus Settlement: Part 2 – The Paper Compliance Program

Last week, Airbus SE (Airbus) settled a long-standing corruption scandal by agreeing to enforcement actions in three countries; France, the United Kingdom and the US. The matter involved a massive, worldwide, long running...more

The Volkov Law Group

Airbus Agrees to Pay $4 Billion in Global Settlement of Foreign Bribery and ITAR Violations (Part I of IV)

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In a blockbuster case, the Justice Department announced a global settlement with Airbus SE, a manufacturer of civilian and military aircraft, under which Airbus agreed to pay over $4 billion (yes, with a “B”) to resolve...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Airbus Settlement: Part 1 – Introduction

Last week, Airbus SE (Airbus) settled a long-standing corruption scandal by agreeing to enforcement actions in three countries; France, the United Kingdom and the US. The matter involved a massive, worldwide, long running...more

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