Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) was a bit different in 2015 than the preceding years. Obviously the record fines and penalties of 2014 dropped considerably. Further, there...more
While the indictments last week against 14 individuals who were members or associated with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) did not include any alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act...more
In the last few years, several Latin American countries and the United States have increased their focus on anti-corruption matters. This article will survey some of the most significant recent public anti-corruption...more
In 2010, Wall Street shuddered when it was disclosed that the SEC had launched an inquiry into financial institutions, investment banks and private equity firms for potential FCPA violations involving interactions with...more
The recent prosecution of two registered broker-dealers and a Venezuelan government official for FCPA violations underscores a point I often make – nothing good ever happens when the government has a reason to look around in...more