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Pending Florida Legislation Would Add Restrictions on "Foreign Principals"

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A couple of weeks into the 2025 legislative session, Florida legislators are considering a suite of bills focused on "foreign principals" and their political activities, access to critical infrastructure, procurement,...more

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DOJ Memoranda Impact FCPA, FARA, and Other National Security Enforcement Priorities

President Trump’s pick for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, took quick action upon her swearing in on February 5, 2025, to make changes within the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) via the issuance of fourteen separate memorandum...more

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Trump Administration Pauses FCPA Enforcement – Why Compliance Is Still Critical

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On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to effectively pause the Justice Department’s enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). This was the...more

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[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

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Trump Administration Halts New FCPA Enforcement, Will Review Open Investigations

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In a move that sent shockwaves through the world of white collar corporate defense, President Trump has issued an Executive Order instructing the Attorney General to pause new FCPA enforcement subject to review existing FCPA...more

Snell & Wilmer

Reevaluating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement: A New Paradigm

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On February 10, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (E.O.) directing a shift in the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The order effectively pauses new FCPA investigations and enforcement...more

The Volkov Law Group

New FCPA Guidance — What to Expect (Part IV of V)

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As we continue through the maze of Executive Orders and new Guidance, which is expected in 180 days, the questions surrounding FCPA enforcement are swirling.  In some respects, we have had a preview.  It is hard to know what...more

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President Trump and Attorney General Bondi Announce Significant Shift in FCPA and Other Corporate Enforcement Priorities

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Soon after being sworn in, President Trump issued Executive Orders identifying top administration priorities: combating illegal immigration, drug cartels, and unlawful DEI practices. Taking a similar tack, on her first day in...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement at DOJ

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The order pauses new FCPA criminal cases, directs review of existing cases, and leaves open several questions, including implications for specific business sectors and civil enforcement....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

Fox Rothschild LLP

Trump Executive Order Pauses FCPA Enforcement

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Raising questions about the future of U.S. anti-corruption policy, President Trump has temporarily paused enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA),. An Executive Order (EO) signed on Feb. 10, 2025, Pausing...more

Nossaman LLP

Attorney General Walks Back FCPA to Focus on “Total Elimination of International Drug Cartels”

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The proposed expansion of the Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA) further into private commercial activity published in the Federal Register just over a month ago may be halted due to one of the first directives issued by...more

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AG Bondi Overhauls FCPA Enforcement in Day 1 Memo

On February 5, 2025, on her first day in office, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued fourteen memos outlining new policies for the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in a broad range of enforcement arenas. Among these Day...more

The Volkov Law Group

Preparing for the Storm — Effective Compliance in the New Sanctions Era (Part II of II)

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If companies operated with perfect governance mechanisms and controls, they would all be ready for the coming sanctions enforcement storm.  However, that is not the corporate reality.  Even after several companies are the...more

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Congress Expands DOJ’s Power to Prosecute Corruption with the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act

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Adding to federal prosecutors’ tool kit in fighting global corruption, on December 14, 2023, Congress passed with bipartisan support, the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA). As part of the National Defense Authorization...more

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DOJ Repeats Warnings on Aggressive Criminal Enforcement of Sanctions and Export Controls

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As everyone knows, I tend to repeat myself — DOJ does as well.  Over the past year, DOJ has warned global companies — over and over — about the coming criminal enforcement storm against companies for sanctions and export...more

The Volkov Law Group

Corporate Crime and National Security – The Confluence of Prosecution and Foreign Policy (Part I of III)

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To restate the obvious – DOJ has prioritized prosecution of national security crimes.  For the business world, every company touches the international economy.  Even a domestic company might sell products or services outside...more

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DOJ Focuses on Corporate Crime Involving Sanctions Evasion, Export Controls Violations and Similar Economic Crimes

Key Points - On March 2, 2023, DOJ announced that its NSD would hire more than 25 new prosecutors to investigate and prosecute sanctions evasion, export controls violations and similar economic crimes. Consistent with...more

The Volkov Law Group

Sanctions Enforcement: “The New FCPA”

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Hold onto your hats – while we are on the cusp of more FCPA enforcement actions, the Justice Department and OFAC are gearing up for real and significant sanctions enforcement actions.  The dye is cast, so here we go. ...more

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Automotive Industry in 2022

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In 2022, automotive suppliers face many of the same issues that have bedeviled the industry throughout 2021, as well as a host of all-new challenges. Unfortunately, as with many aspects of pre-pandemic life, the relative...more

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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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

DOJ Steps Up Corporate Criminal Enforcement, Looks More Broadly at Past Misconduct

Takeaways - The DOJ will take a more proactive approach to FCPA investigations. Companies seeking cooperation credit must disclose information about all culpable individuals, not just those “substantially involved” in...more

Jones Day

FCPA 2021 Year In Review

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The Biden administration took office in January 2021, announcing aggressive and sweeping anticorruption initiatives to tackle corruption around the world, labeling corruption a national security priority, and signaling a...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

US Announces Formal Strategy To Counter Corruption

On December 6, 2021, the White House released "United States Strategy on Countering Corruption" (the Strategy Paper), which outlines the Biden administration's focus on fighting corruption as a core national security interest...more

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President Biden Declares Anticorruption Efforts a Core U.S. National Security Interest

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On June 3, 2021, President Biden issued a memorandum declaring anticorruption efforts to be "a core United States national security interest" and announcing a plan to "significantly bolster" anticorruption enforcement. While...more

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