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California Reminds Businesses Bribery is Illegal – Why Other States Should Follow Suit

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On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued an  executive order pausing federal enforcement over the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by ordering the U.S. Attorney General to “cease initiation of any new FCPA...more

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State Attorneys General May Step Up Foreign Anti-Corruption Enforcement Efforts Following Federal Enforcement Pause

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For decades Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement has been largely considered a federal matter, with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcing the statute’s criminal provisions.[1] Enacted in 1977, FCPA...more

King & Spalding

Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Enforcement in the U.S., UK, and Europe post-FCPA Pause

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We have previously written about the impact of the pause in enforcement of the FCPA implemented by the Trump Administration on non-American companies.1 Although the 180-day review period the Executive Order provided to the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: April 28, 2025, The Santos Sobs Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the...more

Foley Hoag LLP - State AG Insights

Will State AGs Fill the Gap in FCPA Enforcement?

Since the start of President Trump’s second administration, some State Attorneys General (AGs) have actively responded to executive orders and policy directives, including by initiating legal challenges in federal courts. Now...more

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A Vested Interest in Honest Business: California Attorney General Reminds Businesses that FCPA Violations Remain Actionable under...

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On April 2, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a Legal Advisory reminding businesses operating in California that foreign bribery remains illegal under California law and that violations of the US Foreign...more

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Brazil – a new ally for the enforcement avengers? Brazil collaborating with China on anti-corruption enforcement

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At a legal industry event on 9 April 2025, Marcelo Pontes Vianna, the head of the secretariat for private integrity of Brazil's Office of the Comptroller General (CGU), the national antibribery agency, highlighted Brazil's...more

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Cartels, TCOs, ‘Instrumentalities of a Government’: Reassessing FCPA Risk Amid Shifting US Enforcement Priorities

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Whether cartels do or do not qualify as “instrumentalities of a government” under current FCPA law or based on the AG’s forthcoming revised FCPA guidance, their entanglement with corrupt officials and influence over local...more

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SEC Enforcement 2.0: Chairman Atkins Has Arrived

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Paul Atkins has taken the reins of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After being confirmed by the Senate on April 9, Atkins officially began his tenure as SEC Chairman on April 21. His arrival is expected to...more

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California AG Warns Companies That FCPA Violations Are Still Enforceable Notwithstanding Federal Pause

On April 2, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a press release and legal advisory reminding businesses operating in California that violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) are still actionable...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 365 -- Four Sanctions Cases Everyone Should Know

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How prepared is your organization to handle the evolving landscape of sanctions compliance? In this episode of Corruption, Crime and Compliance, Michael Volkov dives into critical sanctions compliance cases and their...more

Mayer Brown

The Future of Anti-Corruption Enforcement: Potentially Increasing State and Non-US Prosecutions as an Alternative to the FCPA

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On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to pause enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) for a period of 180 days....more

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FCPA Update: Enforcement Landscape Shifts Under New Executive Order

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As a follow-up to our previous article, "To Tariff, or Not to Tariff?", President Trump issued an Executive Order on February 10, 2025, directing the Attorney General to review the current guidelines and enforcement policies...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for March 2025

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

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Eurostars Align to Tackle Corruption

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Formation of new anti-corruption alliance in Europe and what it means for international enforcement - On 20 March 2025, the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO), French Parquet National Financier (PNF) and the Office of the...more

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DOJ Dismisses FCPA Charges Against Former Cognizant Executives Following New Policy

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On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) moved to dismiss the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) case against former Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. executives Gordon Coburn and Steven Schwartz, United...more

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California Attorney General Warns That FCPA Violations Are Actionable Under the State’s Unfair Competition Law

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On April 2, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta issued an alert reminding businesses operating in California that it is illegal to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)....more

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US Halt on Foreign Anti-Corruption Enforcement Prompts New European Taskforce

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Approximately two weeks ago, British, French and Swiss law enforcement authorities announced the creation of a new international alliance. With their joint Founding Statement (“Statement”), the three countries established the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

California Attorney General Warns That FCPA Violations Are Still Actionable Under State Law

Key Points -- - The FCPA remains valid and enforceable U.S. law, and violations of the law may serve as a predicate offense under state and local laws. - Companies should be prepared for continued enforcement of...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

2 Gurus Talk Compliance: Episode 49 - The Depression Episode

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending April 5, 2025

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you the compliance professional and the compliance stories you need to...more

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An In-House Compliance Guide for Responding to President Trump's Executive Order on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement

As has widely been published, on February 10, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14209, which paused all future investigations and enforcement actions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for at least...more

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The new enforcement avengers? The UK, France, and Switzerland enforcement Taskforce: Local regulators join forces against global...

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The United Kingdom (UK), France, and Switzerland announced on 20 March 2025 that they have jointly launched the International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce to combat complex international white-collar crime. The...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: April 3, 2025, The Tribute to Ice Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News—all...more

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How FCPA and FCA Enforcement Could Change Under President Trump

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To date, President Donald Trump has signed close to 100 Executive Orders (EOs) that signal the Trump Administration’s policies and key priorities, including objectives related to corporate crime and international trade and...more

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