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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for April 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

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

A Potential Expansion of the International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce on the Horizon

There have been a number of developments in the anti-bribery/anti-corruption sector following the start of President Trump’s second term. First, on February 5th, Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a memo titled, “Total...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The European Response to DOJ’s FCPA Enforcement “Pause”

On March 20, 2025, the United Kingdom, France and Switzerland jointly announced the formation of a new International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce (the “Task Force”) aimed at strengthening cross-border collaboration...more

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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

Husch Blackwell LLP

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

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

White & Case LLP

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

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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

Miller Nash LLP

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

Hogan Lovells

DOJ's pause on FCPA is a compliance shake up for businesses

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This article was originally published by Bloomberg Law on April 10, 2025, and is republished here with permission. Read the original article here: DOJ’s Pause on FCPA Is a Compliance Shake-Up for Businesses – Bloomberg Law. ...more

Bracewell LLP

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

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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

DLA Piper

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

TransPerfect Legal

Rethinking Risk: Insights from FCPA Houston 2025

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Top compliance professionals, legal experts, and enforcement officials gathered to explore the evolving anti-corruption landscape during the American Conference Institute (ACI)’s 18th Forum on the Foreign Corrupt Practices...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report: Navigating the Complexities of FTO Designations and Compliance in Mexico and Latin America

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Tim O’Toole and Matt Ellis from Miller & Chevalier to discuss the significant implications of...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for February 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

Lathrop GPM

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

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

President Trump Pauses FCPA Enforcement

On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order on “Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security” (“the E.O.”). The E.O. orders Attorney General, Pam...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Foreign Bribery: The Bottom Line is that It’s Still Illegal Under Canadian Law

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It remains illegal under the Canadian Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (“CFPOA”) to bribe foreign officials. While this statement may be self-evident, recent developments south of the border prompt this reminder to...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Navigating Trump’s FCPA Enforcement Pause: Strategic Recommendations for Corporate Leaders

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President Trump’s February 10th Executive Order (EO) titled “Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security,” has introduced significant uncertainty into FCPA enforcement....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

Troutman Pepper Locke

Key Considerations After DOJ Announces Shifting Enforcement Priorities

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On February 5, U.S. Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi issued 14 memoranda to Department of Justice (DOJ) employees framing the DOJ's current policies and enforcement priorities. These shifting enforcement priorities are aligned...more

Maynard Nexsen

Despite FCPA Enforcement Pause, Anti-Corruption Should Remain a Compliance Priority

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On February 10, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order instructing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to temporarily pause Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement and reconsider its enforcement...more

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