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Criminal Case Against Former Executives Of Technology Company Dismissed

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On April 2, 2025, the Department of Justice moved to dismiss with prejudice its Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) case against two former executives of a technology solutions company (“Company”). The executives were...more

Zuckerman Spaeder LLP

The False Claims Act Could Become the New “It” Statute in an Uncertain Enforcement Landscape

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Uncertainty was a prominent theme at last week’s ABA White Collar Crime Institute. The Trump administration has issued a series of directives that seem to shift and narrow the scope of (if not entirely abandon) a host of...more

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Government Agencies to Continue Pursuing Core Enforcement Initiatives and Other Highlights from the ABA 40th Annual National...

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The American Bar Association held its 40th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime conference on March 5, 6, and 7, 2025, in Miami, Florida. The conference featured robust panel discussions with the federal and state...more

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Investigations Newsletter: President Trump Puts a “Pause” on FCPA Enforcement

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President Trump Puts a “Pause” on FCPA Enforcement - On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) pausing the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). According to the EO, the pause will...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Practical Tips for Companies Following President Trump’s Pause on FCPA Enforcement

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Since the President signed the February 10, 2025 Executive Order (Order) pausing enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) (Client Alert: President Trump issues Executive Order “Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Anti-Bribery and Corruption Risks Remain Despite FCPA Enforcement Pause

On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. attorney general, Pam Bondi, to pause Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) actions for 180 days until she issues revised FCPA...more

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President Trump “Pauses” FCPA Enforcement: What This Means for Legal & Compliance Departments

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On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security. The executive order comes just days after the...more

Wiley Rein LLP

What the FCPA Criminal Enforcement Pause Means for Companies

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Late on February 10, President Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to “pause” new Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement for 180 days while the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) refocuses criminal enforcement of...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

U.S. Attorney General Issues Memorandum Redirecting FCPA Enforcement Away From U.S. Businesses

In a memorandum dated Feb. 5, 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has instituted a novel approach to enforcing the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FCPA). The FCPA prohibits paying or offering to pay money or...more

Venable LLP

Defense Contractor Resolves DOJ and SEC FCPA, FCA, Export Controls Violations for $950 Million

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In October 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settlements with Raytheon Company, a division of multinational defense contractor RTX, over defective pricing and...more

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FCPA Year-in-Review: 2024 Developments and Predictions for 2025

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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement activity increased overall in 2024, with a notable uptick in Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcement actions compared to 2023, despite a decrease in public Securities and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for December 2024

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

The Volkov Law Group

AAR’s Bribery Schemes: Bribery in the Aviation Industry (Part II of II)

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AAR, a provider of aviation products and services, engaged in two separate bribery schemes. State-owned entities and government agencies permeate the aviation industry. As a result, FCPA risks are embedded in direct...more

The Volkov Law Group

DOJ and SEC Close 2024 with FCPA Enforcement Action Against AAR Corp; DOJ and SEC Announces Resolution with Deepak Sharma, CEO of...

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The Justice Department and the SEC finished 2024 with a coordinated resolution of criminal and civil FCPA charges against AAR Corporation, an Illinois-based provider of aviation products and services. In addition, DOJ...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

When Your Life Sciences Are on the Line: FCPA Enforcement

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Morrison Foerster partners Kate Driscoll and Nate Mendell, both former federal prosecutors and members of the firm’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Group, hosted the seventh episode of When Your Life Sciences Are on...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 344 -- SEC Settles FCPA Case with Moog for $1.7 Million

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The SEC notched another FCPA settlement, continuing its steady pursuit and resolution of FCPA cases. In the meantime, the Justice Department has been silent in the FCPA enforcement arena. In this episode of Corruption,...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

[Webinar] U.S. Anti-Corruption Enforcement in Latin America - November 19th, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm ET

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Latin America has been the focus of considerable attention by the DOJ. Despite strong ties based on trade, shared values and democratic traditions, Latin America is being tested with new and precarious challenges from...more

The Volkov Law Group

SEC Settles FCPA Case with Moog, Inc. for Nearly $1.7 Million

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The SEC notched another FCPA settlement, continuing its steady pursuit and resolution of FCPA cases. In the meantime, the Justice Department has been silent in the FCPA enforcement arena. In its latest settlement, Moog,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Post-Acquisition Integration and Investigation in M&A

We recently had a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action that reminded me that everything old is new again in anti-corruption compliance. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

International Trade Enforcement Roundup – September 2024

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What happened? On September 10, the SEC announced that John Deere agreed to pay almost $10 million to resolve allegations it had violated the FCPA. The SEC alleged that Wirtgen Thailand, an indirect subsidiary of John Deere,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Deere FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence in M&A

We recently had a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action that reminded me that everything old is new again in anti-corruption compliance. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Deere’s FCPA Enforcement Action: Performing a Root Cause Analysis to Inform Remediation

We recently had a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action that reminded me that everything old is new again in anti-corruption compliance. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

[Webinar] U.S. Anti-Corruption Enforcement in Latin America - October 22nd, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm ET

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Latin America has been the focus of considerable attention by the Biden Administration and the DOJ. Despite strong ties based on trade, shared values and democratic traditions, Latin America is being tested with new and...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Deere’s FCPA Enforcement Action: Lessons on Corrupt Payments

We recently had a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement action that reminded me that everything old is new again in anti-corruption compliance. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) FCPA enforcement action...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 338 -- Deep Dive into the Deere SEC FCPA Case

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The SEC's recent settlement with Deere & Company for $9.9 million for FCPA violations is another textbook example of bribery schemes, which revealed the absence of a culture of compliance, and the circumvention of basic...more

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