The United States has officially lifted its arms embargo, including certain highly restrictive export controls, with respect to Cambodia, reflecting a recalibration of regional policy and cooperation between the countries on...more
In sharp contrast to President Donald J. Trump’s first term, during which enforcement activity stayed robust despite President Trump’s previous criticism of the law, President Trump’s second term saw an almost immediate pause...more
Canadian Institute's 10th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions brings together leading regulators, enforcement officials, compliance professionals, and top decision-makers....more
Connect with senior legal and compliance leaders later this month at ACI’s 19th Forum on the FCPA & Global Anti-Corruption Houston. Learn directly from enforcement officials, pressure-test your compliance approach with...more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has now spent several months enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) under the revised framework adopted after the February 10, 2025, pause mandated by Executive Order 14209....more
On October 14, the DOJ announced the unsealing of an indictment charging a Cambodian national as the leader of a transnational criminal organization (TCO) that allegedly operated “forced-labor scam compounds” in Cambodia....more
Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) present complex compliance challenges for global businesses, particularly when it comes to bribery, corruption, and supply chain exposure. This complimentary,...more
Leading issues in white-collar criminal defense, government investigations and regulatory compliance were at the center of discussion at our 2025 White-Collar Symposium. Here are some of the key insights attendees took away...more
Over the past week, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) unsealed its first Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement action and issued its first declination since the pause in FCPA enforcement mandated by...more
Could your supply chain be funding cartels without you realizing it? In today’s complex global economy, companies are grappling with a dual challenge – the urgent need to unravel their supply chains and the immediate...more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued its annual Health Care Fraud Takedown results, announcing a record-breaking 324 defendants, including 96 doctors and licensed professionals, as well as more than $14.6 billion...more
The DOJ announced on June 30 an unprecedented Health Care Fraud Takedown resulting in criminal charges against 324 defendants (including 96 doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and other licensed providers), with an...more
In February, the White House issued an Executive Order "pausing" Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement for 180 days, to "further American economic and national security."1 On June 9, Deputy Attorney General Todd...more
On June 9, 2025, Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued the highly anticipated “Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)” (the “Guidelines”),...more
DOJ issues updated guidelines, ending temporary “pause” on FCPA enforcement and focusing potential enforcement on priority areas. On June 9, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum (the Guidelines)...more
The pause on enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is over. On June 9, the Deputy Attorney General of the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum (the June 9 Memorandum) establishing new enforcement...more
On June 9, 2025, Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General for the United States Department of Justice, published guidelines for investigations and prosecutions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). These guidelines...more
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum on June 9 (the Memo), announcing DOJ will resume enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) after its brief hiatus....more
On June 9, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum entitled “Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA),” which establishes guidelines to ensure that FCPA...more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) announced on May 12, 2025, new investigative and policy priorities, as well as changes to current DOJ guidance, that could have a significant impact on the prosecution of...more
ACI's Global Anti-Corruption, Ethics & Compliance – New York is your best opportunity to hear how companies are addressing the status of DOJ and SEC priorities, effective compliance and risk strategies, strengthening...more
U.S. Companies Continue Stablecoin Payment Integrations, Product Launches - According to a recent press release, a major multinational payment card services company has announced several new programs to support global...more
On January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14157, “Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists” (EO 14157)....more
On April 7, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memo for all department employees titled “Ending Regulation By Prosecution.” ...more
On February 5, 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a memo requiring DOJ’s Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (“FCPA”) Unit to “prioritize investigations related to foreign bribery that facilitates the criminal operations of...more