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
On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order that instructed DOJ to pause all action related to enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Enacted in 1977, the FCPA features anti-bribery...more
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On January 17, 2023, Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Kenneth Polite, Jr. announced updates to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Corporate Enforcement Policy. Since the inception of the FCPA Corporate Enforcement...more