The US Department of Justice has issued new guidance regarding enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in a June 9 memorandum from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The memorandum formalizes a shift in...more
6/11/2025
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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
The United Kingdom, France, and Switzerland recently issued a founding statement to establish a new anti-corruption prosecutorial taskforce—an international move that could be seen as a response to the United States’ pause on...more
Newly Appointed US Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a directive shifting the focus of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations and cases away from those that do not involve criminal operations of cartels and...more
In the complex and dynamic world of sports, legal compliance is crucial for maintaining integrity, ensuring fair play, and safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders. From anti-corruption measures to tax issues to...more
The US Supreme Court’s June 26 ruling in Snyder v. United States clarified that the primary federal law regulating state and local corruption, 18 USC § 666, does not bar state and local officials from accepting...more
History is rife with examples of corruption associated with major sporting events like the World Cup, which capture the attention of spectators and viewers around the globe. These events offer the chance for businesses and...more
In recent years, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) have further defined their anti-corruption due diligence and disclosure expectations of acquiring companies pre- and...more
4/8/2022
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Anti-Bribery ,
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Bribery ,
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Internal Controls ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)