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
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
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco on September 15 announced significant updates to the US Department of Justice’s corporate criminal enforcement policies during a speech at New York University Law School. Monaco’s speech...more
The US Department of Justice’s Criminal Division Fraud Section released its annual Year in Review report on February 15, covering 2021. Despite ongoing aftershocks associated with the global pandemic, this year’s report...more
2/17/2022
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White Collar Crimes
There was a perception in 2017 when then President-elect Trump took office that white collar enforcement actions under the US Department of Justice (DOJ) might drop dramatically. Many expected the Republican administration to...more