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California Reminds Businesses Bribery is Illegal – Why Other States Should Follow Suit

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On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued an  executive order pausing federal enforcement over the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by ordering the U.S. Attorney General to “cease initiation of any new FCPA...more

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State Attorneys General May Step Up Foreign Anti-Corruption Enforcement Efforts Following Federal Enforcement Pause

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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

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Sustainability Spotlight | Q4 2024

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Sustainability Spotlight, your place to keep up with all the ESG action – federal and state enforcement, shareholder proposals and litigation, and state attorney general actions. This...more

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California Attorney General Warns That FCPA Violations Are Actionable Under the State’s Unfair Competition Law

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On April 2, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta issued an alert reminding businesses operating in California that it is illegal to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)....more

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California Attorney General Warns That FCPA Violations Are Still Actionable Under State Law

Key Points -- - The FCPA remains valid and enforceable U.S. law, and violations of the law may serve as a predicate offense under state and local laws. - Companies should be prepared for continued enforcement of...more

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Republican AGs Warn Financial Institutions that DEI and ESG Policies May Risk Enforcement Action

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A group of 11 Republican AGs announced that they have sent letters to multiple financial institutions (collectively, “Financial Institutions”) warning that the companies’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and...more

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Highlights of the 2023 NAAG/NASCO Annual Conference

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The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), in conjunction with the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO), hosted its annual conference to discuss the state of charities and a variety of issues...more

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