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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for June 2025

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

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DOJ’s New FCPA Guidelines: Key Takeaways for Companies

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On June 9, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued the much-anticipated Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA Guidelines” or “Guidelines”) in response to President...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

Unpacking the Department of Justice’s New FCPA Enforcement Priorities

New guidelines governing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations and enforcement effectively signal the official end of the proclaimed FCPA enforcement pause announced by President Trump earlier in the year, while...more

Wiley Rein LLP

DOJ’s Approach to White Collar Enforcement: Target Those Who Harm U.S. Interests While Minimizing Collateral Damage

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The June 9 memorandum from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche instructs...more

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DOJ Issues New FCPA Enforcement Guidelines

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New factors for investigating and enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act were recently released by head of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in, “Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

DOJ Resumes FCPA Enforcement with a New “America First” Focus on Energy and Other Vital National Interests — Creating...

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On June 9, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ” or the “Department”) will resume investigating and prosecuting violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Trump Administration's FCPA Investigations and Enforcement Guidelines

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On June 9, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche released a much-anticipated update to the Trump administration’s plans for enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)....more

Cooley LLP

DOJ Resumes Foreign Bribery Investigations, Focusing on ‘Vindication of US Interests’

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On June 9, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new guidelines for investigations and enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), following a four-month pause of new FCPA investigations per President...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

The Pause is Over—the FCPA Lives On

On June 9, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the resumption of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement, ending the enforcement pause initiated by Executive Order 14209. In doing so, Deputy Attorney...more

Hogan Lovells

FCPA reloaded: The DOJ “unpauses” enforcement – But is it a new level?

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On June 9, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued revised enforcement guidelines for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), officially ending the FCPA enforcement pause that Executive Order 14209 (EO) instituted...more

Paul Hastings LLP

New DOJ FCPA Guidelines Target Cases Linked to US Strategic Interests

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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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Deputy Attorney General Issues FCPA Guidelines Resuming Limited Enforcement

Key Points - - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will resume investigations and enforcement actions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), prioritizing, in part, FCPA actions involving cartels and transnational...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Focused FCPA Enforcement: Emphasizing Security and Strategic Interests

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On June 9, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum (the DAG memorandum) updating the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) enforcement guidelines for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in accordance with...more

Fenwick & West LLP

DOJ Unpauses FCPA Enforcement with New Limits

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On February 10, 2025, the president signed an executive order that paused investigation and enforcement of the FCPA for a period of 180 days, required the DOJ to review any existing FCPA investigation or prosecution, and to...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Back from the Dead? Takeaways from US DOJ’s New Guidelines for FCPA Investigations and Enforcement

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On June 9, 2025, the Deputy Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice issued “Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)” (the “Memorandum”). The Memorandum...more

Cozen O'Connor

DOJ Restarts Enforcement of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Focusing on U.S. Interests

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On June 9, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum titled "Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)." The memo follows a four-month review triggered by...more

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The DOJ’s New White-Collar Agenda: Implications for Businesses

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On May 12, 2025, the Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) released its criminal—and, more specifically, white collar crime enforcement—initiatives under the current administration. This is typical each time new leadership...more

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Shifting Priorities in White Collar Enforcement: May 2025 DOJ Memo and What It Means for Companies

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On May 12, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division announced significant changes in its policies on investigating and prosecuting white collar crime, including a shift in focus toward several areas deemed to...more

McCarter & English, LLP

DOJ Criminal Division Announces White Collar Enforcement Priorities and Policy Changes to White Collar Investigations

Earlier this week, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) released a new white collar enforcement plan (Enforcement Plan) outlining changes to the Criminal Division’s white collar enforcement priorities to align more closely with...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

In a New Memo, DOJ Outlines White Collar Crime Focus Areas and Prosecutorial Guidance

Key Points - - A new memo suggests DOJ will continue to prosecute white collar fraud and crimes. - DOJ identified 10 “high-impact” areas of focus, prioritizing crimes that cause harm to government programs, citizens, and...more

Baker Donelson

DOJ Dismisses FCPA Charges Against Former Cognizant Executives Following New Policy

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On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) moved to dismiss the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) case against former Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. executives Gordon Coburn and Steven Schwartz, United...more

A&O Shearman

Criminal Case Against Former Executives Of Technology Company Dismissed

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On April 2, 2025, the Department of Justice moved to dismiss with prejudice its Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) case against two former executives of a technology solutions company (“Company”). The executives were...more

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US Attorney For The District of New Jersey Reverses Course And Requests Adjournment For Foreign Bribery Case Against Tech...

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On March 4, 2025, one day before a trial against former tech executives for alleged foreign bribery charges was set to commence, the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey requested 180-day adjournment. The...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Foreign Bribery: The Bottom Line is that It’s Still Illegal Under Canadian Law

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It remains illegal under the Canadian Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (“CFPOA”) to bribe foreign officials. While this statement may be self-evident, recent developments south of the border prompt this reminder to...more

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Investigations Newsletter: President Trump Puts a “Pause” on FCPA Enforcement

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President Trump Puts a “Pause” on FCPA Enforcement - On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) pausing the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). According to the EO, the pause will...more

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