Tag Archives: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

The Long Arm of the Law: Why non-US Companies Need to Comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) has started garnering headlines around the world.  It’s no wonder, considering the size of the fines and settlements extracted by the DOJ and SEC from non-U.S. companies in 2010 for violations of the FCPA.  As of the date of this writing, eight of the top 10 largest settlements and … Continue Reading

The DOJ and SEC Close 2010 with an FCPA Bang!

The DOJ and SEC Close 2010 with an FCPA Bang! The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) closed another Foreign Corrupt Practices Act record setting year — 75 FCPA enforcement actions resolved — with a bang.  In late December, the U.S. enforcement agencies, Alcatel-Lucent S.A. and several of its subsidiaries resolved … Continue Reading
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