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California is home to some of the world's largest multinational companies. From Silicon Valley tech giants to Los Angeles manufacturers, many of these firms operate in emerging markets across Asia, Latin America and Africa. This global reach comes with a serious legal...
Small payments to speed up government services may sound harmless, but under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), they can cause serious problems. The law allows a narrow exception for “facilitating” or “grease” payments, yet in practice, these transactions often...
If you or your company is facing an FCPA investigation, you're probably feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what comes next. Being accused of foreign bribery or corruption can threaten your career, your business and your financial stability. Understanding how to...
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits U.S. companies and individuals from bribing foreign officials for business advantages. Since 1977, this law has helped the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fight global...
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits U.S. persons and companies from bribing foreign officials for their business gains. Moreover, the federal law mandates public companies to abide by its accounting provisions. If your business is facing an FCPA...
Starting a business here in America is difficult, but expanding overseas can be even more problematic. The possible language barrier aside, a U.S. company must comply with the regulations set by the country where it’s opening shop. It can be challenging to meet these...
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1977 to combat bribery of foreign officials. This law aims to enhance accounting transparency among U.S. companies. It applies to any person who has a certain degree of connection to the United States...