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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...
Although flying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) seem to provide a sense of freedom, drone pilots must remember to stick within the set legal boundaries. The remarkable improvements in drone technology have made it a vital tool for many industries but also for...
Technology has come a long way. It's made people's lives easier and faster. Transactions have never been quicker. But with these advancements come challenges, such as wire fraud. It's not the technology that's inherently wrong. Rather, it's the misuse by certain...
Bribery is the act of offering, promising or giving something of value to another person in exchange for something else. The person who accepts the bribe uses their position or authority to influence an outcome. Offering the bribe and accepting the bribe are both...
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 world of finance is complex, governed by rules and regulations intended to maintain fair play in the markets. Among these, insider trading is a critical issue with grave consequences. Insider trading occurs when someone trades a company's stocks or other...
Media discussions of healthcare fraud often focus on individuals receiving benefits they do not deserve. Particularly when people use government insurance programs, like Medicaid, there are often concerns that they may not technically deserve the benefits they...
Anyone familiar with the basic workings of the Internet is aware of the term “phishing.” Phishing is a social engineering scheme where one person attempts to glean sensitive information from another through deceit or manipulation. Unsurprisingly, phishing is a...
On trips to national parks and other public domain land, you may have encountered signs that warn you not to start a fire. These signs are a safety precaution since it’s not too difficult for a simple campfire to turn into a raging wildfire right in the middle of a...
In the global marketplace, businesses must tread carefully to maintain a sterling reputation and adhere to ethical standards. Accusations of bribing foreign governments can be damaging, but a strategic response can help a company weather the storm and emerge stronger....