FCPA

As the Trump Administration takes aim at Latin American cartels with foreign terrorist organization designations, the legal landscape for businesses has dramatically shifted. Miller & Chevalier attorneys Matteson Ellis, James Tillen and Maria Lapetina map the new risk terrain, explaining how even legitimate companies can face severe penalties for unintentional interactions with these pervasive criminal organizations.

From international enforcement risks to M&A implications, experts warn against weakening anti-corruption controls despite DOJ's temporary hold

Those who take Chicken Little view overlook global nature of corruption & law enforcement

Recent regulatory changes and heightened scrutiny from external auditors add new layers of complexity to an already challenging compliance landscape

Carter signed FCPA into law & nominated 2 women to SEC

Between currency schemes and supplier relationships, case offers compliance officers plenty to think about

Settlement includes federal monitors after DOJ finds company wasn't forthcoming

Self-disclosure, voluntary program improvements cited as factors in DOJ decision

What comes first, compliance or enforcement? 2024 Report Latin American Corruption Survey What’s in this report from Miller & Chevalier: Corruption remains pervasive throughout Latin America despite sustained efforts to criminalize, investigate and prosecute misconduct, according to Miller & Chevalier’s survey. In fact, corporate compliance — not enforcement — is the key driver for addressing these endemic issues. The report...

For all its many benefits and demands on corporations, the FCPA tackles only one side of the bribery and corruption equation: the offer or payment of a bribe. A new law seeks to address that by giving American authorities the ability to criminally charge foreign officials who solicit or accept bribes. A trio of experts from Holland & Knight explore...

Potentially risky connections can be common in commodities, insurance & financial industries

A multidisciplinary approach is a better option for staffing your compliance & ethics team