FCPA
What is the FCPA? The abbreviation stands for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The FCPA is a 1977 US amendment that focuses on provisions related to anti-bribery and transparency through corporate accounting transactions. The following FCPA articles are written by and for compliance and legal professionals and cover FCPA news, events, whitepapers, podcasts, and webinars and more.
‘Bribery Beyond Borders’: How the FCPA Became a Global Anti-Corruption Blueprint
The debut book by legal historian Severin Wirz, “Bribery Beyond Borders: The Story of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,” is a timely reexamination of the statute’s Cold War origins and modern-day relevance. Published by CCI Press, Wirz’s book arrives as the FCPA nears its 50th anniversary and faces renewed scrutiny from reformers, regulators and multinational corporations alike.
New Book ‘Bribery Beyond Borders’ Debuts at ACI’s 42nd FCPA Conference, Reframing the Statute for a New Era
Severin Wirz’s decade-long investigation uncovers forgotten origin story of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & and why it matters now
Brazil vs US: Diverging Paths in a New Phase of Global Anti-Corruption Enforcement
Brazil introduces marker mechanism securing priority for early self-reporters, while DOJ closes nearly half of pending FCPA matters to concentrate on national security and large-scale schemes
For US Companies Doing Business in Latin America, Regulatory Risk Multiplies Amid Web of Third Rails
Criminal networks now operate with corporate scale and structure, creating compliance intersections with AML and terrorism financing laws
Dismissal of FCPA Charges Against Ex-Cognizant Execs Sends Early Sign That SEC Will Follow DOJ’s Lead
The SEC’s bribery case against a pair of former Cognizant Technology executives was six years in the making, with pandemic-related delays and significant pretrial litigation slowing the process. The end of the case? No less tumultuous thanks to a presidentially ordered pause in FCPA enforcement culminating in a July turnabout that saw the commission move to dismiss a case it...
FCPA Enforcement Back on at DOJ — With a New Look
After a shorter-than-expected pause, officials with the DOJ have formally renewed the department’s enforcement of the FCPA. CCI’s Jennifer L. Gaskin explores what’s new (fewer cases, a new focus on cartels and international gangs) and what’s not new (the importance of robust compliance in mitigating risk).
‘At Times of Stress, People Make Stupid Decisions’: Why FCPA Interlude Demands Greater Vigilance
Training and communication remain critical as future of anti-corruption enforcement is murky
Holding the Line on Compliance During the FCPA Enforcement Pause
Why DOJ’s 180-day interlude presents an opportunity to strengthen anti-corruption foundation
FCPA Changes & Terrorist Designations for Cartels Create Dangerous New Math in Latin America
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.
FCPA Enforcement Is Changing; What Does It Mean for Compliance Programs? [Q&A]
From international enforcement risks to M&A implications, experts warn against weakening anti-corruption controls despite DOJ's temporary hold
No, Bribery Did Not Just Become Legal
Those who take Chicken Little view overlook global nature of corruption & law enforcement
FCPA Settlement Spotlights Continued Risks for Multinational Corporations in India
Recent regulatory changes and heightened scrutiny from external auditors add new layers of complexity to an already challenging compliance landscape
