In recent years, the U.S. Government has become increasingly aggressive in enforcing U.S. laws designed to regulate the conduct of U.S. citizens and companies operating abroad. As a result, multinational firms face multiplying compliance concerns, especially with regard to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, export control and sanction regulations, the anti-boycott law, and anti-money laundering requirements. In the first of three articles, the author presents compliance strategies for corporations attempting to manage the risks posed by the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
