Experienced FCPA practitioners David Simon and Rohan Virginkar, of the law firm Foley & Lardner LLP, discuss recent examples of acquisitions gone bad as a result of bribery and corruption at target companies and outline practical strategies to minimize FCPA risk, including effective approaches to compliance due diligence, deal structure and contract language, and compliance integration. The conversation will also address recent DOJ and SEC guidance and expectations for acquiring companies, considerations if issues are identified at a target, and outline strategies for managing the enforcement authorities.
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