Coping with U.S. Regulation of International Conduct: Compliance Strategies for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
November 1, 2009
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.
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