Anti-Bribery Law Demands Vigilance

摘要

November marked the one-year anniversary of the release of the resource guide to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and should serve to remind all defense contractors of the critical importance of keeping their compliance program current and effective. While not binding, the guide provides insight into the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission's views on the act's enforcement. Jeffrey Knox, principal deputy chief of Justice's fraud section, said at a conference after its release that officials will act consistently with the guide, and that it should be treated similarly to the U.S. attorneys' manual.