Complying with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

摘要

Congress passed the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) 35 years ago to eliminate bribery of foreign officials by U.S. companies trying to obtain business. Over the years, the scope of the law has grown to include any multinational or foreign-based company that does business in the United States, is listed on a U.S. exchange, or sells securities in the U.S.-thus making compliance with the FCPA an important issue for companies around the globe.