Busy 1st Quarter For FCPA Enforcement

Busy 1st Quarter For FCPA Enforcement

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An article by Jay Holtmeier, Kimberly Parker, Erin Sloane, Lillian Potter, Jeanne Gellman and Erin Kuhls, published in the March 31, 2016 issue of Law360, explores cases indicating that even as the DOJ has renewed its focus on individuals, it continues to pursue large cases with corporations—and that the SEC continues to broadly define a "thing of value" under the FCPA.

Recent actions announced by the DOJ and the SEC during the first quarter of 2016 suggest that this year may be a significant one for FCPA enforcement. These settlements also underscore the importance of having a strong and effective compliance program, as well as cooperating with the government during investigations. Read the full article

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