Back to Compliance Program Basics: FCPA Guidance from Government Regulators

Summary: The DOJ and SEC have finally released long-awaited guidance on the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). In releasing the 120-page “A Resource Guide to the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,” the regulators made clear that they are committed to the view that FCPA enforcement is “a continuing priority.” The Guide is intended to offer a resource for companies both large and small that conduct business outside of the US. It includes a statutory analysis of the FCPA, emphasizing that the statute is designed to address the issue of “international corruption.”