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Yet Another Reason to Not Pay Bribes to Foreign Officials

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President Biden recently signed into law the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (“FEPA”), enabling federal prosecution of non-U.S. government officials who solicit or receive bribes. FEPA complements the Foreign Corrupt...more

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DOJ Targets Foreign Officials with Long-Awaited Anti-Corruption Law: 5 Takeaways for Multinational Corporations and...

After years of anticipation, President Biden signed the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) into law on December 22, 2023, ushering in a new era of international anti-corruption prosecution. The FEPA will make it easier...more

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Congress Expands DOJ’s Power to Prosecute Corruption with the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act

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Adding to federal prosecutors’ tool kit in fighting global corruption, on December 14, 2023, Congress passed with bipartisan support, the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA). As part of the National Defense Authorization...more

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