In my prior post on the FCPA, I outlined who was subject to the FCPA. As you may have noticed, I wrote a lot of words to get to the simple answer: everyone. Now that we know everyone is subject to the FCPA, let’s find out what is forbidden under the FCPA. The FCPA prohibits: […]
February 20, 2012
For thirty five years now, a United States company that operates or sells goods in or to foreign countries has been subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The Act seeks to prevent American companies (and persons) from bribing foreign officials. In 1998, Congress added additional provisions extending the reach of the FCPA to foreign […]
February 12, 2012
Michael Sandel: What’s the right thing to do? | Video on TED.com. Here is an opportunity to attend a lecture from one of the best professors at one of our finest institutions. This video alone demonstrates the value of the interwebs. Enjoy and let me know what you think.
February 12, 2012
Federal law specifically prohibits any candidate seeking federal office from receiving contributions from any foreign citizens (direct contributions to candidates from corporations are still forbidden). So what does it mean when members of the media discuss foreign contributions? It likely means that the contributions made to the candidate come from either American citizens that work […]
October 1, 2009
Political Action Committees (“PACs”) are how political donors maximize their dollars in the political process. While individuals have limits on how much they may give to a candidates and political parties, individuals can further contribute to PACs and maximize their individual donations. While there are limits as to how much an individual can donate to […]
February 22, 2012
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