Scratching a Niche
Dulce J. Foster, February 2012, as it appeared in Twin Cities Business Magazine
Who is a Foreign Official? Recent FCPA Litigation Sheds New Light
Dulce J. Foster, May 12, 2011
Whistleblower Windfall
Dulce J. Foster, August 2010
Overview of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Richard E. Weiner, June 2007
Where Local Customs & The Law Collide: Conducting Business In Developing Nations Under The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Dulce J. Foster & John W. Lundquist, September 2005
Overview
Corruption is strictly prohibited almost everywhere in the world, but the reality on the ground can be very different. Bribery has been a customary and expected part of business transactions in some cultures for centuries. Companies that do business internationally should be aware of the constant pressure on their international employees and agents to make improper payments, and take proactive measures to prevent them from occurring. Such measures are important now more than ever, since recent prosecutions and pronouncements from high-ranking officials make it clear that Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and anti-corruption enforcement under other statutes and treaties—such as the OECD Convention, anti-kickback laws, and commercial bribery statutes—has become a top priority for the United States Department of Justice. Companies can no longer afford to ignore the risks of noncompliance with anti-corruption laws, particularly when they do business in a global environment.
We assist clients with the full spectrum of FCPA and anti-corruption related legal services, from due diligence, compliance and transactional advice to defending clients in government investigations and trials.”
FCPA & Anti-Corruption Practice at Fredrikson & Byron
The attorneys in Fredrikson & Byron’s white collar, corporate, and international practice groups can provide a wide range of FCPA and anti-corruption related legal services. We help clients prepare anti-corruption compliance programs, counsel clients about structuring international business transactions to minimize FCPA risks, investigate internal reports of alleged violations, and represent clients in administrative and criminal proceedings when corruption allegations arise. We can help you with the entire spectrum of anti-corruption related legal needs, including:
- Conducting due diligence in connection with corporate mergers & acquisitions
- Conducting due diligence in connection with third party relationships and transactions
- Consulting with companies about structuring transactions to reduce corruption risks
- Preparing comprehensive anti-corruption compliance programs and policies
- Conducting FCPA and anti-corruption compliance training programs
- Conducting internal investigations in response to reports of alleged violations
- Representing clients in corruption investigations launched by the SEC and the DOJ
- Defending clients in court proceedings involving alleged violations of the FCPA and other anti-corruption laws applicable to foreign transactions such as the Travel Act, as well as laws prohibiting domestic bribery, including the Medicare Anti-Kickback Statute, the Mail Fraud Statute, and state commercial bribery statutes.
Bios
Primary Attorneys
Hong-Cheng "Harold" Chen
Dulce J. Foster
Lousene M. Hoppe
John W. Lundquist
E.W. Gentry Sayad
Richard E. Weiner
Supporting Attorneys
Harleigh E. Brown
Ruilin Li
Kevin C. Riach