By Daniel Koffmann and Jonathan Acevedo | July 9, 2024
Among the differences between the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and is the Foreign Extortion Protection Act (FEPA) is the definition of a "foreign official." The FCPA definition is "any officer or employee of a foreign government or any department, agency, or instrumentality…or any person acting in an official capacity for or on behalf of any such government or department, agency, or instrumentality." The FEPA adds "any person acting in an unofficial capacity." What defines "unofficial capacity" is the focus of this article.
By Patrick Smith | July 9, 2024
Renato Mariotti, who said he is "bringing my team with me," also said he expects most of his clients to make the move with him.
By Abigail Adcox | July 9, 2024
After leaving the Justice Department, Gerald Moody has joined Akin as a white-collar defense and government investigations partner in D.C.
By Jane Wester | July 8, 2024
The government argued that the jurors have seen, through the course of the nearly two-month-long trial, "a clear pattern of corruption."
By Randy S. Grossman, Kareem A. Salem and Kayla LaRosa | July 8, 2024
DOJ's Cyber Fraud Initiative has been a wake-up call for companies to prioritize cybersecurity and adhere to stringent standards. By leveraging the FCA, DOJ has used a powerful enforcement tool to target a wide range of cybersecurity failures and misrepresentations. The increasing focus on cybersecurity by enforcement agencies means that robust cybersecurity practices are becoming a standard expectation, not just a best practice.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan Sack | July 8, 2024
This article describes different approaches taken to a "fraudulent inducement" theory of liability by contrasting the Third Circuit's decision in 'Kousisis' with the Second Circuit's different approach. It concludes with observations on the potential significance of a Supreme Court ruling that further limits the scope of mail/wire fraud.
By Maria Dinzeo | July 5, 2024
Neil MacBride announced on LinkedIn that last week marked the end of his tenure with the Treasury department, and that he "was so honored to spend the last several years working with the incredible 2,000 lawyers in the Treasury Legal Division."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Daniel L. Zelenko, Anand Sithian, Danielle Giffuni, Andrea Charles and Ahnna Chu | July 5, 2024
Daniel L. Zelenko and Anand Sithian are partners in the New York office of Crowell & Moring. Danielle Giffuni is counsel in the firm's New York office. Andrea Charles is an associate in the firm's New York office and Ahnna Chu is an associate in the firm's Los Angeles office.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Sarah E. Paul and Andrea L. Gordon | July 5, 2024
This article explores how the CTA and the related New York LLC Transparency Act impact U.S. companies and foreign companies conducting business in the United States, as well as financial institutions.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Christopher T. Zona | July 5, 2024
For those who advise clients on matters relating to cross-border compliance, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has been the primary federal anti-bribery law since 1977. That was until 2023, when President Biden signed into law the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act. In doing so, the federal government filled a longstanding gap that was unaddressed: the "demand side" of foreign bribery and corruption.
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