The recent announcement from the White House and DOJ to pause enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) represents a stunning and short-sighted reversal of decades-long US leadership in combating corruption. This shift has startled businesses and compliance professionals worldwide. Many have viewed the FCPA and the US DOJ Evaluation
OPINION: FCPA ‘pause’ is a self-inflicted setback that undermines US competitiveness
Pat Poitevin explores the real-world consequences of pausing the FCPA.