Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Primary U.S. federal law prohibiting bribery of foreign officials, requiring proper accounting practices and internal controls. Applies to U.S. companies, individuals, and foreign entities listing on U.S. exchanges.
18 U.S.C. ยง 201: Federal domestic bribery statute addressing bribery within U.S. territory and involving U.S. public officials.
Travel Act: Federal law that prohibits travel or use of facilities in interstate commerce to promote unlawful activities, including bribery.
Mail and Wire Fraud Statutes: Federal laws prohibiting fraudulent schemes using mail or electronic communications, which can include bribery schemes.
State Anti-Bribery Laws: Various state-specific legislation addressing bribery and corruption at the state level.
UK Bribery Act: International legislation relevant for companies with UK operations, often considered more stringent than FCPA.
OECD Anti-Bribery Convention: International convention establishing legally binding standards to criminalize bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions.
UN Convention Against Corruption: Global anti-corruption treaty addressing prevention, criminalization, international cooperation, and asset recovery.
DOJ/SEC FCPA Resource Guide: Regulatory guidance document providing detailed information about FCPA interpretation and enforcement.
DOJ's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs: Guidelines used by DOJ to evaluate the effectiveness of corporate compliance programs during investigations.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Framework for sentencing organizations in federal criminal cases, including provisions for compliance and ethics programs.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Legislation requiring enhanced corporate governance and financial disclosure from public companies, including internal control requirements.
