Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Primary U.S. federal law prohibiting bribery of foreign officials and requiring proper accounting practices. Essential for any anti-corruption policy.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX): Federal law establishing enhanced corporate accountability, financial disclosure requirements, and internal control standards.
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform: Comprehensive financial reform law including whistleblower provisions and enhanced regulatory oversight.
False Claims Act: Federal law that imposes liability on persons and companies who defraud governmental programs, including whistleblower provisions.
Anti-Kickback Statute: Criminal law prohibiting the exchange of anything of value to reward or induce referrals of federal healthcare program business.
Bank Secrecy Act: Requires financial institutions to assist government agencies in detecting and preventing money laundering.
USA PATRIOT Act: Expands anti-money laundering requirements and strengthens measures against international financial crimes.
Federal Mail and Wire Fraud Statutes: Criminalizes schemes to defraud that involve mail or wire communications, including electronic communications.
SEC Regulations: Regulatory framework governing securities markets, including requirements for corporate disclosure and anti-fraud provisions.
DOJ Guidelines: Department of Justice guidance on corporate compliance programs and enforcement of anti-corruption laws.
FinCEN Guidelines: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network guidance on detecting and preventing financial crimes and money laundering.
OFAC Regulations: Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations on sanctions compliance and prohibited transactions.
State Fraud Statutes: Various state-level laws addressing fraud, corruption, and business practices that vary by jurisdiction.
State Whistleblower Laws: State-specific protections for employees who report fraud, corruption, or other illegal activities.
OECD Anti-Bribery Convention: International agreement establishing legally binding standards for criminalizing bribery of foreign public officials.
UN Convention against Corruption: International anti-corruption treaty addressing prevention, criminalization, international cooperation, and asset recovery.
HIPAA Compliance: Healthcare-specific regulations including provisions against fraud and requirements for protecting patient information.
Federal Acquisition Regulations: Principal set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process and contractor requirements.
