Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Primary U.S. federal law that prohibits the payment of bribes to foreign officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business. Enacted in 1977, it's one of the most important anti-corruption laws for U.S. companies.
Federal Anti-Kickback Statute: A criminal law that prohibits the exchange (or offer to exchange) of anything of value in an effort to induce (or reward) the referral of federal healthcare program business.
Travel Act: Federal law that prohibits travel in interstate commerce or use of interstate facilities in aid of unlawful activity, including commercial bribery.
State Commercial Bribery Statutes: Various state-specific laws that address commercial bribery and corruption at the state level.
UK Bribery Act 2010: Key international anti-bribery legislation with extraterritorial reach that affects U.S. companies doing business in or with connections to the UK.
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: International anti-corruption treaty addressing prevention, criminalization, international cooperation, and asset recovery related to corruption.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: U.S. federal law that sets requirements for all U.S. public company boards, management, and public accounting firms, including provisions related to internal controls and financial reporting.
Dodd-Frank Act: Contains important whistleblower provisions and incentives for reporting violations of securities laws, including bribery and corruption.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Guidelines that provide framework for corporate compliance programs and influence how organizations are sentenced for criminal conduct.
Securities Exchange Act: Federal law requiring public companies to maintain accurate books and records and adequate internal accounting controls.
Stark Law: Healthcare-specific legislation that prohibits physician self-referral, particularly relevant for healthcare organizations.
Procurement Integrity Act: Legislation governing the conduct of federal government procurement activities and relationships with contractors.
Bank Bribery Act: Specific regulations addressing bribery and corruption in the banking sector.
DOJ FCPA Resource Guide: Comprehensive guidance document provided by the Department of Justice on FCPA compliance and enforcement.
DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs: Guidance document outlining how the DOJ evaluates corporate compliance programs during investigations.
SEC Enforcement Manual: Guidelines and procedures used by the Securities and Exchange Commission in investigating and enforcing securities laws, including anti-bribery provisions.
