Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): The primary U.S. anti-bribery legislation that prohibits companies from making payments to foreign government officials to assist in obtaining or retaining business
Travel Act: Federal law that prohibits travel or use of facilities in interstate commerce to promote unlawful activities, including bribery
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Legislation requiring public companies to maintain adequate internal controls and accurate financial records, relevant for anti-corruption compliance
Dodd-Frank Act: Contains whistleblower provisions and protections relevant to reporting facilitation payments and other corrupt practices
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 (UNCAC): International anti-corruption treaty addressing prevention, criminalization, international cooperation, and asset recovery
UK Bribery Act: British legislation with extraterritorial reach that may affect U.S. companies with UK connections, notable for its strict stance on facilitation payments
DOJ/SEC FCPA Resource Guide: Comprehensive guidance document providing insight into FCPA enforcement practices and compliance expectations
DOJ Corporate Enforcement Policy: Policy providing incentives for companies to voluntarily self-disclose FCPA violations and cooperate with investigations
Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Guidelines that outline the components of an effective compliance program and influence penalty calculations
State Anti-Corruption Laws: Various state-specific laws that may contain additional anti-corruption provisions and requirements
Anti-Kickback Statute: Healthcare-specific legislation prohibiting the exchange of anything of value to induce or reward referrals
Internal Controls Requirements: Mandatory procedures and mechanisms to ensure accurate financial recording and prevent unauthorized payments
Record-Keeping Obligations: Requirements for maintaining accurate books and records that properly document all transactions and payments
Whistleblower Protection Provisions: Legal safeguards protecting individuals who report potential violations of anti-corruption laws
