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. Includes both anti-bribery provisions and accounting transparency requirements.
Travel Act: Federal law that prohibits travel between states or countries with the intent to promote unlawful activities, including commercial bribery.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law that sets requirements for public company boards, management, and accounting firms, including provisions on internal controls and financial disclosure.
Dodd-Frank Act: Contains significant whistleblower provisions and protections, including monetary incentives for reporting securities violations.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Comprehensive set of rules governing the federal government's purchasing process, including anti-corruption provisions for government contractors.
UN Convention Against Corruption: International anti-corruption treaty that provides a framework for preventing and combating corruption globally.
OECD Anti-Bribery Convention: International convention establishing legally binding standards to criminalize bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions.
Inter-American Convention Against Corruption: Regional anti-corruption agreement among members of the Organization of American States (OAS).
DOJ's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs: Guidelines provided by the Department of Justice for evaluating the effectiveness of corporate compliance programs.
DOJ/SEC FCPA Resource Guide: Comprehensive guidance document providing detailed information about the FCPA's anti-bribery and accounting provisions.
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines: Federal guidelines that provide a framework for organizations to follow in establishing effective compliance programs and determining penalties.
State Anti-Corruption Laws: Various state-specific statutes that address commercial bribery and corruption at the state level.
