Anti-Corruption & Compliance Blog

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently announced that it is declining to prosecute Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (“Cognizant”) for paying bribes to government officials in India in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”). In its declination letter, the DOJ ...

On January 28, 2019, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order including Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA), Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, and any entity owned or controlled by PdVSA, within the definition of the term “Government of Venezuela.” The definition was also broadened to ...

As we kick off a new year, businesses should take the time to review their anti-corruption and compliance programs and make sure they are up-to-date and adaptable to the continuously changing environment. Here are five trending areas to keep an eye on in 2019:

1. USMCA (NAFTA II) Anti-Corruption Provisions
   On November ...