Entries tagged "FCPA"

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The China syndrome

While corporate dealmakers can't ignore the People's Republic's promise, regulatory hurdles, corruption threats and other legal entanglements are making it a tough M&A sell. Continue reading

Posted on February 21, 2013 3:54 PM

FCPA for dealmakers: A tutorial

With the increase in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement activity, a thorough diligence plan is essential when considering the acquisition of a business with non-U.S. operations Continue reading

Posted on August 23, 2012 1:54 PM

Rationalizing Wal-Mart in Mexico

Holman Jenkins in The Wall Street Journal wades into a defense of Wal-Mart, the retail giant that, after a long piece in The New York Times Sunday, seems to be up to its neck in a bribery scandal and cover-up in Mexico. Continue reading

Posted on April 25, 2012 1:33 PM

Know thy target

Buyers of businesses with existing corruption issues run the risk of investigations, penalties or worse. Continue reading

Posted on September 30, 2011 1:00 PM

PE and the gathering anti-corruption storm

PE firms may begin to re-evaluate how well their internal compliance programs -- both on a firmwide level and as it relates to potential acquisitions -- stack up with anti-corruption laws. Continue reading

Posted on August 4, 2011 3:17 PM

Beware of bribery

There are a number of good reasons why private equity firms, hedge funds and investment advisers should adopt new -- or strengthen existing -- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance policies. Continue reading

Posted on May 25, 2011 1:27 PM

Sins of the target

With planning and forethought, FCPA issues discovered during due diligence can be managed in a way that will allow a transaction to go forward. Continue reading

Posted on April 8, 2011 11:40 AM

Expect corruption

A sophisticated approach to FCPA compliance in M&A allows U.S. companies to compete in risky jurisdictions. Continue reading

Posted on March 11, 2011 12:40 PM

Fighting bribery

How private equity firms can avoid liability under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Continue reading

Posted on April 13, 2009 2:15 PM

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