When companies enter into China, third-party partners and/or agents, such as consultants, distributors and brokers, are most often sought out and relied upon to establish the necessary local footholds and to navigate cultural and business barriers encountered in doing business there. Third-party agents, with ample local resources, are able to provide companies with fast and […]
A Brief Review of Recent Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement (2014–2015)
Over the last 20 months, enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) has continued to be a top priority for U.S. enforcement agencies. 2014 was a notable year in anti-corruption enforcement. While there were fewer FCPA enforcement actions in 2014 compared to 2013, the collection by the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the […]