Pausing FCPA Enforcement to further US Economic and National Security.

Feb. 10, 2025 – Despite the recent executive order issued by the Trump administration which temporarily pauses the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for 180 days while reviewing existing and new investigations, it would be premature to assume that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will cease pursuing companies in violation of the […]

Read More

3rd Andean Summit on Anti-Corruption Compliance & Enforcement

We attended the Andean Summit in Colombia 23-24 October organized by the Canadian Institute. This conference brought together experts in anti-corruption compliance and white-collar crime investigations for engaging discussions. Our partner Sandra Orihuela was co-chair at the event. The program highlighted the fact that Latin American countries have been intensifying their efforts to abate corruption by […]

Read More
FCPA

Can a peasant community leader be considered a “government official” under the FCPA?

Despite a slow-down in the global mining industry, Latin America remains a key destination for mining investment because of the sizeable wealth of its mineral resources, reduced operating costs and incentive-based policies. Corruption, however, is a key concern when it comes to doing business in Latin America. Despite a couple of notable exceptions such as […]

Read More