In
Bribery in International Commerce, a former assistant U.S. attorney discusses all aspects of bribery in international commerce. This treatise provides especially useful guidance to accountants, executive officers, and corporate counsel for international corporations by offering information on proper corporate governance and bribery detection and prevention programs.
It examines:
- The definition of the crime under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
- Persons subject to the act
- Available defenses
- Potential liability for related white collar crimes (e.g., tax evasion, wire fraud, RICO violations, etc.)
- International agreements, conventions, and standards concerning bribery in international commerce
- The Dodd-Frank Consumer Protection Act's effect on FCPA violation reporting responsibilities
The text also includes several citations to, and explanations of, unpublished settlement decisions with the SEC, DOJ, and other enforcement agencies.