Overview

This session will provide an overview of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) as well as what is covered by the act. The presentation includes definitions of key terms and concepts, including foreign officials, things of value, and allowable payments. We will discuss common violations and penalties as well as consequences of noncompliance in terms of direct and collateral costs as well as business, reputation and market costs. The session includes several real case studies.

At the end of this course, the attendee will be able to:

• Discuss who and what are covered by FCPA
• Define key terminology and concepts relation to FCPA
• Outline what constitutes an allowable payment
• Outline typical violoation
• Discuss common consequences of violation
• Illustrate concepts through a discussion of several real case studies

Presenters

Guler Ann Wiefling, Principal, Forensic & Litigation Services, Marcum LLP
Heather Hatfield, Esq., Partner, Porter Hedges

Pending 1.0 hour of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for LIVE VIEWING ONLY for the following states:
Connecticut | Florida | Illinois | New Jersey | New York | Ohio | Pennsylvania

CPE CREDITS