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Doing Business Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

 by Don Zarin
 
 Copyright: 1995-2012
 Last Updated: October 2012

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  • ISBN Number: 0872240878
  • Page Count: 443
  • Number of Volumes: 1
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In light of the greatly increased federal enforcement activity against corporations for a range of FCPA violations, it’s more important than ever that attorneys have the guidance needed to minimize corporate legal exposure on this major front.

PLI’s Doing Business Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act gives you that vital legal and procedural information. This crucial reference helps you to develop internal compliance programs that detect and prevent illegalities; make sure the business steps a company is taking are fully legal; spot cautionary ”red flags” and sidestep potential legal pitfalls; draft compliant business agreements; satisfy FCPA’s complicated accounting standards, and avoid RICO violations, wire and mail fraud, and other legal missteps.

Doing Business Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act also keeps a steady eye on the latest enforcement actions, reminding companies and their counsel of the harsh penalties for falsified books and records, mischaracterized payments, fictitious invoices, insufficient internal accounting controls, and other charges.

Updated at least once a year, Doing Business Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is an invaluable handbook for in-house and outside corporate counsel, corporate executives and managers, compliance officers, accountants, financial advisers, and regulators. 

Chapter 1: Introduction
  • § 1:1 : Introduction1-1
Chapter 2: Overview of the FCPA
  • § 2:1 : Introduction2-1
  • § 2:2 : Accounting Provisions2-1
  • § 2:3 : Foreign Payments Provisions2-6
Chapter 3: The Accounting Provisions
  • § 3:1 : The Books and Records Provision3-1
    • § 3:1.1 : Books, Records, and Accounts3-2
    • § 3:1.2 : Reasonable Detail3-4
    • § 3:1.3 : Accurately and Fairly Reflect the Transaction and Disposition of Assets3-11
    • § 3:1.4 : SEC Rules 13b2-1 and 13b2-23-16
      • [A] : Rule 13b2-13-16
      • [B] : Rule 13b2-23-20
  • § 3:2 : The Internal Accounting Controls Provision3-24
    • § 3:2.1 : The Requisite Standards3-25
    • § 3:2.2 : The Internal Accounting Control Objectives3-29
      • [A] : Management Authorization3-29
      • [B] : Preparation of Financial Statements3-34
      • [C] : Accountability for Assets3-39
    • § 3:2.3 : The Evolution of the Internal Accounting Control Concept3-41
  • § 3:3 : Applicability to Foreign Subsidiary3-50
  • § 3:4 : National Security Exemption3-55
Chapter 4: The Foreign Payments Provisions
  • § 4:1 : U.S. Companies and U.S. Citizens4-2
    • § 4:1.1 : Issuers4-2
    • § 4:1.2 : Domestic Concern4-4
    • § 4:1.3 : Officer, Director, Employee, Agent, or Stockholder4-6
    • § 4:1.4 : Foreign Natural and Legal Persons4-8
  • § 4:2 : Jurisdiction4-12
    • § 4:2.1 : Instrumentality of Interstate Commerce4-12
    • § 4:2.2 : Nationality Jurisdiction4-14
  • § 4:3 : Corruptly4-16
  • § 4:4 : Foreign Official4-19
    • § 4:4.1 : Officer or Employee4-20
    • § 4:4.2 : Agency or Instrumentality of Foreign Government4-23
    • § 4:4.3 : Acting For or On Behalf Of4-32
    • § 4:4.4 : Public International Organization4-33
  • § 4:5 : Foreign Political Party or Official Thereof or Any Candidate for Foreign Political Office4-34
  • § 4:6 : Anything of Value4-36
  • § 4:7 : Payments to Third Parties4-40
  • § 4:8 : Knowledge Standard4-43
    • § 4:8.1 : Repeal of “Reason to Know” Standard4-43
    • § 4:8.2 : Current Definition of Knowledge4-44
  • § 4:9 : Standard of Authorization4-49
  • § 4:10 : Influencing or Inducing an Act or Decision of a Foreign Official4-53
  • § 4:11 : Obtaining or Retaining Business or Directing Business to Any Person4-55
  • § 4:12 : Conclusion4-58
Chapter 5: Exceptions and Affirmative Defenses
  • § 5:1 : Facilitating Payments5-1
  • § 5:2 : Travel and Lodging Expenditures5-5
  • § 5:3 : Payments Lawful in Foreign Country5-10
Chapter 6: Recurring Issues
  • § 6:1 : Introduction6-1
  • § 6:2 : Corporate Liability for Conduct of Employees, Agents, and Distributors6-2
    • § 6:2.1 : Corporate Liability for Actions of Officers and Employees6-2
    • § 6:2.2 : Corporate Liability for Actions of Foreign Sales Agents6-5
    • § 6:2.3 : Corporate Liability for Conduct of Distributors6-8
  • § 6:3 : Controlled Versus Noncontrolled Foreign Subsidiaries6-11
  • § 6:4 : Relationship of U.S. Subcontractor and Foreign Prime Contractor6-13
    • § 6:4.1 : Knowledge of Bribe After Contract Award6-14
    • § 6:4.2 : Knowledge of Bribe During Contract Negotiations6-16
  • § 6:5 : Gifts and Business Entertainment6-17
    • § 6:5.1 : Gifts6-17
    • § 6:5.2 : Business Entertainment Expenditures6-19
  • § 6:6 : Donations or Concessions to Governmental Entities6-21
  • § 6:7 : Governmental Entity as Agent or Joint Venture Partner6-24
Chapter 7: Hypothetical Case Studies
  • § 7:1 : Introduction7-1
  • § 7:2 : The Desalination Project7-2
    • § 7:2.1 : Facts7-2
    • § 7:2.2 : Discussion7-2
  • § 7:3 : The Malabus Case7-4
    • § 7:3.1 : Facts7-4
    • § 7:3.2 : Discussion7-5
  • § 7:4 : The Customs Broker7-6
    • § 7:4.1 : Facts7-6
    • § 7:4.2 : Discussion7-7
  • § 7:5 : The TUK Venture7-8
    • § 7:5.1 : Facts7-8
    • § 7:5.2 : Discussion7-8
  • § 7:6 : The Gift7-9
    • § 7:6.1 : Facts7-9
    • § 7:6.2 : Discussion7-10
  • § 7:7 : The Nuclear Case7-10
    • § 7:7.1 : Facts7-10
    • § 7:7.2 : Discussion7-11
  • § 7:8 : The Turkmed Matter7-12
    • § 7:8.1 : Facts7-12
    • § 7:8.2 : Discussion7-12
  • § 7:9 : The Nidol Agreement7-13
    • § 7:9.1 : Facts7-13
    • § 7:9.2 : Discussion7-14
Chapter 8: Fines, Penalties, and Other Sanctions
  • § 8:1 : Violation of FCPA8-1
    • § 8:1.1 : The Accounting Provisions8-1
    • § 8:1.2 : The Bribery Provisions8-6
  • § 8:2 : Ineligibility for Government Programs8-10
    • § 8:2.1 : U.S. Government Procurement8-10
    • § 8:2.2 : Export Licenses for Defense Articles8-12
  • § 8:3 : Tax Consequences8-14
    • § 8:3.1 : Disallowance of Deductions8-14
    • § 8:3.2 : Inclusion of Unlawful Payments in Taxable Income8-15
Chapter 9: Contract Language; And Appendices 9A-9D
  • § 9:1 : Addressing FCPA Issues in the Contract9-1
  • § 9:2 : Sales Agent/Distributor/Consultant Agreements9-3
    • § 9:2.1 : Prohibited Payment9-3
    • § 9:2.2 : Exception for Facilitating Payment9-4
    • § 9:2.3 : Termination9-5
    • § 9:2.4 : Audit Rights9-6
    • § 9:2.5 : Financial Interest of Foreign Official9-6
    • § 9:2.6 : U.S. Company Not Required to Take Certain Action9-7
    • § 9:2.7 : Payment9-7
    • § 9:2.8 : Reimbursement of Expenses9-7
  • § 9:3 : Joint Venture Agreements9-8
  • § 9:4 : Consortium Agreements9-10
  • Appendix 9A : Model Provisions for Agency or Consultancy AgreementApp. 9A-1
  • Appendix 9B : Model Provisions for Distributorship AgreementApp. 9B-1
  • Appendix 9C : Model Provisions for Foreign Joint Venture/Shareholder AgreementApp. 9C-1
  • Appendix 9D : Model Provisions for Consortium AgreementApp. 9D-1
Chapter 10: Compliance Programs; And Appendix 10A: Model Compliance Program; And Appendix 10B: Model Acknowledgment: Ethical Business Practices Policy
  • § 10:1 : The Importance of an Effective Compliance Program10-1
  • § 10:2 : Elements of a Compliance Program10-5
    • § 10:2.1 : Policy Statement10-6
    • § 10:2.2 : Manual of Business Ethics and Procedures10-7
    • § 10:2.3 : Compliance Committee10-8
    • § 10:2.4 : Compliance Coordinator10-9
    • § 10:2.5 : Internal Controls and Record Keeping10-9
    • § 10:2.6 : Education and Training Programs10-10
    • § 10:2.7 : Employee Responsibility for Compliance10-10
    • § 10:2.8 : Hotline10-11
    • § 10:2.9 : Internal Audit10-11
    • § 10:2.10 : Periodic Risk Assessments10-12
    • § 10:2.11 : Voluntary Disclosure10-12
  • Appendix 10A : Model Compliance ProgramApp. 10A-1
  • Appendix 10B : Model Acknowledgment: Ethical Business Practices PolicyApp. 10B-1
Chapter 11: Other U.S. Laws Applicable to Overseas Bribery
  • § 11:1 : Introduction11-1
  • § 11:2 : Aiding and Abetting11-1
  • § 11:3 : Conspiracy11-3
  • § 11:4 : Wire and Mail Fraud11-8
  • § 11:5 : The Travel Act11-11
  • § 11:6 : Certification/Reporting Violations11-15
    • § 11:6.1 : U.S. Export-Import Bank11-16
    • § 11:6.2 : Foreign Military Sales11-16
    • § 11:6.3 : ITAR Reporting Requirements11-18
  • § 11:7 : RICO11-21
  • § 11:8 : Private Right of Action for Violation of FCPA11-25
    • § 11:8.1 : Foreign Payments Provisions11-26
    • § 11:8.2 : Accounting and Record-Keeping Provisions11-28
  • § 11:9 : Money Laundering11-30
Chapter 12: The FCPA Opinion Procedure
Chapter 13: Multilateral Efforts Concerning Transnational Bribery of Foreign Officials
  • § 13:1 : Introduction13-2
  • § 13:2 : The OECD13-2
    • § 13:2.1 : Prohibited Conduct13-3
    • § 13:2.2 : Applicable to “Any Person”13-3
    • § 13:2.3 : Offer, Promise, or Payment, Directly or Indirectly13-4
    • § 13:2.4 : Foreign Public Official13-4
    • § 13:2.5 : Jurisdiction13-4
    • § 13:2.6 : Scope of Business Activity13-5
    • § 13:2.7 : Sanctions13-5
    • § 13:2.8 : Exception for Facilitating Payments13-5
    • § 13:2.9 : Accounting Requirements13-5
    • § 13:2.10 : Mutual Legal Assistance and Extradition13-6
    • § 13:2.11 : Monitoring and Follow-Up13-6
  • § 13:3 : The OAS13-7
  • § 13:4 : The ICC13-8
  • § 13:5 : The World Bank Group13-9
  • § 13:6 : The Inter-American Development Bank13-12
  • § 13:7 : The IMF13-13
  • § 13:8 : The African Development Bank13-13
  • § 13:9 : The Council of Europe13-14
  • § 13:10 : The Asian Development Bank13-15
  • § 13:11 : The United Nations13-15
  • § 13:12 : The African Union13-17
  • § 13:13 : Conclusion13-17
Chapter 14: Appendix A: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Chapter 15: Appendix B: Department of Justice FCPA Review Procedure Releases and Opinion Procedure Releases
  • App. B1 : Support for Dependents of Government OfficialsApp. B-5
  • App. B2 : Employment of Candidate for Foreign Political OfficeApp. B-7
  • App. B3 : Proposed Contract with LawyerApp. B-9
  • App. B4 : Business Arrangement with Saudi Entity Related to Government CustomerApp. B-11
  • App. B5 : Consultant/Business Arrangement with Multinational EntityApp. B-13
  • App. B6 : Sample Food Packages to Soviet MinistryApp. B-19
  • App. B7 : Travel, Lodging and Entertainment for Promotional TourApp. B-21
  • App. B8 : Payment to Government Employee As “Finder’s Fee” for Government ContractApp. B-23
  • App. B9 : Payment of Commission to Sub-Unit of Yugoslavian GovernmentApp. B-25
  • App. B10 : Payment of Agency Commission to Brother of Foreign Government OfficialApp. B-27
  • App. B11 : Agency Agreement with Sudanese Company with Ties to the GovernmentApp. B-29
  • App. B12 : Promotional Tour Expenses for Manager of Foreign Government EntityApp. B-31
  • App. B13 : Promotional Expenses for Singapore Government OfficialApp. B-33
  • App. B14 : Marketing Representative Arrangement with Entity Whose Principals Have Ties to Foreign Head-of-StateApp. B-35
  • App. B15 : Representations by Agent After Indicating Bribes May Be PaidApp. B-39
  • App. B16 : Promotional Tour for French Government OfficialsApp. B-41
  • App. B17 : Agency Agreement with Former Government OfficialApp. B-43
  • App. B18 : Agency Agreements with Foreign Legislators in Malaysia and Great BritainApp. B-45
  • App. B19 : Sale of Product to Foreign Company for Resale to Foreign GovernmentApp. B-47
  • App. B20 : Fees Paid to Agent of Government of Mexico to Participate in Debt SwapApp. B-49
  • App. B21 : Training (Including Travel and Lodging) Provided to Pakistan Government PersonnelApp. B-51
  • App. B22 : Joint Venture Arrangement with Foreign Government-Owned CorporationApp. B-53
  • App. B23 : Agency Agreement with Government-Owned EntityApp. B-55
  • App. B24 : Consulting Agreement with Director of State-Owned Foreign EnterpriseApp. B-57
  • App. B25 : Donation to Unrelated Foreign Medical Facility Upon Completion of Foreign Plant AcquisitionApp. B-61
  • App. B26 : Business Arrangement with Newly Formed Foreign Government Officials As InvestorsApp. B-63
  • App. B27 : Joint Venture with Relative of Foreign Government OfficialApp. B-69
  • App. B28 : Training, and Related Travel and Lodging, to Be Provided to Foreign Government OfficialsApp. B-73
  • App. B29 : Marketing Representative Agreement with Foreign State-Owned EnterpriseApp. B-75
  • App. B30 : Representative Agreement with Foreign Entity with Respect to Bid Process for Government ContactApp. B-79
  • App. B31 : Donation to Unrelated Construction of School in Same Area As Foreign PlantApp. B-83
  • App. B32 : Payment of Fines, Fees and Questionable Compensation Through Contractor to Nigerian Government OfficialsApp. B-85
  • App. B33 : Termination of Representation Agreement and Entry into Consultant Agreement and Teaming AgreementApp. B-87
  • App. B34 : Payments to Official During Leave of AbsenceApp. B-91
  • App. B35 : Joint Venture with Foreign CompanyApp. B-95
  • App. B36 : Foreign Official As Shareholder and Chairman of Consortium MemberApp. B-99
  • App. B37 : Comments Made by Dealer Suggesting Improper PaymentsApp. B-101
  • App. B38 : Payment to Officials by a Subsidiary Made Prior to AcquisitionApp. B-103
  • App. B39 : Comparative Law Seminar Presented and Sponsored by U.S. Law FirmApp. B-105
  • App. B40 : Consortium Seeking to Purchase Company Assured They Would Not Be Responsible for Company’s ConductApp. B-107
  • App. B41 : Sponsoring a Trip to the U.S. by 12 Officials of Chinese MinistryApp. B-113
  • App. B42 : Study Tour of Foreign OfficialsApp. B-115
  • App. B43 : Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Review Release No. 06-01 (Oct. 16, 2006)App. B-117
  • App. B44 : Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Review Release No. 06-02 (Dec. 31, 2006)App. B-121
  • App. B45 : Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Review Release No. 07-01 (July 24, 2007)App. B-125
  • App. B46 : Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Review Release No. 07-02 (Sept. 11, 2007)App. B-127
  • App. B47 : Payment to Cover Litigation-Related CostsApp. B-131
  • App. B48 : Investment in Company Managing Public Services of Foreign MunicipalityApp. B-135
  • App. B49 : Potential FCPA Liability When Due Diligence Occurs Post-AcquisitionApp. B-151
  • App. B50 : Payment of Travel and Lodging Expenses of Foreign OfficialsApp. B-159
  • App. B51 : Sample Medical Devices for TestingApp. B-163
  • App. B52 : Hiring a Foreign Official Release No. 10-01 (Apr. 19, 2010)App. B-167
  • App. B53 : Grant to Local Microfinance Institution Release No. 10-02 (July 16, 2010)App. B-171
  • App. B54 : Payment to Registered Agent of a Foreign Government Release No. 10-03 (Sept. 1, 2010)App. B-179
  • App. B55 : Payment of Travel Expenses for Two Foreign Officials Release No. 11-01 (June 30, 2011)App. B-185
Chapter 16: Index to Doing Business Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

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