Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Primary U.S. federal law from 1977 that prohibits bribing foreign officials. Contains both anti-bribery and accounting provisions, enforced by DOJ and SEC.
Travel Act: Federal law that covers commercial bribery between private parties and can be used to prosecute domestic corruption cases.
Federal Anti-Kickback Statute: Specifically prohibits kickbacks in federal healthcare programs, particularly relevant for healthcare industry compliance.
State Anti-Corruption Laws: Various state-specific legislation covering anti-corruption, commercial bribery, and kickback prohibitions at the state level.
UK Bribery Act: International consideration for U.S. companies operating abroad. More stringent than FCPA, covering both public and private sector bribery.
OECD Anti-Bribery Convention: International standards for criminalizing bribery that influence U.S. anti-corruption policy and enforcement.
UN Convention Against Corruption: Global anti-corruption framework that provides international context for U.S. anti-corruption policies.
DOJ/SEC FCPA Resource Guide: Official guidance document providing interpretation and compliance requirements for the FCPA.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Framework providing standards for effective compliance programs and considerations for corporate liability.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Corporate governance legislation requiring specific internal controls and financial disclosure requirements relevant to anti-corruption compliance.
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting individuals who report corruption, bribery, and other corporate misconduct.
Books and Records Provisions: Requirements for maintaining accurate corporate books and records, particularly under FCPA and securities laws.
