境外腐敗行為法 - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.pdf

境外腐敗行為法 - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.pdf

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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: A Guide to U.S. Anti-Bribery Law Roger J. Magnuson 1 1 Guide to U.S. Anti-Bribery Law Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Three Components to this Presentation: • Overview of the Law • Summary of Effective Strategies for Managing Risks of FCPA-Related Liabilities • Discussion of What Dorsey Offers to Clients in FCPA- Related Matters 2 What is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act • The Short Definition: A U.S. law that prohibits companies engaged in business in foreign jurisdictions from payments to governmental representatives. • Two Components of the FCPA: – The Prohibitions on Improper Payments – The Accounting Regulations 3 Why Congress Passed the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Who Said This?: “I am NOT a Crook.” The FCPA was enacted by Congress in the wake of the Watergate scandal. Congress passed the FCPA in response to a Securities & Exchange Commission study. The study revealed that over 400 U.S. companies admitted making questionable or illegal payments (in excess of $300M) to foreign government officials, politicians and political parties. The mentality during that era was: “When in Rome, do as the Romans.” Bribery is an accepted business practice in some foreign jurisdictions. So, it is fine for U.S. companies to adapt to that business culture. Current regulatory regimes did not apply or faced jurisdictional limitations—most conduct outside of U.S. borders is not within jurisdiction of U.S. courts. 4 The Basics of the Bribery Prohibition • Four Questions in Assessing Liabilities under the FCPA:

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