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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook, 2015 Edition

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook, 2015 Edition

Author: Robert W Tarun
Publisher: American Bar Association
ISBN: 9781634251556
Published In: April 2015
Format: Paperback , 1178 pages
Jurisdiction: U.S. ? Disclaimer:
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Informative and well-written, Mr. Tarun's handbook gives the reader the benefit of his many years of experience as a prosecutor, investigator, litigator, and FCPA advisor by identifying all of the major FCPA risk areas and then ordering very thoughtful and practical suggestions for how companies can most effectively address these risks and conduct credible investigations.

Now, completely updated and revised for 2015, including two new appendices--the UK DPA Code of Practice, and the Chapter 8 Primer Determining the Appropriate Sentence. You'll also find information on anti-bribery conventions; board of directors and management responsibilities; transaction issues and considerations; gifts, travel, lodging and entertainment; charitable donations and political contributions; and conducting and defending an FCPA Investigation.

The new Fourth edition of this comprehensive guide is a must-buy for all attorneys at every level who represent businesses doing international work.
- Chapter 1: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Overview
- Chapter 2: The FCPA's Expansive Jurisdiction
- Chapter 3: Anti-Bribery Conventions and Global Law Enforcement Efforts
- Chapter 4: Board of Directors and Management Responsibilities
- Chapter 5: Transaction Issues and Considerations
- Chapter 6: Gifts, Travel, Lodging and Entertainment
- Chapter 7: Charitable Donations and Political Contributions
- Chapter 8: Conducting A Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Investigation
- Chapter 9: Defending an FCPA Investigation
- Chapter 10: SEC Enforcement Actions and DOJ Prosecutions
- Chapter 11: The United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010
- Appendices: 17, Including the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission and the Resource Guide to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (2012) Now Includes the UK DPA Code of Practice, and the Chapter 8 Primer Determining the Appropriate Sentence.
Praise for The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook

“This is a must-read for any lawyer handling FCPA matters. It is a comprehensive and well-written book by one of the country’s outstanding white-collar criminal lawyers.”
—Robert S. Bennett, Partner, Hogan Lovells LLP, Washington, DC

“Bob Tarun, one of the most accomplished white collar criminal lawyers in the United States, has again expanded his supremely valuable Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook, which was first published in 2010. I found Mr. Tarun’s Fourth Edition, which is over 1,100 pages in length, to be superb. Every attorney at any level of experience who works in the international arena will benefit tremendously by having a copy of Mr. Tarun’s Handbook within arms length of their desk.”
—Peter B. Clark, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, Washington, DC, and Former Deputy Chief, Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice, 1977–2005

“With its comprehensive analysis of potential FCPA liabilities and sound practical suggestions as to how to deal with them, this book is a very valuable asset for both unseasoned and seasoned FCPA practitioners.”
—Robert B. Fiske, Jr., Senior Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, New York

“Bob Tarun has succeeded in writing a first-rate handbook on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act that is a must-read for all attorneys at every level who represent businesses doing international work. Informative and well written, Mr. Tarun’s handbook gives the reader the benefit of his many years of experience and accomplishment as a prosecutor, investigator, litigator, and FCPA advisor by identifying all of the major FCPA risk areas and then offering very thoughtful and practical suggestions for how companies can most effectively address these risks and conduct credible investigations.”

—Lisa Kate Osofsky, European Chair, Exiger Limited, London, and Former Deputy General Counsel, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, DC