The FCPA and the UK Bribery Act A Ready Reference for Business and Lawyers

This practical and extremely useful book is specifically written for laypersons and, in particular, for businesses and for lawyers with limited knowledge of this rapidly expanding area of law. Written by the leading experts, the explanations of the FCPA and UK Bribery Act are clear and concise. The presentation is organized in such a way as to enable readers to compare and understand the differences between each law and how each may be applied. Attention is also given to corresponding laws that may apply.

At the same time, similarly concise and clear guidance is provided as to what companies, organizations, and other entities should be doing in designing and actively implementing an effective compliance program to comply with both the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act. Accompanied by supporting guidance, an easy-to-follow series of detailed bullet points provides a checklist as to the various factors that need to be considered and the steps that need to be taken in implementing an effective compliance program.

Compact and tightly written, this book is designed to be distributed among management and staff of companies, organizations, and other entities engaged internationally. In addition to providing an excellent primer on the key aspects of the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act and on implementing an effective compliance program, as its title implies, this timely publication provides a handy and ready reference when questions arise.