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This Westlaw Expert Commentary Special Issue (presented in the Westlaw Journal format) provides expert analysis on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the legal implications of enforcement actions by U.S. and international government agencies to prevent bribery worldwide. With the U.S. Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission imposing over $1.5 billion in penalties last year, no company can afford to ignore the growing risk of agency regulatory actions. This collection of 10 articles by legal experts provides valuable insight that lawyers can use to help their clients mitigate the risk they face when doing business overseas. Topics covered include: The increased risk of FCPA enforcement suits; The new whistle-blower provisions in the Dodd-Frank financial reform law that encourage employees to report alleged corruption to the government; Corporate compliance programs and how they must adapt under the new legislative environment; The role of forensic consultants in FCPA internal investigations. Liability under the FCPA for corporate officers; The debate over the 'facilitation payment' exception to the anti-bribery provisions; The increased cost of settlements with the government and the role of cooperation in reducing penalties; and Deferred and non-prosecution agreements with federal agencies. Contributing firms include: Morgan, Lewis, Bockius Diaz, Reus & Targ Debevoise & Plimpton Chadbourne & Parke BuckleySandler LLP McKenna Long & Aldridge TRACE International Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LECG LLC Andrews Kurth LLP