FCPA: what the DOJ and SEC’s long-awaited guidance means for business *

USA - November 16 2012
On November 14, 2012, one day prior to the annual National Conference on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), in conjunction with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), released its long awaited FCPA guidance.

Co-authors: Ralph J. Caccia, Brandon J. Moss, John R. Shane.

U.S. Department of the Treasury eases financial and investment sanctions on Burma *

Myanmar, USA - July 12 2012
In May 2012, President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton announced that the U.S. Government would ease restrictions on financial services and investment in Burma due to the Burmese government's ongoing reform efforts.

Co-authors: John R. Shane, Lori Scheetz.

United Technologies Corp.'s $79 million settlement for export violations highlights need for compliance programs, due diligence, accurate voluntary disclosures *

USA - July 11 2012
United Technologies Corporation (UTC) will pay more than $75 million to the Departments of State and Justice to settle charges that alleged illegal arms exports to China, false and late disclosures to the U.S. government about such exports, and other export violations.

Co-authors: John R. Shane.