Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Anti-Bribery Provisions Explained

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WILL KENTON
 
Updated November 29, 2025
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ROBERT C. KELLY
 
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KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The FCPA prohibits U.S. companies from bribing foreign officials to gain business advantages.
  • The law applies to both publicly traded and privately held U.S. companies worldwide.
  • SEC and DOJ enforce the FCPA, with potential penalties including heavy fines and imprisonment.
  • The FCPA's accounting provisions require companies to maintain transparent financial records.
  • Notable companies, including Ericsson and Microsoft, have faced significant penalties for FCPA violations.

What Is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)?

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA, the Act) is a United States law that prohibits U.S. firms and individuals from paying bribes to foreign officials to further business deals. The FCPA contains

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Ship Mortgage Explained: Certificate, Types, Sale, Discharge

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How ship mortgage certificates, conventions, and types shape maritime financing

Q: What exactly is a ship mortgage?
A: A ship mortgage represents a secured loan where the vessel itself serves as collateral, giving the lender rights to the ship if payments aren't made, ensuring repayment through potential vessel seizure and sale.

CERTIFICATE OF MORTGAGE

Navigating the world of ship mortgages begins with understanding the certificate that formalizes this financial arrangement. This document transforms a simple loan into a powerful security instrument, protecting both lender and borrower in the unpredictable maritime environment.

The certificate establishes the vessel as collateral, creating a legal framework where the ship becomes the lender's guarantee. Without this formal documentation, lenders face significant risks in an industry where vessels can vanish

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Gaza Sumud flotilla: How Israel breaks international maritime law

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The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the ‘high-risk zone.’

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A Gaza-bound aid flotilla is currently sailing toward the enclave, entering a high-risk zone where previous missions have faced attacks and interceptions.

On Wednesday, Israel’s public broadcaster Kan reported that the Israeli military is preparing to “take control” of the flotilla with naval commandos and warships. Israel wont tow all 50 vessels however and will sink some at sea, Kan said.

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The Medieval Law Merchant: The Tyranny of a Construct Open Access

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Journal of Legal Analysis, Volume 7, Issue 2, Winter 2015, Pages 251–289, https://doi.org/10.1093/jla/lav004
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Estatutos del Consejo Asesor Científico y Técnico de la Conferencia de los Estados Partes en la Convención sobre la Protección del Patrimonio Cultural Subacuático

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Adoptada en la primera sesión de la Conferencia de los Estados Partes en la Convención, celebrada en París los días 26 y 27 de marzo de 2009, y enmendada en su quinta sesión, celebrada en París los días 28 y 29 de abril de 2015, en su séptima sesión, celebrada en París los días 20 y 21 de junio de 2019, y en su novena sesión, celebrada en París los días 13 y 14 de junio de 2023.

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a) El Consejo Asesor:

(i) asiste adecuadamente a la Conferencia de los Estados Partes en la Convención en cuestiones científicas y técnicas relativas a la aplicación de las "Reglas relativas a las actividades que afectan al patrimonio cultural subacuático" a que

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