Partner Jaime Guerrero provides a number of compliance considerations that may help companies reduce the risks associated with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) liability when entering into joint ventures. Guerrero says that due diligence checks to determine a partner entity’s business conduct followed by proactive steps to obtain compliance certification in the contracting stage can help companies evaluate and prepare for potential FCPA violations.
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