July 22, 2024

Bob Tarun and Peter Tomczak on The FCPA Handbook, Part 1

25 minutes

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox welcomes Bob Tarun and Peter Tomczak from Baker & McKenzie in Part 1 of a two-part podcast series to discuss the latest edition of their book, The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook.

The conversation covers their professional backgrounds, motivations for updating the book, and significant changes in FCPA enforcement and compliance practices. Bob and Peter provide detailed insights into their writing process and some of the key defenses for FCPA investigations. Key trends in international anti-bribery and corruption enforcement, the evolving role of corporate compliance programs, and strategies for dealing with DOJ expectations are also addressed. The episode concludes with discussions on future prognostications for FCPA enforcement and how listeners can connect with the authors.

Highlights in this Episode

Meet the Authors: Bob Tarun and Peter Tomczak

Updating the FCPA Handbook: New Challenges and Insights

Key Chapters and Practical Advice in the FCPA Handbook

DOJ Policies and Corporate Compliance

For the Board: The Pitch Count Policy Caremark Duties

Defending FCPA Investigations: Strategies and Trials

International Anti-Bribery and Corruption Trends

Resources:

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Handbook

Bob Tarun

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