Global Anti-bribery

Every day companies do business with partners and clients from across the globe. The stakes are high, and time is money, so it can seem necessary to grease the wheels of a complex system that can be quite slow moving at times. But understanding the repercussions of corruption when doing business is important. Bribery is unethical and, in many locations around the world, illegal. This course defines bribery in the context of international business dealings. It describes the basic concepts of bribery and explores strategies for preventing bribery in international transactions. These course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state.