Compliance in an economic downturn
In an economic downturn, there are two increasing compliance risks for companies that could make them in conflict with the 2012 FCPA enforcement guidance: (1) They eliminate compliance personnel in a cost-cutting attempt; (2) They neglect to invest monies needed to enhance monitoring or other mechanisms.
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