It has been known for some time that the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission have been investigating investment banks over their dealings with the Libyan sovereign wealth fund, known as the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA). There is an interesting civil trial currently in session in London’s High Court between Goldman Sachs and the LIA that may well provide insight to potential Foreing Corrupt Practices Act issues.

Thomas Fox has practiced law for over 40 years. Tom writes the daily award-winning blog, the FCPA Compliance and Ethics blog and founded the Compliance Podcast Network. Tom leads the discussion on AI in...