Analysis: What to make of the DOJ’s rare FCPA opinion
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Jaclyn Jaeger2020-08-18T21:12:00
The Department of Justice last week issued its first FCPA opinion procedure in six years. Experts weigh in on the ruling, the gap between opinions, and more.
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