Dr. Reddy's Laboratories disclosed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission concluded its multi‑year Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation in February 2026 and, for now, will not recommend any enforcement action. The probe, triggered by an anonymous 2020 complaint about improper payments to healthcare professionals in Ukraine and other markets, had involved extensive document subpoenas, board‑level oversight, and ongoing compliance enhancements. While the SEC’s decision removes immediate enforcement risk, the company still faces unresolved inquiries in other jurisdictions and acknowledges that final liabilities remain uncertain. The update reaffirms Dr. Reddy's commitment to regulatory transparency and its global compliance framework.

In December 2025, Mexican businessman Ramon Alexandro Rovirosa Martinez was found guilty in a U.S. bribery trial that featured no fact witnesses. The defense argues the government introduced inadmissible text messages and translations without proper certification, violating the Confrontation Clause....

Medical‑device maker Stryker has faced multiple FCPA enforcement actions, paying $13.2 million in 2013 and $7.8 million in 2018 for alleged bribery in various countries. A new investigation disclosed in 2023 triggered SEC and DOJ inquiries, but the DOJ closed its probe...

Jay Clayton, former SEC chair and U.S. attorney, reiterated his long‑standing criticism of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), arguing that aggressive U.S. enforcement can unintentionally boost corruption abroad. He cited the act’s high compliance costs as a driver for...

The Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA), enacted in 2023, criminalizes foreign officials who demand bribes from U.S. companies, aiming to fill a perceived gap in the FCPA’s demand‑side coverage. Thirteen members of Congress recently sent a letter to Attorney General...

The FCPA Institute is returning to a virtual format on February 23‑25, offering a three‑day, nine‑hour intensive via Zoom. Led by Professor Koehler, the program covers anti‑bribery provisions, books‑and‑records rules, enforcement trends, and practical compliance tactics. Participants gain hands‑on skills...