In this episode, I visit with Doreen Edelman, a partner at Baker Donaldson on the top FCPA enforcement action of 2017, the Telia Company matter. We discuss the background facts of the case; we explore the amount of the fines and penalties, were they too high or were they too low; we consider the involvement of senior management right up to the CEO and the Board’s role; we explore the multiple lessons for the compliance professional, the CCO, senior management and the Board of Directors. We conclude with what the enforcement action means going forward and the increase in international enforcement, cooperation and investigation in anti-corruption.
Doreen Edelman can be reached at dedelman@bakerdonelson.com.
Doreen blogs at Export Control Matters.