My knowledge of FCPA is considerably less than yours, but:  If it's
legal under local law, wouldn't that mean it's almost certainly routine?


Ken Schneyer 

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Subject: foreign corrupt practices act question

Hi everyone,
 
I have a question about the FCPA.  The FCPA prohibits payments to
foreign government officials in order to influence a governmental
decision. I know about the "rountine governmental action" exception.
But what if the payment is legal under local law?  Is the FCPA violated
then? 
 
I am getting conflicting answers to this question from a textbook and
other sources, and would appreciate your help! (I teach the topic
tonight)
 
Thanks,
 
Robert
 
Robert C. Bird
Assistant Professor
University of Connecticut
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Herron, Daniel J. Dr.
Sent: Tue 10/2/2007 9:16 AM
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Subject: Re: HELP



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Subject: HELP

I am doing a budget for a grant and need to know the ALSB annual conf.
registration fee this year.

Would someone please respond -- if you do it to the site then everyone
else will know not to reply!! Thanks.

Sally