International trade attorney Lindsay Meyer, co-chair of Venable's international trade group, has retired, according to a firm notice at the Court of International Trade. Meyer received her J.D. degree from the George Washington University Law School in 1987 and worked in international trade for over 30 years, covering trade remedies, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and customs and homeland security matters. She also is a licensed customs broker.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits people and entities from paying money and other forms of bribes to foreign officials to obtain or retain business. The following are recent stories about FCPA-related enforcement actions:
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