Article | June 30, 2026
FCPA Enforcement: Where the Bribery Actually Happened
FCPA enforcement trends analyzed by geography. Discover where bribery risk is concentrated and how it impacts global compliance, investigations and risk management.
August 4, 2022
Managing Director Steven Schwartz has contributed to a chapter of the second edition of Trade Secret Protection: A Global Guide. The chapter is co-authored with Christopher Gerardi and Hong Qiao of Charles River Associates.
The guide demystifies the law of trade secrets in 29 jurisdictions, covering substantive and procedural aspects of both criminal and civil law and exploring the final remedies available under each. Designed to provide clear, comprehensive and practical guidance, this edition is a powerful tool for anyone requiring a broader and fuller understanding of trade secret protection globally.
In Chapter 1, “An overview of trade secret misappropriation damages,” Christopher Gerardi, Hong Qiao, and Steven Schwartz address the practical application of economic and accounting principles to the statutory framework generally recognized by most countries that provide for the recovery of monetary damages.
Trade Secret Protection: A Global Guide, Second Edition, is available for purchase here.
FCPA Enforcement: Where the Bribery Actually Happened
FCPA enforcement trends analyzed by geography. Discover where bribery risk is concentrated and how it impacts global compliance, investigations and risk management.
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