U.S. Foreign Bribery Trial Puts Spotlight on FCPA Enforcement Trends

The U.S. government has decided to move forward with a trial involving two former executives of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., despite a noted reduction in the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) during the Trump administration. This decision adds complexity to an already intriguing legal narrative, capturing the attention of the white collar legal community due to the infrequency with which such cases are presented to juries. The trial is set to test the impact and reach of the FCPA pause, bringing a high-profile legal debate to the forefront. For a more detailed examination, the Law360 article offers in-depth insight into the unfolding case.