Response To An FCPA Investigation Should Also Be Preparation For Shareholder Litigation

Even the announcement that a company is the subject of a Federal Corrupt Practices Act investigation can be enough to trigger shareholder litigation. An article from Paul Hastings LLP advises any company undergoing an FCPA investigation to make its strategic decisions, including in matters related to disclosures or attorney-client privilege, with the understanding those decisions will also bear on the shareholder litigation that almost certainly will follow the investigation.