State and Federal Communications has prepared a new white paper with a comprehensive examination of pay-to-play laws and the characteristics of an effective pay-to-play compliance program.

This white paper is useful for politically active business entities who have, or are seeking, to obtain government contracts amid the complex regulatory scheme of pay-to-play laws.

A strong pay-to-play compliance program can mitigate your risks and facilitate a smooth procurement experience that stays within the boundaries of all regulations.

Have you ever asked:

• Is quid pro quo considered bribery in exchange for a specific contract?
• To whom may we contribute?
• What should we be aware of while negotiating a contract?

This white paper includes:

• Pay-to-play categorization: focus on restriction, disqualification, or disclosure
• How and why to implement best practices for making contributions
• Recent trends in ethical business contributions and procurement laws

If you are attempting to obtain a local or state contract, this free white paper is a must-read.

Click here for downloading instructions – and ensure you and your team can say “I Comply!”

Have you assessed the health and overall risks in your company’s government affairs compliance program?

Reputation is your company’s most valued asset.

A strong compliance program will help your company remain qualified for future contract opportunities and will save your brand reputation.

State and Federal Communications is here to help you. Our newest white paper “Corporate Compliance and Knowing the Score: Assessing the Health and Overall Risks in Your Company’s Government Affairs Compliance Program” will inform you on important elements and characteristics of an effective compliance program and tips to audit the effectiveness of your government affairs program.

This new white paper will provide you with the key information to keep in mind as you continue your government affairs program.

Click here to get this FREE white paper today – and ensure you and your team can say “I Comply!”

State and Federal Communications, Inc. has released a new white paper on The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) authored by Research Associate George Ticoras.

Legal compliance with all the rules and regulations is always important to the broad network of government relations professionals, companies, and organizations we serve. We prepared this white paper to explain the purpose of the FCPA as an anti-bribery statute, and to provide background on preventing the bribery of governmental officials of foreign nations by individuals and entities under the jurisdiction of the United States.

The purpose of the FCPA is to prohibit giving a payment of any money or other thing of value to a foreign official for purposes of influencing the official to act in a corrupt manner in order to obtain or retain business. The corrupt action could be an unlawful act or behavior made to secure an unfair advantage for the donor. The FCPA was enacted in 1977 and is enforced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

FCPA enforcement continues to be a high priority area for the SEC. Violations can lead to substantial punitive actions including civil and criminal enforcement actions against issuers and their officers, directors, employees, stockholders, and agents. The growing frequency of settlements, non-prosecution agreements, oversight, and self-reporting make understanding the depth of the FCPA’s impact on corporate business increasingly apparent and important.

The State and Federal Communications white paper of the FCPA is useful for all practitioners and government relations professionals involved in international business and compliance.

To obtain a free copy of the white paper, visit State and Federal Communications to access a PDF.