The top five FCPA stories of 2012

1. Allegations against Wal-Mart -- Just when the debate about FCPA reform was heating up, the New York Times reported that Wal-Mart may have paid $24 million in bribes to Mexican officials to grow the business. The story showed why the FCPA is important. And it derailed the Chamber of Commerce's campaign to narrow the law and restrict the DOJ's enforcement of it.

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FBI web page recalls 'glory' of the Africa sting investigation and takedown

Photo courtesy of the Federal Bureau of InvestigationWhen the Africa sting investigation netted 22 coordinated arrests, the FBI was giddy with excitement. It even gave the case its own web page.

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