Greenberg Traurig’s Tel Aviv office had a breakthrough year in 2015, realizing the vision of bringing together the vibrant Israeli business community with the resources and platforms of a major international firm with a strong local presence. From professional achievements, through external recognition, to exceptional inbound and outbound client service and wide involvement in the
Greenberg Traurig Shareholder and Co-Chair of the Global White Collar Criminal Defense Practice John Pappalardo was recently profiled in a Globes article discussing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) which allows a person to be prosecuted in the United States for an act that occurs outside of the United States.
Pappalardo, who has represented many prominent clients including Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky, also focuses on ensuring clients involved in international business are compliant with the vast requirements of the law.
A few key takeaways from the interview with Pappalardo:
1. There are countries where institutionalized corruption is a “cultural tradition.” Avoid doing business there; it’s not worth the risk.Continue Reading Greenberg Traurig’s John Pappalardo Discusses FCPA in Globes Article
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, Greenberg Traurig’s Tel Aviv office hosted a breakfast and seminar discussing recent developments in the application of anti-corruption laws with extraterritorial reach, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The seminar was presented by John Pappalardo, a