In this chapter from Thomson Reuters/Aspatore Books' Inside the Minds: International White Collar Enforcement, Litigation partners Marc Axelbaum and Carolina Fornos give an overview of some of the common U.S. white collar laws that may impact companies and individuals, foreign and domestic alike.

With the ever-increasing ability of law enforcement agencies around the world to join efforts and collaborate across borders, in addition to the U.S. Department of Justice’s global reach through deferred prosecution agreements, companies and individuals must be aware of the complex regulations governing their business. The authors also explore some noteworthy prosecutions that demonstrate the potential impact of these laws.