What stays and what goes? In the future, the Justice Department will concentrate on high-dollar, high-stakes conduct, such as large bribes rather than “small-time payoffs.” Investigations will zero in on industries like defense and energy that are vital to national security. Investigations will also focus on misconduct that directly disadvantages domestic firms, such as bribes paid to secure foreign contracts where U.S. companies are also competing. “Corrupt competitors skew markets and disadvantage law-abiding U.S. companies,” Blanche said in the memo.
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