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March 05, 2026
Laura Perkins, a former FCPA Unit supervisor and now a partner at Cadwalader, spoke with Global Investigations Review about the Department of Justice’s continued focus on individual accountability in foreign bribery prosecutions. Laura commented on the recent conviction of former Corsa Coal executive Charles Hunter Hobson, noting that the case reflects a “more liberal interpretation” of DOJ guidance and underscores that the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) remains an active enforcement priority.
Laura observed that, while the prosecution may not align “squarely within” the administration’s stated priorities, the decision to pursue Hobson signals that corporate executives remain subject to scrutiny and enforcement under the FCPA. She also highlighted the compliance value of such verdicts, explaining that active prosecutions provide a clear demonstration to foreign partners that anti-bribery laws continue to be rigorously enforced.
She also emphasized the broader compliance implications of the case: “Having a verdict like this out there is actually very helpful for companies,” she said, explaining that FCPA convictions help corporate compliance teams demonstrate to foreign partners that anti-bribery laws are still actively enforced — especially in regions where expectations may differ.
As the Hobson case illustrates, the DOJ remains committed to prosecuting corruption abroad and ensuring that U.S. companies compete on a level playing field, regardless of political signals to the contrary.
Read the full article in Global Investigations Review here (subscription required).
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