For the First Time, the CFTC Uses its Powers to Combat Foreign Corruption

In a landmark action on December 3, 2020, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) announced resolution of its first enforcement action involving foreign corruption by issuing an order and settling charges against Vitol Inc. (“Vitol”), the Houston, Texas, based energy and commodities trading company....
By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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