Business law ethics

BUSINESS LAW ASSIGNMENT SPRING 2026 As of February 12, 2026, Donald Trump has signed 242 executive orders in his second presential term, which began on January 20, 2025. One of those orders was Executive Order 14209. On February 10, 2025, when President Trump signed Executive Order 14209 which paused the Foreign Corruption Practices Act. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a U.S. statutory law that prohibits bribery of foreign government officials to obtain or retain business. It also requires companies to maintain accurate books and records and implement adequate internal accounting controls. The FCPA’s anti-bribery provisions apply to all U.S. citizens, companies, and foreign companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges, and its accounting provisions apply to companies that report to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Question – A leading US based pickle ball team wants to schedule and compete in games in foreign locations to garnish worldwide support of the sport and in doing so securing lucrative merchandising for itself both in the US and abroad. An employee of the company is pressured by the CEO to offer bribes to secure a lucrative contract in a foreign market. If you had to advise the employee on what to do what advice would you provide? Submit no more than a 2-page analysis in no greater than 12-point font including the following key considerations: Identify the relevant legal principles; Duty to consumers; Ethics; Analyze the potential outcomes.