DOJ Issues Press Release Regarding Liability for Unregistered Foreign Agents

Lobbying, "Deceptive" Activities: U.S. Warns Of Liability For Unregistered Foreign Agents

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a reminder that individuals acting in the United States under the direction or control of a foreign government or principal must register as foreign agents, or face civil and criminal penalties. The notice by the DOJ reiterates federal laws that impose liability...

DOJ Issues Press Release Regarding Liability for Unregistered Foreign Agents

Today the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued an unusual press release that may signal stepped up enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA”). In the press release, DOJ reminded the public of FARA’s requirements and warned of potential “civil and criminal liability” for noncompliance. In this alert, we summarize several aspects of the release that […]