Government and Regulatory Ethics Resources 

Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act has had a major impact on several aspects of business in the U.S. The following links provide a full description of this legislation:
  http://www.aicpa.org/sarbanes/index.asp 
  http://www.sec.gov/spotlight/sarbanes-oxley.htm 

U.S. Department of Justice 
The United States Department of Justice enforces federal law and defends national interests according to the law. It ensures public safety against threats foreign and domestic; provides Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; seeks just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; administers and enforces the Nation's immigration laws fairly; and ensures fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. 

U.S. Federal Trade Commission 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ensures that markets in the United States are efficient and free of restrictions that harm consumers. It enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices. The commission also enforces federal antitrust laws that prohibit anticompetitive mergers and other business practices that restrict competition and harm consumers. Whether combating telemarketing fraud, Internet scams or price-fixing schemes, the FTC’s primary mission is to protect consumers. 

U.S. Department of Commerce
The International Trade Administration's Good Governance Program works to increase market access and ensure a level playing field for U.S. companies in emerging markets by promoting:

• Transparency through Business Ethics and Anti-Corruption

• Accountability in Corporate Governance

• Fairness in Commercial Dispute Resolution

• Protection of Intellectual Property Rights