Thaddeus R. McBride

Member at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC (Washington, DC)

He leads the firm’s International Trade Practice Group. He counsels clients on compliance matters related to economic sanctions and embargoes, export controls, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, CFIUS, US anti-boycott controls, customs, and other import controls. In addition, he guides clients through internal audits and investigations and represents companies in government investigations and enforcement actions.

My Articles

Corporate, Securities, and Governance

Foreign Acquisition of US Assets: Aggressive Actions Likely to Continue

This article will provide a history and overview of CFIUS, as well as predictions about how the Committee may operate going forward. Based on recent CFIUS activity and the broad language of FIRRMA, it is highly likely that CFIUS’ role in reviewing foreign investment in the United States will increase. In particular, CFIUS will be getting involved in reviews of more types of transactions involving more types of industries, including industries such as health, finance, and retail, in which personal information or information transfer could occur as a result of the proposed transaction.

Compliance and Ethics

Tone at the Top, Culture of Compliance, and the Yates Memo

This article provides some suggestions on how leaders can establish an effective tone at the top, and leverage that tone to instill a strong culture of compliance.