One common exception is the so called grease payments which you’ll need to get anything done in any reasonable time frame. > Regarding payments to foreign offi

One common exception is the so called grease payments which you’ll need to get anything done in any reasonable time frame. > Regarding payments to foreign officials, the act draws a distinction between bribery and facilitation or "grease payments", which may be permissible under the FCPA, but may still violate local laws. The primary distinction is that grease payments or facilitation payments are made to an official to expedite his performance of the routine duties he is already bound to perform.