RPT-UPDATE 1-US gives firms hints on avoiding foreign bribery charges
Posted on November 14, 2012 at 17:50 PM EST
WASHINGTON, Nov 14 (Reuters) - U.S. officials have decided not to prosecute companies accused of bribing officials in foreign countries when the companies disclosed the conduct to authorities, fired responsible employees and took steps to improve compliance with the law, according to a government document released on Wednesday.