By Samuel Rubenfeld ( August 11, 2026, 17:09 GMT | Insight) -- A former executive of Balt’s US subsidiary intends to challenge the government’s definition of who counts as a foreign official under anti-bribery law, according to a new court filing. The court filing, a motion for a bill of particulars, asked the judge to order the government to provide specifics on the corrupt act by the alleged foreign official, as well as how the act had violated his official duties.A former executive of Balt’s US subsidiary intends to challenge the government’s definition of who counts as a foreign official under anti-bribery law, according to a new court filing....
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