California AG issues alert reminding businesses it's illegal to pay bribes

( November 10, 2026, 22:14 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a legal alert reminding businesses operating in California that it remains illegal to pay bribes or prohibited gratuities to federal officials to obtain or retain business, regardless of the priorities and behavior of the Trump administration.Statement follows below. Document attached....

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