Law360, New York (January 6, 2016, 10:46 AM EST) -- The past year underscored the importance that political appointments can have on U.S. Department of Justice activities. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, Assistant Attorney General Leslie Caldwell and Fraud Section chief Andrew Weissman have been at the center of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement. Whatever their intentions or objectives, they have slowed the FCPA enforcement wheel to refocus the enforcement program. What comes out remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure — Hui Chen, the new DOJ compliance counsel, will bring a more accurate and focused inquiry to company compliance programs. The DOJ has an opportunity to reset the table on compliance issues and priorities. I expect the DOJ will do exactly that — stay tuned....