Business Law questions

Please answer thoroughly

1) Are all payments to foreign officials illegal under the FCPA? Explain why

2) How did the United Nations start and what is its purpose?

3) Explain Expropriation and Nationalization and provide and example?

4) When did the North American Free Trade Agreement start (NFTA) and what is its purpose? Please explain

5) What are the Functions of Agencies and what purpose does it serve?

6) DQ - You are a sales rep and have a new client in a foreign country. Their first order is a big one and you want to make sure they get great service.  You know that shipments into the particular foreign country can often be held up for several weeks while being processed.  You also know that if you make a small payment to several customs officials, this will help them expedite the shipment. Can such a payment be made by you?   Be sure to discuss all legal and ethical considerations considered in reaching your decision.

7) Why is it important for courts to use the rule of reason analysis when considering actions allegedly in violation of the Sherman Act? (Analysis in Antitrust Law)

8) Who are the four types of parties governed by the 1933 Securities Act and their purpose?