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Compliance programs typically refer to formalized institutional procedures within corporations and organizations to detect, prevent and respond to indvidual and widespread instances of regulatory violations. ... more +
Compliance programs typically refer to formalized institutional procedures within corporations and organizations to detect, prevent and respond to indvidual and widespread instances of regulatory violations.  In response to many corporate scandals evidencing rampant unethical business practices, many nations, including the United States, began passing strict regulatory frameworks aimed at curbing these abuses. Notable pieces of legislation in this area include the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and the U.K. Bribery Act, to name a few. The foregoing statutes and the severe penalties often associated with them form the basis of many modern institutional compliance programs. less -
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Recent Anti-Corruption Updates

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Two recent court Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) cases, a significant amendment to the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA), and the new pilot whistleblower rewards program show that Anti-Corruption Enforcement...more

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The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 43 - New Horizons: Impact of Recent Appellate Circuit Rulings on White-Collar...

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From circuit courts to the Supreme Court, rulings from appellate courts have turned some tried-and-true principles of law on their head in 2024. How have the decisions affected the practice of white-collar criminal defense...more

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AI-Enabled Compliance: Keeping Pace With the Feds

The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to transform business has commanded enormous attention over the past year. Little noted, however, is the U.S. government’s increasing — and increasingly sophisticated — use of AI...more

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Criminal Division’s new voluntary self-disclosure program still uncertain and risky

On April 15, 2024, the Department of Justice released its “Criminal Division’s Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals.” Similar in many ways to programs introduced earlier this year by the U.S. Attorney’s...more

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The US Government Is Using AI To Detect Potential Wrongdoing, and Companies Should Too

The use of data analytics to identify potential violations of law has become increasingly sophisticated. Agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have led the charge, employing risk-based data tools to...more

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DOJ’s New Mantra — Data and Detection

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The technology revolution and the rise of information and data permeates every aspect of our economy and daily lives.  It is not surprising then that the Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies are embracing...more

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Document Subpoena from US Authorities: Critical Steps

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Receiving a document subpoena from the DOJ, the SEC, or any other US regulatory authority is a stressful and unpleasant situation.   Things may seem even more stressful and complicated if you are a foreign national or company...more

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DOJ: Stanford FCA Case Involved Failures to Disclose Foreign Support From Seven Countries

Report on Research Compliance 20, no. 11 (November, 2023) It wasn't just China. China is among the countries whose support for Stanford University investigators wasn’t reported to five federal research funding agencies,...more

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Cooperation Standards in Government Investigations: Practical Tips

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Editor’s Note: From time to time, ComplexDiscovery highlights publicly available or privately purchasable announcements, content updates, and research from cyber, data, and legal discovery providers, research organizations,...more

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Recent DOJ Memo on Corporate Criminal Enforcement Highlights Critical Considerations for Employers

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On September 15, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a long-anticipated memo announcing changes to its corporate criminal enforcement policies (Memo). The Memo contains helpful guidance for employers, outlining...more

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How Contractors Can Avoid Cybersecurity FCA Violations

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Speaking about the U.S. Department of Justice's enforcement priorities on Sept. 12 at the American Bar Association's annual Civil False Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforcement Institute conference, the principal deputy assistant...more

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Criminal Division AAG Polite Reinforces New DOJ Corporate Enforcement Policy (Part IV of IV)

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The Justice Department is putting every business on notice — aggressive white collar criminal enforcement is here to stay. In a one-two punch, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a revised Corporate Enforcement...more

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DOJ’s Revised Corporate Enforcement Policy Expands on Previous Factors: History of Misconduct; Voluntary Self-Disclosure; and...

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The Lisa Monaco Memo is a new and important restatement of the Justice Department’s approach to corporate crime.  It is a worthy read and it sets out a number of new requirements and procedures for DOJ prosecutors...more

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DOJ Officials Announce New Priorities to Combat Corporate Crime with Additional Details Provided at Government Enforcement...

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On Thursday, September 15, 2022, Deputy Attorney General Lisa A. Monaco outlined new steps the Department of Justice will be taking in its ongoing efforts to police corporate crime. The next day, Assistant Attorney General...more

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What the C-Suite and Board Should Know About the New CCO Certification Requirement from DOJ

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U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco presented a new policy at a Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association event that requires chief compliance officers (CCO) to certify that...more

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The Changing Landscape of Dawn Raids: Preparing for Hybrid Inspections

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The pandemic accelerated widespread digitization in almost every industry. Moving from hard copy to digital documentation influences many business and legal processes, including the way authorities around the world conduct...more

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2021 Global Anti-Bribery Year-in-Review

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In 2021, the number of publicly resolved Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) cases was relatively low compared with previous years, but there were numerous interesting developments, and enforcement activity going forward...more

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Enforcement appears as messages disappear: The perils of personal and ephemeral messaging

On December 17, 2021, a financial institution agreed to pay $200 million in fines to the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodities Futures Trading Commission for allowing employees to discuss business on their...more

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DOJ Increases Scrutiny On Corporate Compliance Programs

Takeaway: With corporations facing increased scrutiny by the DOJ’s heightened compliance policy, it is more important than ever to have a robust compliance program to detect and prevent corporate misconduct....more

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DOJ Announces Policy Changes to “Invigorate” Efforts to Combat Corporate Crime - Japanese Version

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今回の米国司法省の政策変更において、司法省は個人の責任に一層の重点を置き、また企業の過去の違法行為に対しては包括的な評価を行い、さらに企業との司法解決に対してはより厳格な対応をすることとなる - 2021年10月28日、米国司法省 (United States Department of Justice、以下「DOJ」)...more

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Biden Administration Prioritizes Corporate Criminal Enforcement

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Takeaways: ..In recent remarks, top DOJ officials stated that DOJ will “surge resources” and “redouble efforts” for corporate enforcement. ..Areas of particular concern include Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,...more

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US Department of Justice adopts “bold” approach to prosecuting corporate crime and will engage in “rigorous enforcement”

On October 28, 2021, Deputy Attorney General (Deputy AG) Lisa O. Monaco gave remarks explicitly warning companies that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) intends to increase its efforts and devote additional resources to...more

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Government Contracts & Defense Industries Team Client Alert – U.S. Government Accountability Office Releases Report Calling for...

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Key Takeaways: - Heightened Government Attention to Fraud Risk - The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report identifying ongoing vulnerabilities to fraud in the defense contracting sphere....more

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Report: DOJ Launches Investigation into Alleged Energy Pricing Benchmark Fraud

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Investigators with the U.S. Department of Justice reportedly are investigating energy pricing benchmarks published by Platts, targeting suspected manipulation of deal prices provided by individual traders.  According to...more

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Federal and Florida Officials Discuss Enforcement Priorities and How Corporations Can Minimize Risk

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The Third Annual Florida Enforcement Summit, hosted by Holland & Knight, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce and the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, focused on federal and Florida enforcement...more

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