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Key Compliance Takeaways for Companies from the DOJ's New Corporate Whistleblower Program

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On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced its new “Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program” (“DOJ Program”), a three-year initiative managed by DOJ’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section....more

Bracewell LLP

Creating an Army of In-House Investigators

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In its never-ending war on corporate fraud, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has just commissioned a private army to fight as never before. On August 1, the DOJ launched a three-year program to provide financial rewards to...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

The DOJ’s New Pilot Programs: A Bane for Compliance Programs

For years, Department of Justice officials have stressed how important chief compliance officers are as the first line of defense in fighting corporate crimes. While that’s true, compliance programs now have a competitor in...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Ten Top Lessons from Recent FCPA Settlements-Lesson No. 10, Getting to Self-Disclosure: Speak Up, Triage and Internal...

Over this series, I have reviewed the messages communicated by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from three key Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions regarding...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Ten Top Lessons from Recent FCPA Settlements-Lesson No. 3, Extensive Remediation

Over the past 15 months the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made clear through three Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions and speeches, their priorities in...more

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What Does the New FEPA Legislation Mean for FCPA and Anti-Corruption Compliance Programs?

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On December 21 President Biden signed the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The legislation addresses a perceived gap in the Foreign Corrupt Practices...more

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Blockchain Considerations for Litigation and Investigations

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More organizations continue to adopt blockchain technologies. According to Grand View Research, the global blockchain technology market value was estimated at 10.02 billion in 2022. Analysts forecast a compound annual growth...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Private Company Compliance: Investigations, Regulations, and Litigation

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We recently co-hosted an NACD “Private Company Compliance” webinar on the issues that directors of private companies should care about. In this episode, we focused on the increasing importance of supervising the...more

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The Whistleblower Experience – Unpacking the Benefits and Best Practices

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If you find yourself thinking, “there are so many whistleblower stories in the news these days,” you’re not wrong. From historic awards being distributed from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to the EU...more

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Legal Risk Management: 5 Ways to Proactively Mitigate Risk

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Corporations must innovate and set themselves apart from their competition to achieve long-term success, but they cannot act with reckless abandon in doing so. Rather, they must strategically plan their moves to proactively...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 13th West Coast Forum on FCPA Enforcement and Compliance - June 14th - 15th, San Francisco, CA

Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 13th West Coast Forum on FCPA Enforcement and Compliance returns for another exciting year, providing the opportunity to connect with decision-makers from your industry, gather...more

Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

Messaging Missteps: SEC’s Increasing Focus on Off-Channel Communications

The SEC’s Enforcement Division is conducting a sweep investigation of large investment advisers regarding their employees’ use of “off-channel” communications. The sweep, which has been widely reported in the press, focuses...more

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[Virtual Event] Corporate Compliance Enforcement Conference - July 25th, 9:00 am - 4:45 pm CT

Is Your Compliance Program Designed for the Current Enforcement Landscape? Data protection, anti-corruption, antitrust, supply chains, economic sanctions and even the software employees use to communicate are all subjects...more

Hanzo

Hanzo Top 20 Ediscovery & Compliance Blogs of 2022, Part 2

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It’s been another interesting year in the world of legal technology, and we here at Hanzo have covered a variety of topics in 2022. Last week, we covered the first 10 of our top 20 ediscovery and compliance blogs. Today we...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

SEC Investigations Guide - Second Edition: December 2022

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Even public companies with a strong code of conduct, an exemplary tone at the top, robust internal controls, and a culture of compliance may face allegations of misconduct that can lead to an investigation by the Division of...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

El FCPA Y El CPA

El cumplimiento del FCPA (Ley de Prácticas Corruptas en el Extranjero, “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) debe estar a la vanguardia de las empresas de todos los tamaños en todas las industrias....more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Deal or No Deal: Deciding to Settle or Litigate When Faced with a DOJ or SEC Enforcement Action Under the Current Administration

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For those facing a potential enforcement recommendation at the close of a white collar investigation, choosing whether to litigate against or settle with the government agency is a critical strategic crossroads. Recent...more

BakerHostetler

‘An Offer You Can't Refuse': Best Practices for Responding to SEC ‘Voluntary' Requests

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Many companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”), whether as a public company, an investment adviser, or a broker-dealer, will undergo an inquiry or a formal investigation by the...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The $180 Million Chinese Coffee Case for Attempting to Manage Earnings

Last week, on December 16, 2020, Chinese-based coffee chain Luckin Coffee Inc. (“Luckin”) agreed to a $180 million settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Luckin’s American Depositary...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

SEC Enforcement’s First Public Company Cases Resulting from its EPS Initiative

On September 28, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced two settlements against public companies and individual charges against the former controller and chief accounting officer and the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The FCPA Resource Guide, Second Edition – Final Thoughts

Today, I want to conclude my five-part exploration of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) updated A RESOURCE GUIDE TO THE U.S. FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT SECOND EDITION (2020...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] Flagship Conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance - July 29th - 30th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

The ACI’s 13th Advanced Flagship Conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance is going virtual and will be held on July 29-30, 2020.  From the comfort of your home office, virtually attend the industry’s...more

Troutman Pepper

Lessons Learned from the FCPA Pilot Program's First Six Months

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The guidance issued by the DOJ in connection with the Pilot Program and recent declinations state that disclosure, remediation and cooperation are essential to any favorable resolution with the government. Six months...more

K&L Gates LLP

Are Public Companies Required to Disclose that the Government is Investigating Them?

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For many public companies, the first issue they have to confront after they receive a government subpoena or Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) is whether to disclose publicly that they are under investigation. Curiously, the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

DOJ and SEC Officials Focus on Enforcement, Self-Reporting and Compliance at International FCPA Conference

From November 18 to 19, 2014, the American Conference Institute held its annual U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) conference outside of Washington, D.C. Keynote speakers including U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)...more

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