A recent suit illustrates how whistleblowers may adversely impact a company’s DPA, leading to further investigation by the DOJ and additional penalties.
In 2023, Connecticut-based Freepoint Commodities LLC (Freepoint)...more
10/23/2025
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Bribery ,
CFTC ,
Compliance ,
Cooperation Agreement ,
Corporate Governance ,
Criminal Conspiracy ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Deferred Prosecution Agreements ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disgorgement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Forfeiture ,
Indictments ,
Penalties ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblowers
In May 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced changes to its corporate enforcement policies, including revisions to the Criminal Division’s standards for the selection and use of monitors....more
9/23/2025
/ Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Corporate Monitoring ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Internal Controls ,
New Guidance ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Risk Management ,
White Collar Crimes
In July 2025, the U.S. Congress advanced a landmark package of legislative measures aimed at establishing a comprehensive federal framework for the regulation of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. ...more
8/1/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bank Secrecy Act ,
BSA/AML ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Financial Institutions ,
FinTech ,
Know Your Customers ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Stablecoins