As we look back on 2021, several anti-corruption enforcement trends emerge. The following summarizes the key developments of the prior year and trends to watch in 2022:
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) brought 24...more
2/2/2022
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Whistleblowers
In August 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced multiple sizable whistleblower awards totaling approximately $16.1 million to 14 individuals. The awards ranged from $150,000 to $3.5 million. These...more
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) will oversee worker retaliation complaints under the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act (“CAARA”) and the...more
Whether big or small, internal investigations require companies to mobilize their resources efficiently and effectively. Internal investigations can be driven by external sources like the government or a lawsuit, while others...more