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Newly Confirmed AG Pam Bondi Issues Directive Limiting Scope of FCPA Enforcement

Newly Appointed US Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a directive shifting the focus of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations and cases away from those that do not involve criminal operations of cartels and...more

DOJ Criminal Division Launches Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program

The US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division on August 1 announced the details of its much-anticipated Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program. This three-year initiative aims to incentivize individuals to...more

Corporate Guilty Plea Indicates DOJ’s Commitment to Enforcement in Defense Industry

The US Department of Justice’s recent prosecution of Cambridge International Systems Inc. illustrates its ongoing pursuit of corporate criminal enforcement in the defense arena....more

Recently Issued IRS Littlejohn Victim Notices May Present Challenges for Taxpayers

As required by law, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has begun issuing notification letters to victims of a former IRS contractor who illegally accessed and stole the tax return information of thousands of companies and...more

DOJ Releases 2023 Fraud Section Year in Review

In recent weeks, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division’s Fraud Section released its annual Year in Review report, summarizing the Fraud Section’s accomplishments in 2023. This detailed account points to a...more

White Collar: Year in Review and a Look Forward, 2023–2024

The white collar world had an active year, with the last 12 months yielding further incentives from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to encourage voluntary disclosures as well as key rulings from the US Supreme Court that...more

A Closer Look at DOJ’s New Safe Harbor Policy for Voluntary Self-Disclosure in M&A

With the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) recently announced “Safe Harbor Policy” encouraging voluntary self-disclosure in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), this LawFlash discusses key considerations and measures that acquiring...more

US Government Continues to Crack Down on Insider Trading with Four Coordinated Actions

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) on June 29, 2023 brought insider trading charges against several defendants in four proceedings. The insider trading cases demonstrate key focus...more

DOJ Criminal Division’s Corporate Enforcement Policy: Is 2023 the Year of the Carrot?

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to try to dispel lingering skepticism over the benefits of corporate disclosure and cooperation. In remarks delivered on January 17, Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Kenneth A....more

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