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The False Claims Act Guide: 2023 and the road ahead

In the latest edition of our False Claims Act Guide: 2023 and the road ahead, we analyze the key developments from 2023 and discuss how the most important cases and issues are shaping FCA enforcement now and in the year to...more

Key takeaways from the 40th ACI International Conference on the FCPA

Last week at the 40th American Conference Institute (ACI) International Conference on the FCPA, government enforcement agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and UK Serious...more

DOJ announces policy for self-disclosures on criminal misconduct of acquired companies, with a catch

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announces a new safe harbor policy for voluntary self-disclosures of acquired entities’ criminal misconduct. Although the new safe harbor provides clear timelines for disclosure, the costs...more

The DOJ issues rare Opinion Release on foreign government official travel

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a rare FCPA Opinion Procedure Release concerning travel of foreign government officials. Our lawyers analyze the opinion and highlight key considerations for companies engaged...more

U.S. agencies signal reinforced export enforcement collaboration and partnership

The U.S. Departments of Commerce, Justice and Treasury have issued a “Tri-Seal” Compliance Note regarding national security laws and regulations and the voluntary self-disclosure of potential violations, highlighting...more

DOJ announces new polices concerning third party messaging apps and compensation clawbacks

This month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced various policy changes meant to promote corporate compliance and update DOJ’s “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.” This article discusses two of these policy...more

DOJ sets forth new incentives for companies to self-disclose and cooperate

On January 17, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) rolled out revisions to its Corporate Enforcement Policy (CEP) aimed at incentivizing companies to voluntarily self-disclose misconduct and to cooperate with government...more

DOJ announces white collar initiatives to pursue individuals and assist victims

The American Bar Association’s annual white collar crime conference is often a favorite place for the U.S. Department of Justice to announce new policies and programs, and this year’s meeting in San Francisco was no...more

Aerospace & Defense Insights: Roadmap for False Claims Act enforcement in 2022

Through Aerospace & Defense Insights, we share with you the top legal and political issues affecting the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry. Our A&D industry team monitors the latest developments to help our clients stay in...more

DOJ issues rare FCPA advisory opinion regarding the extortion exception

On January 21, 2022, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) Opinion Procedure Release (the “OPR” or “OPR 22-01”) addressing the rarely discussed extortion exception to the FCPA’s...more

The False Claims Act Guide: 2021 and the road ahead

In the latest edition of our False Claims Act Guide: 2021 and the road ahead, we analyze the key developments from 2021 and discuss how the most important cases and issues are shaping FCA enforcement now and in the year to...more

Biden Administration releases first United States strategy on Countering Corruption

The Biden-Harris Administration intensified its focus on combating corruption by issuing the first-ever United States Strategy on Countering Corruption (“USSCC”) on December 6, 2021. This Strategy followed the...more

Joint focus by Biden Administration and Congress points towards enhanced anti-corruption efforts

There has been significant movement recently, by both the Biden Administration as well as Congress, to enhance the U.S. government’s ability to tackle corruption. This article provides a summary of those efforts and several...more

Aerospace & Defense Insights | Roadmap for False Claims Act enforcement in 2021

The federal government’s recoveries from investigations and cases involving the False Claims Act (FCA) fell in fiscal year (FY) 2020 to US$2.2 billion from US$3.05 billion in FY2019. However, with an influx of approximately...more

The U.S. Department of Justice updates roadmap to an effective compliance program

On June 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division, updated its guidance on the “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs,” providing increased clarity on some of the key questions prosecutors will...more

DOJ releases updated export control and sanctions enforcement policy for business organizations

On 13 December 2019 the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) National Security Division (NSD) announced the release of its long-anticipated and updated Export Control and Sanction Enforcement Policy for Business Organizations...more

DOJ refines cooperation requirements of FCPA corporate enforcement policy

On November 20, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced several subtle, but important, adjustments to its Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Corporate Enforcement Policy. These recent changes relate to...more

U.S. and Brazilian Authorities Reportedly Cooperating in Investigation of Alleged Bribery and Price Fixing Related to Medical...

In a May 17, 2019 press report that has been widely distributed in Brazil and the United States, Brazilian Federal Prosecutor Marisa Ferrari confirmed that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Department...more

Updated DOJ Guidance Underscores Importance of Implementing a Truly Effective Corporate Compliance Program

New guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is the latest confirmation of the importance of implementing a robust compliance program that is not simply well-designed, but also effective....more

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