The priorities will impact non-US companies who may face a US DOJ with a renewed emphasis on combating corporate crime.
In a recent speech that has garnered significant attention, the Deputy Attorney General of the...more
11/5/2021
/ Biden Administration ,
Compliance ,
Compliance Monitoring ,
Corporate Crimes ,
Corporate Culture ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Corporate Monitoring ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) ,
Cross-Border ,
Deferred Prosecution Agreements ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Non-Prosecution Agreements ,
Personal Liability ,
UK ,
White Collar Crimes
Guidance sets out the SFO’s expectations for investigations but leaves open questions, particularly for cross-border investigations.
On 6 August 2019, the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) issued its much-anticipated Corporate...more
8/10/2019
/ Cooperation ,
Corporate Cooperation Credits ,
Corporate Investigations ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Cross-Border ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
New Guidance ,
Privilege Waivers ,
Self-Reporting ,
Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ,
UK ,
White Collar Crimes
New director Lisa Osofsky confirms her focus on cross-border and corporate cooperation.
On 3 September 2018, in her first speech, after only one week as head of the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Lisa Osofsky laid out her...more
English Court of Appeal Reaffirms Privilege Over Internal Investigation Documents Prepared in Contemplation of Litigation -
In a much anticipated decision, the Court of Appeal has reaffirmed legal privilege protection for...more
A new UK policy establishes a commitment to providing victims of overseas bribery with compensation; however, important questions remain that will impact implementation.
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the Crown...more
6/18/2018
/ Bribery ,
Costa Rica ,
Criminal Proceeds ,
Cross-Border ,
Financial Crimes ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Just Compensation ,
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) ,
Restitution ,
Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ,
UK