The Situation: In September 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ" or "Department") announced updates to its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs guidance covering three primary areas: (1) the risks of artificial...more
10/11/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Compliance Management Systems ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Employees ,
Machine Learning ,
New Guidance ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Safe Harbors ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
The Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") are updating language in document requests and compulsory process to address companies' increased use of collaboration...more
2/7/2024
/ Antitrust Division ,
Broker-Dealer ,
CFTC ,
Compliance Management Systems ,
Data Preservation ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Government Investigations ,
Instant Messaging Apps ,
New Guidance ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
On May 19, 2021, the SEC announced an award of more than $28 million to a whistleblower whose tip led the SEC and the DOJ to reach a combined $281 million FCPA settlement with a U.S.-based manufacturer of electronic systems...more
6/23/2021
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Biden Administration ,
Compliance Management Systems ,
Corruption ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Guidance ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Internal Reporting ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes
The Situation: The Department of Justice ("DOJ") has updated its "Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs" guidance for prosecutors.
The Result: The updates provide additional insights into the factors the DOJ is...more
6/11/2020
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Chief Compliance Officers ,
Compliance ,
Compliance Management Systems ,
Corporate Governance ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Internal Controls ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Strategic Planning ,
White Collar Crimes