Greater focus on strong corporate governance and transparency is placing company directors in the UK and elsewhere under growing scrutiny and increased risk of individual civil and criminal liability. As new case law and...more
4/5/2023
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Companies that self-disclose, cooperate, and remediate could benefit from significantly reduced fines and possible declinations even in cases with aggravating factors.
In a speech at Georgetown University Law Center on...more
2/7/2023
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White Collar Crimes
In its second year, the Biden administration has made clear its prioritisation of white-collar prosecutions. This includes changes in policy and guidance, such as a renewed focus on individual accountability, an increased...more
8/15/2022
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UK companies should be aware of the increasing focus on corporate culture by regulators on both sides of the Atlantic.
In a recent speech that has garnered significant attention, US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco...more
11/8/2021
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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
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Corporate Misconduct ,
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Cross-Border ,
Deferred Prosecution Agreements ,
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Economic aid legislation will likely result in increased scrutiny of certain industries, similar to investigations that followed relief efforts in the 2008 financial crisis.
Key Points:
..The CARES Act creates multiple...more
The DOJ’s recently updated guidance poses helpful questions for UK corporates evaluating the effectiveness of their internal compliance programmes.
It is well known that a corporate’s failure to prevent offences can be...more