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How a code of conduct reflects culture and meets DOJ requirements

Every compliance program begins with a code of conduct. The code of conduct expresses a company’s fundamental values and its commitment to living by them. Although a code of conduct is usually a very high-level document, it...more

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Client Alert: DOJ Expands the Reach of Its Policies on Self-Disclosure of Corporate Misconduct

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On February 22, 2023, the Department of Justice announced a new Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (the Disclosure Policy) that now governs corporate prosecutions by US Attorney’s Offices (USAOs) nationwide. Building on a 2022...more

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Israel Securities Authority Publishes Sentencing Guidelines for Administrative Procedures

For the first time, the Israel Securities Authority has published Sentencing Guidelines for Administrative Procedures which contain the considerations guiding its determination of sanctions for individual violators and...more

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Ethics and Compliance Trends and Predictions for 2020

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2019 was a big year for ethics and compliance.  In fact, it is easy to argue that since the adoption of the compliance provisions in the US Sentencing Guidelines in 1991, compliance had its biggest year....more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Global Voices: Incident Management – Key Component of a Defensible Compliance Program

As you may recall, the United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations (FSGO) has provided the basis for American courts to impose harsh penalties upon organizations whose employees or agents have violated...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Rosie Ruiz and Ethically Challenged Employees

Once you demonstrate you are ethically challenged or maintain a moral flexibility that allows you to lie, cheat and steal; it is highly likely you will continue to do so....more

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New Attorney General Issues Guidance on Corporate Compliance Programs

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Fraud Section has published new guidance for corporate entities on corporate compliance programs. The guidance, titled, “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs” (Compliance Program...more

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Department of Justice Issues Principles of an Effective Compliance Program

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The Department of Justice issued a directive entitled “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.” The document provides insight into the analysis used by the DOJ to assess the effectiveness of a corporate compliance...more

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DOJ Releases New Guidance on Compliance Programs

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On February 8, 2017, the Fraud Section of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) quietly published pointed and specific guidance on how it assesses – and intends to assess – compliance programs in a report titled “Evaluation of...more

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Shortchanging the Compliance Function

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A company that does not back up its words with deeds is doomed to suffer compliance and cultural breakdowns. When a company commits to building a culture of trust and integrity, the company has to keep its word. This is not a...more

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Compliance 2.0: DOJ Pushes the Compliance Agenda

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The FCPA Paparazzi have a thick head and a stubborn chin. They just do not understand the significance of Compliance 2.0 to corporate governance and they blindly adhere to simplistic, yet unexplained, solutions to complex...more

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The Time is Now to Amend the US Sentencing Guidelines on Corporate Ethics and Compliance Programs

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We all know the importance of the sentencing guidelines and the impact the revisions, especially the 2010 amendments, have had on corporate governance and compliance. The history behind the sentencing guidelines tracks the...more

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Real Guidance (Finally) On the Compliance Oversight Role of Boards

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New guidance for boards of directors on what it means to have “reasonable oversight” for the implementation and effectiveness of corporate compliance programs could signal the beginning of a global trend towards more—and more...more

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Board Reporting: Elevating Your E&C Program & Engaging the Board

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In This Presentation: - The Board’s Roles and Compliance Responsibilities - The Board Report & Briefing vs. Training - Important Considerations for your Board Report - Case Study - How Can I Tell if my Board is...more

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Our Approach to Risk Assessment

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Program and culture assessments - Assessments have long been recognized as having a critical impact on the effectiveness of ethics and compliance efforts. Best practice programs have often employed assessments – formal...more

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