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Episode 365 -- Four Sanctions Cases Everyone Should Know
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Daily Compliance News: April 3, 2025, The Tribute to Ice Edition
Compliance into the Weeds: The Role of Compliance Going Forward
Daily Compliance News: March 27, 2025, The Eliminate the District Courts Edition
Great Women in Compliance: The Future of Enforcement with Jennifer Lee
FCPA Compliance Report: Navigating the Complexities of FTO Designations and Compliance in Mexico and Latin America
Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 65 – The Trump Administration’s Decision to Halt FCPA Enforcement – The Implications for Asia and the World with Tom Fox, Malcolm Nance, and Philip Rohlik
FCPA Compliance Report: Celebrating the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies: Highlights with Erica Salmon Byrne
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Compliance into the Weeds: More Compliance Challenges in the Trump Era
Daily Compliance News: March 12, 2025, The Ruth Marcus Resigns Edition
Paul Atkins has taken the reins of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After being confirmed by the Senate on April 9, Atkins officially began his tenure as SEC Chairman on April 21. His arrival is expected to...more
As the Trump Administration embarks on its second term, significant shifts in government enforcement priorities are quickly taking shape. Not surprisingly, this administration appears to be focusing on immigration, drug and...more
The Trump administration has progressed further key policy priorities, while legal challenges have emerged in the areas of immigration, DEI, the federal workforce, and federal spending. This past week, the Trump...more
The Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division published its Year in Review last month, which showed an uptick for white collar enforcement in foreign corruption, financial and health care fraud. The...more
Businesses today must navigate an intricate web of policies, regulations, and enforcement actions that demand not only vigilance but a proactive stance toward transparency and cooperation....more
CryptoLink is a compilation of news stories published by outside organizations. Akin aggregates the stories, but the information contained in them does not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of the firm. Akin's...more
Bit Mining, formerly 500.com, was a doomed company from the beginning, When a CEO orchestrates a bribery scheme with the assistance of other senior executives, shareholders and the public have little chance of ensuring a...more
Cryptocurrency mining company BIT Mining Ltd. has agreed to pay a combined penalty of US$10 million to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for engaging in a scheme to bribe...more
Each month, we publish a roundup of the most important SEC enforcement developments for busy in-house lawyers and compliance professionals. This month, we examine: •Accounting fraud charges for allegedly concealing costs; ...more
Each month, we publish a roundup of the most important SEC enforcement developments for busy in house lawyers and compliance professionals. This month included the SEC’s fiscal year end and a large number of enforcement...more
Highlight the Third Circuit’s adoption of the de novo standard of review in evaluating appeals of derivative litigation demand-futility decisions; Explore the Sixth Circuit’s recognition of the applicability of the...more
Hosted by the C5 Group, the 18th Annual Conference on Anti-Corruption London will bring together the brightest minds in anti-corruption and compliance to review the most pressing multi-jurisdictional enforcement updates...more
Each month we publish a roundup of the most important SEC enforcement developments for busy in-house lawyers and compliance professionals. This month, we examine: •The SEC’s approval of spot bitcoin ETPs; - •SEC charges...more
As always, I tend to repeat myself. However, one important point needs to be repeated — DOJ is in the midst of launching an aggressive sanctions and export control program against corporations and individuals. DOJ has...more
You are reading the November 2023 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox. ...more
The past few months have seen numerous high-profile enforcement actions highlighting an increasing trend, what Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco called “the biggest shift in corporate criminal enforcement that I’ve seen...more
Key Takeaways- • Largest year ever for whistleblower awards (nearly $600 million in total)- • Largest single whistleblower award ever ($279 million to an individual whistleblower) - • Largest year for whistleblower tip...more
Blockchain presents unprecedented challenges around national security. This is true not only for the federal government, but also for businesses in the private sector. From cross-border transactions involving cryptocurrency...more
August saw two noteworthy Russia-related enforcement actions. First, a dual Russian-German national was arrested and charged with violating the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) when he allegedly procured microelectronics for...more
The following newsletter provides a roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements taken by a federal and/or state financial services regulatory agency, specifically focusing on:...more
Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more
As an employee in the technology or cryptocurrency industry, you hoped to put your skills to use behind a company that could make a real difference in the world. However, both tech companies and cryptocurrency companies...more
Crypto Asset Company Settles Sanctions Violations for $7.5 million- On May 1, the U.S. Department of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a $7.5 million settlement with crypto asset company Poloniex LLC for 65,942 apparent...more
Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 13th West Coast Forum on FCPA Enforcement and Compliance returns for another exciting year, providing the opportunity to connect with decision-makers from your industry, gather...more
There appears to be a bit of a lull in corporate prosecutions lately. The big banner cases tend to involve crypto firms rather than household names. There are a few significant settlements, such as in opioid cases, but we...more