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Challenges in Data Sharing between Banking Partners

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Life in the United States and most modern industrialized countries is driven primarily by data. Google alone processes 20 Petabytes of data every day (1 petabyte = 1 million gigabytes. Economies are built on data; marketing...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: April 29, 2025, The GenZ/RTO Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the...more

McDermott Will & Emery

The New UK Procurement Regime and the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act: Heightened Exclusion & Debarment Risks

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The UK Procurement Act 2023 (the Procurement Act) came into force on 24 February 2025. It introduced significant changes to the UK public procurement landscape including a new regime for suppliers to be excluded from a...more

A&O Shearman

Financial Crime: The FCA’s Strategy for 2025 – 2030

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In its strategy for the next five years, financial crime remains a priority for the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). While the FCA acknowledges the significant efforts firms invest in their anti-financial crime systems,...more

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An In-House Compliance Guide for Responding to President Trump's Executive Order on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement

As has widely been published, on February 10, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14209, which paused all future investigations and enforcement actions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for at least...more

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Central Bank Modernises Consumer Protection Code and introduces Standards for Business

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Today, the Central Bank of Ireland published the Consumer Protection Code 2025 ("CPC 2025") comprising: (i) the Consumer Protection Code Central Bank Reform Act 2010 (Section 17A) (Standards for Business) Regulations 2025...more

Paul Hastings LLP

The CFTC Is “in the Mode to Make Deals” (and Other Updates on the Commission)

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Yesterday, Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline Pham created a two-week window to bring “reasonable settlement offers” to the commission. Based on my conversations with her and others, I believe the CFTC is in “deal mode” and is...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Amid Chaos, Regulatory Change Continues Apace, March 2025 - New CFTC Enforcement Guidance

On February 25th, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (“CFTC”) Division of Enforcement (“Division”) issued a long-awaited advisory (the “Advisory”) regarding its evaluation of how a company’s or individual’s...more

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Trump Tariffs Raise False Claims Act Risks as Customs Enforcement Increases

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During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump made tariffs a cornerstone of his foreign and domestic policy. With new 25% tariffs now imposed on Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10% tariff on imports from...more

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False Claims Act Year in Review: 2024

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The US government and private plaintiffs use the False Claims Act (FCA) – a federal statute originally enacted in 1863 in response to defense contractor fraud during the American Civil War – to combat various forms of fraud...more

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CFTC issues new enforcement advisory on self-reporting, cooperation, and remediation

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC, or Commission) has issued an enforcement advisory detailing how its Division of Enforcement (Division) will evaluate self-reporting, cooperation, and remediation from companies...more

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Staff Statement on Meme Coins Signals Significant Shift in SEC Position on Digital Assets

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In an action that could have broad implications, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Staff (Staff) issued a statement on February 27, 2025, through its Division of Corporation Finance, providing clarity on the application...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: SEC Priorities Regarding Cybersecurity Enforcement: What Public Companies Need to Know Now in the Second Trump...

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The SEC recently announced the creation of a Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) that will focus on fraudulent conduct in cybersecurity, digital assets, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. For...more

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SEC Enforcement Trends for 2025 — Shadow Trading, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Crypto

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2024 was a pivotal year for SEC enforcement as the Commission significantly ramped up its efforts, filing 583 enforcement actions and obtaining $8.2 billion in financial remedies, a record for the agency....more

PilieroMazza PLLC

PilieroMazza Annual Review: What DOJ’s 2024 FCA Report Means for Government Contractors

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DOJ’s recently released Annual Report highlights a significant increase in FCA enforcement, with nearly $3 Billion recovered—a 4.8% increase from FY 2023. The report also sheds light on major 2024 settlements and judgments...more

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Six Essential Tips for Complying with FAR Cost Principles

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In honor of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are sharing six essential tips for government contractors to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) cost...more

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SEC Announces New Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit

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On February 20, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of a new enforcement unit – the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU). The SEC’s announcement made clear that the new unit...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

When Your Life Sciences Are on the Line: Securities Enforcement

Morrison Foerster partners Kate Driscoll and Nate Mendell, both former federal prosecutors and members of the firm’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Group, hosted the eighth episode of When Your Life Sciences Are on the...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Top Tips for Global Companies Preparing for the UK’s New “Failure to Prevent Fraud” Offence

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Companies in the US and around the world should consider their potential for UK exposure and assess their compliance programmes in light of that risk. On 1 September 2025, the UK will implement a new corporate criminal...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

China Issues First Compliance Guidelines to Combat Commercial Bribery Risks - UPDATED February 2025

On January 10, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) put into effect its Compliance Guidelines for Healthcare Companies to Prevent Commercial Bribery Risks (“Compliance Guidelines”)....more

K2 Integrity

Ensuring Integrity In Disaster Recovery: Lessons From NYC Rapid Repairs

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In the wake of the devastating LA wildfires, the importance of stringent controls and oversight in disaster recovery efforts cannot be overstated. As we mobilize to rebuild and restore, it is crucial to learn from past...more

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FCA Settlement Highlights Importance of Accurate Small Business Certifications in Government Contracting

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a $949,696.90 False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with GS Foods Group Inc. (GS Foods) for improperly bidding on contracts reserved for small businesses despite not qualifying...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The False Claims Act in 2024: A Government Enforcement Update

This past year, the False Claims Act (FCA) continued to be a key tool for the Justice Department and whistleblowers to bring suits against companies, including those in the financial services sector. The Justice Department...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

SEC Charges Public Company with AI Washing

On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Presto Automation Inc. (Presto) with violations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for misleading artificial...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Capital Forum Provides Roadmap of Likely State Law Enforcement Priorities in 2025 and Beyond

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is a nonpartisan national forum for America’s state and territory attorneys general to collaboratively address issues important to their work protecting the rule of law and...more

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