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Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

The value of the close call

Much has been written about the importance of identifying lessons learned and taking remedial action in the aftermath of an investigation into compliance failures. But an equally valuable exercise can result from exploring...more

A&O Shearman

Top challenges for white collar crime and investigations lawyers in 2024

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We asked our global white collar crime team for their views on the key challenges in 2024 for in‑house investigations teams and white collar crime lawyers, and how to manage the associated risks. Here is what they said. ...more

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Belgian investigations trends and developments in white collar crime

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We continue to see increased investigation and prosecution of corruption, fraud, modern slavery and workplace misconduct, especially in the construction, transportation and financial sectors. Investigations are boosted by...more

Ankura

Non-Financial Misconduct: Will The Crispin Odey Case Reshape Investigations Into Behavioral Misconduct for the Financial Services...

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It has been a summer of revelations leaving the financial services sector facing uncertainty and increased scrutiny on how allegations of behavioral misconduct might be managed going forward. This came after multiple...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Where’s the Proof? NSF OIG Provides Insights on Crafting That All-Important Investigation Report

Report on Research Compliance Volume 20, no. 10 (October, 2023) Please don’t send uncorrected transcripts of interviews conducted via Zoom or other means to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Inspector General...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Virtual Event] 2020 Essentials of Compliance Investigations - A Virtual Conference - July 30th - 31st, 7:00 am - 10:55 am IST

Learn the core principles of conducting effective compliance investigations so that you're prepared next time you are called upon. Receive detailed and valuable information from experienced investigators: Meric Bloch and...more

Maynard Nexsen

Ten Commandments on What NOT to do in a Governmental Investigation - When an Agent Comes Knocking

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So... everything is humming along at work. There have been a few ups and downs this year. There have been some things that may have concerned you, but they did not seem like they needed your immediate attention. So you put...more

Troutman Pepper

Lessons Learned from the FCPA Pilot Program's First Six Months

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The guidance issued by the DOJ in connection with the Pilot Program and recent declinations state that disclosure, remediation and cooperation are essential to any favorable resolution with the government. Six months...more

Alston & Bird

“Individual Accountability for Corporate Wrongdoing”: The Yates Memo and the DOJ’s Focus on Individuals

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On September 9, 2015, the Department of Justice issued a memo (“Individual Accountability for Corporate Wrongdoing”) to federal prosecutors nationwide implementing new policies that—for the first time—prioritize the...more

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Internal investigations and the Importance of Witness Interviews

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Everyone claims to know how to conduct an internal investigation. Given the government’s reliance on internal investigations, law firms have beefed up their internal investigation services. Inevitably, the quality of internal...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

A Surprise in Progressive Rock – FCPA Internal Investigations

The case has a long involved Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) history. It involves Panalpina and its customer Shell. David Smyth, in his great blog Cady Bar the Door, reported, in a post entitled “Texas Court of Appeals...more

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Conducting Interviews in an Internal Investigation 2 13 14, 9 03 AM

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The ability to conduct an effective internal investigation is critical for every organization. The interviews of witnesses are the most important aspect of any internal investigation. In response to interest in holding...more

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Managing Your Internal Investigation Program June 3 2014

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Global companies have to design and implement an efficient process for conducting internal investigations. An effective ethics and compliance program requires companies to screen complaints, assign appropriate resources to...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance and Ethics Report-Episode 64-Managing the Third Party Relationship Under the FCPA, Part II

In this episode I continue my review of the five steps of managing third parties under the FCPA. In this part II, I discuss steps 3-5....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Three Practical Steps to Managing FCPA & Anti-Corruption Risks

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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement continues to be a priority for the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In recent years, U.S. authorities have aggressively...more

The Volkov Law Group

Undermining An Internal Investigation: Lack Of Impartial Investigator

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As anyone in the compliance field knows, one of the cardinal rules of internal investigations is impartiality. The people conducting an internal investigation need to be independent, not beholden to anyone involved in the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Internal Investigations: Doing One Can Be A Compliance Best Practice

The US Navy contract scandal took an interesting twist recently when one of its contractors, Inchcape Shipping Services, which had been suspended from doing business with the Navy for “conduct indicating questionable business...more

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The Importance Of An Effective Internal Investigation Process

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Companies struggle to put in place an effective program for conducting internal investigations and meting out discipline. One of the first questions which internal stakeholders struggle with is who is responsible for the...more

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