5 Key Takeaways | 2024 Emerging Trends: Delaware Unclaimed Property VDA and Multistate Audits
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 44 - A Recipe for Litigation: The Simmering Conflict Surrounding ERC Claims
DOJ’s New Self-Disclosure Policy and Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
FCPA Survival Guide: Step 1 - Self-Disclosure
Episode 316 -- DOJ Announces New Whistleblower Policy
Corruption, Crime & Compliance: DOJ’s Shifting Approach to Recidivism and Self-Disclosure
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 28 - Under the Microscope: Examining the Future of the ERC
Episode 289 -- Justice, Commerce and Treasury Issue Joint Notice on Voluntary Disclosure
What DAG Lisa Monaco's Speech Means for Compliance Programs
Torres Talks Trade Podcast- Episode 13- When Government Agencies Come Knocking
Torres Talks Trade Episode 11 on Sanctions and Export Enforcement Cases by DOJ
The Justice Insiders Podcast: The DOJ Wants You! - Part II: Voluntary Disclosures
Williams Mullen's Comeback Plan: Part I – State & Local Tax (SALT) Compliance During COVID-19: What to Do When You’re Behind
Anti-corruption & international risk developments
Podcast - Risk Management: Impact of Revised FCPA Policy on International Risk Management Programs
Podcast - Risk Management: Revised FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy
FCPA Compliance Report-Episode 366 Jonathan Marks on performing and using a root cause analysis
This Week in FCPA-Episode 56
Everything Compliance-Episode 12
FCPA Pilot Program
Kilpatrick’s David Hughes and Jordan Goodman recently joined BDO for a discussion of trends around state unclaimed property enforcement measures, including audits, voluntary disclosure agreements, and other outreach...more
On 7/15/24, the IRS announced via Notice IR-2024-212 the re-opening of the ERC (Employee Retention Credit) Voluntary Disclosure Program which will end on 11/22/24. The first ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program ended in March...more
The ERC is a legitimate, refundable tax credit designed to help businesses that continued to pay employees while they were shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic or that experienced a significant decline in gross receipts...more
Over the past week, the IRS has announced two significant developments in its administration and enforcement of the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Last week, the IRS' three-part announcement signaled: (i) an end to the...more
In March 2024, at the American Bar Association’s 39th National Institute on White Collar Crime, Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) Lisa Monaco announced that the Department of Justice (“DOJ” or the “Department”) intended to...more
The Internal Revenue Service has adjusted its moratorium on processing Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) claims, announcing last week it will begin processing claims filed between September 14, 2023 and January 31, 2024. In...more
The DOJ had a record year, and we reviewed FCA enforcement action trends to identify trends to help you stay informed and proactive in your compliance efforts. This alert summarizes key takeaways from Amanda Johnston’s recent...more
Are you wondering when a US taxpayer should consider the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program or VDP? Are you concerned about unreported or under-reported income, financial accounts, assets, investments, cryptocurrency or...more
Many US taxpayers still have questions regarding offshore accounts and FBAR filing requirements and compliance. Is there a genuine risk their activities (or lack of compliance) will come to light? The definition of a US...more
The March 22 deadline for applying to the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) to repay improperly claimed Employee Retention Credits (ERC) at a discount is just around the corner. The VDP requires businesses to repay only...more
A March 11 article in Part B News, “Warning: Minor Errors Can Mean Big Takebacks for AWV Claims,” discussed how compliance shortcomings can cause problems for claims to Medicare for annual wellness visits (AWVs). Rivkin...more
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit for businesses whose employees were impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The provisions are set out in § 2301 of the CARES Act and § 3111 of the Internal Revenue...more
What is the IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program and who is it designed to help? What are the guidelines for voluntary disclosure to the IRS and who is eligible to apply? The IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure...more
Unclaimed property audits and compliance changes will challenge many US companies in 2023. Any company that is not filing annual reports will be at risk of an expensive multi-year audit, and even long-time filers could be...more
Regulatory compliance is critical for any business involved in the export of defense related commodities. Violations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) can...more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has made numerous recent public statements reflecting increased priorities for enforcement, especially in the health care industry. The DOJ has a variety of tools at its disposal to enforce...more
As publicly reported late last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement (SEC) sent voluntary requests for information to a range of public companies and investment firms seeking voluntary...more
Since the November presidential election, most trade journals have expressed the same or similar headlines: “The Joe Biden/Kamala Harris administration will elevate enforcement for violation of environmental rules and...more
Our Unclaimed Property Team provides a line of sight into the developing trends, ongoing policy debates, and litigated disputes that may shape the future of unclaimed property law and compliance....more
After the election of President Trump, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) signaled that it would increasingly focus on improving compliance through mechanisms, including voluntary self-correction, that achieve...more
Unclaimed property audits and compliance issues will continue to be a challenge for companies in a wide range of industries. States view escheat as an important source of revenue, and contingent fee auditors will do their...more
Our Basic Academies are ideal for professionals with some compliance knowledge and experience who are ready to support, enhance and manage a comprehensive compliance program. They are taught by compliance professionals,...more
If the Delaware Office of Unclaimed Property believes that a person may have filed an “inaccurate, incomplete, or false report,” the State Escheator may authorize a “compliance review” under Del. Code Ann. tit. 12, § 1170(b)....more
On October 4, 2018, Skadden hosted the webinar “Equal Pay: Voluntary Disclosure, Activism and Litigation.” The panelists were Marc Gerber, partner, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Governance, Skadden; Blair Jones,...more