The MLB Commissioner held senior leadership accountable for illegal sign stealing - even though the conduct generally involved players and low-level operations employees.
On January 13, 2020, Major League Baseball (MLB)...more
1/17/2020
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Guidance sets out the SFO’s expectations for investigations but leaves open questions, particularly for cross-border investigations.
On 6 August 2019, the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) issued its much-anticipated Corporate...more
8/10/2019
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The DOJ’s recently updated guidance poses helpful questions for UK corporates evaluating the effectiveness of their internal compliance programmes.
It is well known that a corporate’s failure to prevent offences can be...more
New director Lisa Osofsky confirms her focus on cross-border and corporate cooperation.
On 3 September 2018, in her first speech, after only one week as head of the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Lisa Osofsky laid out her...more
English Court of Appeal Reaffirms Privilege Over Internal Investigation Documents Prepared in Contemplation of Litigation -
In a much anticipated decision, the Court of Appeal has reaffirmed legal privilege protection for...more
Ruling holds that the government cannot use conspiracy and accomplice liability theories to reach foreign nationals that lack US ties.
Key Points:
..Non-resident foreign nationals who are not otherwise subject to direct...more
Respondents in pending or future proceedings should carefully assess their options until several key legal questions are resolved.
The United States Supreme Court recently issued its ruling in Lucia v. Securities and...more
A new UK policy establishes a commitment to providing victims of overseas bribery with compensation; however, important questions remain that will impact implementation.
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the Crown...more
6/18/2018
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By limiting the availability of Dodd-Frank whistleblower anti retaliation provisions, the Court’s decision may incentivize increased SEC reporting.
In Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers, the Supreme Court of the United...more
The revised FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy signals DOJ’s emphasis on corporate voluntary self-disclosure, rewarding cooperating companies with a presumption in favor of declination and reductions in penalties.
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FCPA Opinion Release provides insight into the jurisdictional reach of the FCPA and the level of due diligence the DOJ expects.
On November 7, 2014, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued its second and final...more