The guidance provides insights for corporations seeking to develop and implement a best-in-class compliance program.
On June 1, 2020, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued updated guidance (Updated Guidance) regarding how prosecutors should evaluate corporate compliance programs when conducting investigations, determining whether to bring charges, and negotiating corporate resolutions. The DOJ first issued the guidance, Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, in February 2017 and added details in April 2019. Companies seeking to design and implement effective compliance programs should look to the Updated Guidance for the DOJ’s latest expectations.
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