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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The US Government Is Using AI To Detect Potential Wrongdoing, and Companies Should Too

The use of data analytics to identify potential violations of law has become increasingly sophisticated. Agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have led the charge, employing risk-based data tools to...more

The Volkov Law Group

DOJ’s New Mantra — Data and Detection

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The technology revolution and the rise of information and data permeates every aspect of our economy and daily lives.  It is not surprising then that the Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies are embracing...more

Venable LLP

Recent DOJ Memo on Corporate Criminal Enforcement Highlights Critical Considerations for Employers

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On September 15, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a long-anticipated memo announcing changes to its corporate criminal enforcement policies (Memo). The Memo contains helpful guidance for employers, outlining...more

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Criminal Division AAG Polite Reinforces New DOJ Corporate Enforcement Policy (Part IV of IV)

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The Justice Department is putting every business on notice — aggressive white collar criminal enforcement is here to stay. In a one-two punch, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a revised Corporate Enforcement...more

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DOJ’s Revised Corporate Enforcement Policy Expands on Previous Factors: History of Misconduct; Voluntary Self-Disclosure; and...

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The Lisa Monaco Memo is a new and important restatement of the Justice Department’s approach to corporate crime.  It is a worthy read and it sets out a number of new requirements and procedures for DOJ prosecutors...more

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DOJ Officials Announce New Priorities to Combat Corporate Crime with Additional Details Provided at Government Enforcement...

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On Thursday, September 15, 2022, Deputy Attorney General Lisa A. Monaco outlined new steps the Department of Justice will be taking in its ongoing efforts to police corporate crime. The next day, Assistant Attorney General...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

The International Investigations Review, 12th Edition - England & Wales

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In its second year, the Biden administration has made clear its prioritisation of white-collar prosecutions. This includes changes in policy and guidance, such as a renewed focus on individual accountability, an increased...more

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DOJ Increases Scrutiny On Corporate Compliance Programs

Takeaway: With corporations facing increased scrutiny by the DOJ’s heightened compliance policy, it is more important than ever to have a robust compliance program to detect and prevent corporate misconduct....more

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DOJ Announces Policy Changes to “Invigorate” Efforts to Combat Corporate Crime - Japanese Version

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今回の米国司法省の政策変更において、司法省は個人の責任に一層の重点を置き、また企業の過去の違法行為に対しては包括的な評価を行い、さらに企業との司法解決に対してはより厳格な対応をすることとなる - 2021年10月28日、米国司法省 (United States Department of Justice、以下「DOJ」)...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

US Department of Justice adopts “bold” approach to prosecuting corporate crime and will engage in “rigorous enforcement”

On October 28, 2021, Deputy Attorney General (Deputy AG) Lisa O. Monaco gave remarks explicitly warning companies that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) intends to increase its efforts and devote additional resources to...more

McDermott Will & Emery

How CCO Reasonable Prevention Procedures Can Help You Mitigate DAC6 Penalties

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Corporate criminal offences (CCOs) under Part 3 Criminal Finances Act 2017 (CFA) are increasingly coming under the spotlight of the UK tax authorities. In a 10 February 2020 press release published in response to a Freedom of...more

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Failure to prevent tax evasion – HMRC announces 9 live investigations and 21 “opportunities under review”

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HMRC’s focus on organisations under the Criminal Finances Act 2017 for failure to prevent tax evasion is making steady progress. The revelation, in very broad terms, of the number of investigations and enquires that it is...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Updated Evaluation Of Corporate Compliance Programs – Guidance Document: Part I – Introduction

As I noted in yesterday’s blog post, at the Ethics and Compliance Initiative (ECI) Impact 2019 Conference, Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski announced (ECI speech) an update to the 2017 Evaluation of Corporate...more

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