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False Claims Act Insights - Eureka! Government Investigators Seek Out Research Misconduct

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Host Jonathan Porter welcomes Husch Blackwell attorney Karen Courtheoux to the show to discuss the False Claims Act in the context of government-funded research programs that are often carried out under the auspices of...more

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The Justice Insiders Podcast - AI-Washing: Everything Old Is New Again

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Host Gregg N. Sofer welcomes Husch Blackwell attorney Rebecca Furdek back to the show to discuss recent government inquiries and enforcement actions concerning products and services related to artificial intelligence (AI)....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Criminal Division’s new voluntary self-disclosure program still uncertain and risky

On April 15, 2024, the Department of Justice released its “Criminal Division’s Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals.” Similar in many ways to programs introduced earlier this year by the U.S. Attorney’s...more

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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

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Meeting DOJ and SEC Post-Settlement Obligations: A Practical Guide

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No Longer Just a Matter of Paying the Fine and Moving On. Corporate settlement agreements used to be straightforward—pay the penalty and move on. Now, these resolutions rival complex business transactions, including...more

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DOJ Announces More Corporate Enforcement Policies Coordinating Its Attack on Corporate Malfeasance

On the heels of its revised Corporate Enforcement Policy announced in January 2023, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced more policies aimed at prosecuting and deterring corporate misconduct. In late February and early...more

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Carrie Tolstedt, former Wells Fargo Community Banking Head, Agrees to Plead Guilty and Pay a $17 Million Fine for Obstruction of...

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If there ever is an example of a rotten corporate culture, Wells Fargo sits at the head of the class.  Since Wells Fargo’s sales pressure scandal, Wells Fargo has continued to suffer from a string of scandals and misconduct. ...more

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Cooperation Standards in Government Investigations: Practical Tips

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Editor’s Note: From time to time, ComplexDiscovery highlights publicly available or privately purchasable announcements, content updates, and research from cyber, data, and legal discovery providers, research organizations,...more

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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

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Deputy AG Announces Significant Changes to DOJ Policies Regarding Corporate Investigations

Key Points - On September 15, 2022, Deputy AG Lisa O. Monaco released a Memorandum and provided remarks announcing several DOJ policy changes to prioritize and strengthen the Department’s prosecution of corporate crime. ...more

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Carrots and Sticks: DOJ Announces Policy Shift on Corporate Crime

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On September 15, Deputy Assistant General of the United States ("DAG") Lisa Monaco announced new U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") policy changes during a speech on corporate criminal enforcement at New York University Law...more

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Two Recent Corporate Pleas Affirm DOJ's Pledge to Crack Down on Criminal Enforcement

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Two recent criminal resolutions by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) signal that DOJ is following through on Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco's recent pledge to crack down on corporate criminal enforcement....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

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Deputy Attorney General Announces Reinvigorated Focus on Corporate Crime

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In her October 28, 2021 speech to the 36th ABA National Institute on White Collar Crime, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco emphasized that white collar crime is a top enforcement priority for the Department of Justice...more

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DOJ Announces Policy Changes and Additional Resources Focused on White-Collar Enforcement

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Introduction In the first 10 months of the Biden administration, senior DOJ officials have signaled a renewed focus on corporate criminal and civil enforcement against companies and individuals.  ...more

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Client Alert: Deputy Attorney General Announces Significant Changes to DOJ’s Corporate Criminal Enforcement Policies

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On October 28, 2021, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco delivered a speech and issued a memorandum announcing several important changes to the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s corporate criminal enforcement policies and...more

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White Collar Crime Investigation & the Biden Administration

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In 2015, then-Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates issued a memorandum to the attorneys of the Justice Department articulating departmental policy on corporate misconduct. This memo became popularly known as the Yates Memo. It...more

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Biden Administration Signals Its Intention To Be Tougher on Corporate Crime

Forecasting the enforcement priorities of the Department of Justice (DOJ) under a new administration is difficult at best. However, the Biden administration is widely expected to be tougher on corporate crime than its...more

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Investigations During COVID

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As Covid-19 spread across the globe in February and March 2020, investigation teams and in-house compliance professionals had to swiftly adapt to the rapidly changing environment. When the threat of border closures became a...more

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Federal and Florida Officials Discuss Enforcement Priorities and How Corporations Can Minimize Risk

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The Third Annual Florida Enforcement Summit, hosted by Holland & Knight, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce and the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, focused on federal and Florida enforcement...more

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[Webinar] Best Practices and Tactics for Conducting an Internal Investigation in the COVID-19 Era - June 24th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm...

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As the global economy struggles and companies continue to adapt to disruptions, organizations are facing an increased likelihood of whistleblower claims, bad behavior and market-facing allegations that require an internal...more

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