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Biden Administration Issues Strategy to Counter Corruption

Posted On Tuesday, December 7, 2021
By: Chalon C. Young

Takeaway: The Biden administration has prioritized fighting corruption on a global scale, addressing it as a national security concern and focusing on accountability and financial transparency....

Courts Must Not “Reflexively Defer” to Sentencing Guidelines Commentary—Follow the Rule of Lenity

Posted On Tuesday, November 30, 2021
By: Daniel P. Wotherspoon

Takeaway: Five more judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit agree with their colleague that courts must not “reflexively defer” to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines...

Corporate Culture Matters: Renewed Commitment to Compliance

Posted On Wednesday, November 10, 2021
By: Christin M. Roberts

Takeaways: Relying on old and new guidance, the Department of Justice will consider the following when addressing misconduct by corporate entities: Disclosure of ALL information about...

The SEC Will Require Admissions of Wrongdoing to Build Back Trust in America’s Institutions

Posted On Thursday, October 21, 2021
By: Christin M. Roberts

Takeaways: The SEC’s Director of Enforcement plans to build back trust in America’s institutions “without fear or favor” by: Tackling misconduct by “Crafting Appropriate...

Biden Administration Increases Efforts in Corruption Fight

Posted On Wednesday, July 7, 2021
By: Daniel P. Wotherspoon

Takeaway: Given the Biden Administrations National Security Study Memorandum, as well as the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now an opportune time for companies to review their compliance...

Beneficials Owners Be Aware

Posted On Monday, June 14, 2021
By: Christin M. Roberts

Takeaway: In an effort to curtail corruption, President Biden’s new memorandum requires U.S. Companies to disclose their beneficial ownership to the Department of the Treasury. One...

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Biden Administration Issues Strategy to Counter Corruption

Courts Must Not “Reflexively Defer” to Sentencing Guidelines Commentary—Follow the Rule of Lenity

Corporate Culture Matters: Renewed Commitment to Compliance

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Biden Administration Increases Efforts in Corruption Fight

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