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DOJ Increases Scrutiny on Corporate Compliance Programs

Posted On Friday, December 10, 2021

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...

Biden Administration Issues Strategy to Counter Corruption

Posted On Tuesday, December 7, 2021

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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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DOJ Increases Scrutiny on Corporate Compliance Programs

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

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

Biden Administration Increases Efforts in Corruption Fight

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