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- A new memo suggests DOJ will continue to prosecute white collar fraud and crimes.
- DOJ identified 10 “high-impact” areas of focus, prioritizing crimes that cause harm to government programs, citizens, and...more
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- Periods of market volatility expose firms managing private funds to increased scrutiny from government agencies, regardless of the existence of any actual misconduct.
- Government agencies may open an...more
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- The FCPA remains valid and enforceable U.S. law, and violations of the law may serve as a predicate offense under state and local laws.
- Companies should be prepared for continued enforcement of...more
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- State AGs nationwide are focusing on initiatives in data privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection and securities fraud.
- Special areas of concern also include AI and online privacy and protections for...more
3/14/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Securities Fraud ,
State Attorneys General ,
Technology Sector
On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. attorney general, Pam Bondi, to pause Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) actions for 180 days until she issues revised FCPA...more
2/13/2025
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Compliance ,
Corruption ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Trump Administration ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes
Key Points -
- The incoming Trump administration is expected to take a more lenient approach to prosecuting entities, reducing emphasis on bringing actions based on what may be viewed as novel theories.
- Prescriptive...more
1/21/2025
/ CFTC ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration