Since returning to office in January 2025, President Donald Trump has made scrutinizing DEI programs a central policy priority, including through the following pronouncements...more
8/5/2025
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Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Executive Orders ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
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Federal Funding ,
New Guidance ,
Subcontractors ,
Trump Administration ,
Whistleblowers
On February 10, 2025, the president signed an executive order that paused investigation and enforcement of the FCPA for a period of 180 days, required the DOJ to review any existing FCPA investigation or prosecution, and to...more
6/12/2025
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Bribery ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Investigations ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Trump Administration ,
White Collar Crimes
On May 12, 2025, the Head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division, Matthew Galeotti, announced a new white collar enforcement plan in a memorandum entitled “Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against...more
5/16/2025
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Cooperation ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Declination ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
New Guidance ,
Non-Prosecution Agreements ,
Self-Disclosure Requirements ,
Voluntary Disclosure ,
Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes
Channel partners offer significant benefits when your original equipment manufacturer, software manufacturer, or cloud-service provider is contracting with the federal government....more
3/24/2025
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Self-Disclosure Requirements ,
Supply Chain
Businesses today must navigate an intricate web of policies, regulations, and enforcement actions that demand not only vigilance but a proactive stance toward transparency and cooperation....more
2/3/2025
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Compliance ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Fraud ,
Insider Trading ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
In September 2024, the DOJ’s Criminal Division released an updated Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) guidance document to address emerging risks. The ECCP serves as a roadmap for how DOJ evaluates a company’s...more
10/22/2024
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Chief Compliance Officers ,
Compliance ,
Compliance Management Systems ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Internal Controls ,
Pilot Programs ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes
Earlier in 2024, DOJ’s Criminal Division announced a new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program granting whistleblower awards to individuals who provide information in four priority areas. ...more
9/25/2024
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Corporate Crimes ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Pilot Programs ,
Pilot Programs ,
Self-Reporting ,
Voluntary Disclosure ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes