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
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Artificial intelligence is not just about chatbots. Increasingly, it is used by government for enforcement, and boards need to prepare for that, just as they need to get ready for upcoming climate disclosure requirements....more
5/21/2024
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Financial Services Industry ,
Machine Learning ,
Mergers ,
New Rules ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Shareholders ,
Spinoffs ,
Tax-Free Spin-Offs ,
Taxation ,
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White Collar Crimes
The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to transform business has commanded enormous attention over the past year. Little noted, however, is the U.S. government’s increasing — and increasingly sophisticated — use of AI...more
5/15/2024
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Antitrust Division ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Corporate Governance ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Government Agencies ,
Government Investigations ,
Machine Learning ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Technology ,
White Collar Crimes
The use of data analytics to identify potential violations of law has become increasingly sophisticated. Agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have led the charge, employing risk-based data tools to...more
3/26/2024
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Crimes ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Government Investigations ,
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Regulatory Requirements ,
Self-Reporting ,
Technology ,
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Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes
On March 7, 2024, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will soon launch a new monetary reward program for people who provide information about corporate or financial...more
Suppose you are a member of an audit committee and learn about a whistleblower complaint alleging wrongdoing at the company. Maybe it’s just an aggrieved former employee, and it has no merit. Maybe you should direct the...more