On May 9, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14294, “Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations” (EO), which reinforces the administration’s deregulatory agenda. While sweeping in scope, the EO has...more
We anticipate President Trump’s upcoming term will usher in significant shifts in U.S. environmental enforcement priorities and practices. Beveridge & Diamond has helped clients navigate every change in administration since...more
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Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco recently delivered keynote remarks at the American Bar Association’s 39th National Institute on White Collar Crime. She announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) would continue...more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) formally implemented a nationwide Voluntary Self-Disclosure policy (VSD policy) on February 22, 2023—effective immediately—that has been in the works for several years. The VSD policy...more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently introduced the first significant revisions since 2017 to policies affecting all corporate matters handled by the DOJ’s Criminal Division. These policies aim to incentivize companies to...more
Attorney General Merrick Garland recently delivered remarks to the ABA Institute on White Collar Crime, reinforcing previous commitments by top DOJ officials to an increased emphasis on prosecuting corporations and...more
At a recent conference, the newly confirmed Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), Todd Kim, delivered remarks strongly signaling an increased focus on prosecuting companies and...more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division recently issued updated guidance for white-collar prosecutors regarding the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs ("Guidance"). The updated Guidance builds on updates...more