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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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
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White Collar Crimes
Bank-fintech partnerships have transformed the financial services landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for traditional banking institutions and innovative technology companies alike. ...more
Bank-fintech partnerships have transformed the financial services landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for traditional banking institutions and innovative technology companies alike. In a typical arrangement,...more
5/30/2025
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Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
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OCC ,
Patriot Act ,
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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
In a significant development for the digital asset industry, Republican lawmakers from the U.S. House Committees on Financial Services and Agriculture have released a comprehensive discussion draft of proposed legislation...more
5/13/2025
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Congressional Committees ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Financial Services Committee ,
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Safe Harbors ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Regulation ,
Stablecoins