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This article recaps Department of Justice guidance since the Trump Administration took office in January. These are topics we’ve addressed in previous articles and alerts, and are presented here in summarized form....more
When a corporate crisis hits, attorneys often bring in investigators and PR consultants to uncover facts and manage reputational risk. But without the right structure, those critical communications may not be protected by...more
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
Information leaks can range from exposures of internal decisions and salary data to the disclosure of intellectual property, strategy documents, or board minutes. Whether accidental or intentional, these leaks demand...more
In November 2024, the FCA published its further consultation with its revised proposals to make early announcements of open enforcement investigations (“CP 24/2, Part 2”). BCLP was one of the many respondents to raise strong...more
Despite the dominance of Windows computers in corporate environments, an increasing number of companies are now integrating Apple Mac computers into their networks. Alongside this shift, the rise of BYOD (Bring Your Own...more
The Financial Services Institute in collaboration with Conyers, Grant Thornton and Cayman Finance hosted its fourth comprehensive training seminar on “Preparing for an Onsite Inspection from the Cayman Islands Monetary...more
For years, email has been the dominant form of business communication. The average office worker sends approximately 9,000 to 15,000 emails per year. Multiply 15,000 emails across multiple personnel and multiple years, and...more
A draft ‘failure to prevent fraud’ corporate criminal offence will render large companies liable for fraud committed by their associates. We consider the draft offence and implications for businesses....more
Fraud is a pervasive issue that affects businesses, organizations, and individuals across various industries. Often, an organization is surprised to find itself a victim of fraud, especially when the perpetrator is a trusted...more
With scams evolving and growing in volume and maturity, it is more important than ever before to be vigilant about what information is available to nefarious actors. This article provides common scam scenarios, tips for...more
The world of business intelligence and corporate investigations has not been left untouched by the unstoppable march of technological innovation. Today’s investigations benefit greatly from technology-driven solutions to the...more
In data 15 marzo 2023 è stato pubblicato in Gazzetta Ufficiale il decreto legislativo 10 marzo 2023, n. 24, recane “attuazione della Direttiva (UE) 2019/1937 del Parlamento europeo e del Consiglio, del 23 ottobre 2019,...more
After a long-lasting legislative process, Italy has joined the group of Members States that have implemented EU Directive no. 2019/1937 on whistleblowing. The new regulation sets a number of obligations for companies, which...more
On October 28, 2021, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced revised Department of Justice (DOJ) guidance on corporate monitors. Going forward, prosecutors are free to require the imposition of a corporate monitor when...more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has once again raised the bar for corporations seeking cooperation credit in government investigations. Last Thursday, DOJ issued a department memorandum and announced three significant...more
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission awarded approximately $200 million to a single whistleblower earlier this month based on the individual’s “significant contribution” to the success of a CFTC action and two Related...more
95% of all corporate investigations include message and conversation data as key evidence. When gathering this crucial data from employees’ mobile phones, are you having to ship equipment or struggling with lengthy support...more
The first 100 days of President Biden's administration, not least its appointments to key leadership positions, suggest that it will investigate and pursue white collar cases much more aggressively than the Trump...more
With the impact of COVID-19 increasing the likelihood of white collar crime, corporate vigilance and a quick response can mitigate downside consequences. There has been a notable uptick in white collar matters the past...more
Under the Biden Administration, we expect the Department of Justice to reinvigorate the policies aimed at increasing coordination between the criminal and civil divisions. In a 2015 Memorandum – the “Yates Memo” – former...more
In Episode 7 of Digging Deeper, Chris Morgan Jones and Darren Matthews explore how fraudsters find new avenues to take advantage of a business, and some cases where investigators cracked the code on bad actors....more
Jules Kroll is widely credited as the founder of the modern corporate investigations industry, and this episode goes behind the scenes of Jules’ career....more
Corporate investigations can serve a variety of different purposes. From uncovering accounting fraud to responding to cybersecurity breaches and preparing for litigation, there are various circumstances in which corporate...more