Criminal Prosecution, Disclosure Requirements, Corporate Governance

DOJ’s Updated Enforcement Policy: A Game-Changer for Corporate America?

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 5/15/2025

On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a major overhaul of its corporate enforcement policy, aiming to incentivize companies to voluntarily self-disclose misconduct. Titled “Focus, Fairness, and...more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - March 2025

Latham & Watkins LLP on 3/17/2025

On 6 February 2025, the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee published a report titled “Naming and shaming: how not to regulate”....more

[Hybrid Event] Third Annual Navigating the Annual Meeting and Reporting Season Program - November 16th, Houston, TX

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 10/25/2023

In this program, we will focus on SEC developments affecting, and practical aspects of preparing for, public companies’ annual meetings and annual reports, including compensation, shareholder proposals and corporate...more

DOJ Implements Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy for US Attorneys’ Offices

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/3/2023

On February 22, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) adopted a new policy that establishes a national standard for voluntary self-disclosure credit in corporate criminal enforcement actions brought by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices...more

DOJ Formalizes Guidelines, Incentives for Corporate Self-Disclosure Through New Policy Directive for US Attorneys’ Offices

McDermott Will & Schulte on 2/28/2023

On February 24, 2023, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) rolled out a corporate self-disclosure policy (the Policy) to be applied by all 93 US Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country. The details of the Policy—which...more

From the Big Easy to the Big Ten, And Beyond: What the Process of Reforming the New Orleans Police Department Can Teach Colleges...

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 10/31/2018

In 2012, the Penn State Lions went 8-4 on the field, passing 3,283 yards, rushing 740 yards, and scoring 349 points. This credible performance earned it a respectable 38th ranking out of the 124 schools in the NCAA’s Division...more