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New DOJ Antitrust Postal Whistleblower Rewards Program: A Look Under the Shiny Hood

On Tuesday, July 8, the DOJ Antitrust Division announced a first-of-its-kind Antitrust Whistleblower Rewards Program (the “Program”). But the Program’s fine print suggests it may not be as lucrative for whistleblowers as it...more

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Not Your Everyday Top Ten List

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On May 12, 2025, the head of the United States Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, Matthew Galeotti, issued a Memorandum to all division personnel outlining the division’s updated enforcement priorities.  The stated...more

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DOJ’s Approach to White Collar Enforcement: Target Those Who Harm U.S. Interests While Minimizing Collateral Damage

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The June 9 memorandum from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche instructs...more

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DOJ Issues New FCPA Enforcement Guidelines

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New factors for investigating and enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act were recently released by head of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in, “Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement...more

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The Latest Refinements to DOJ’s White Collar Enforcement Policy

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Last month, the head of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Matthew R. Galeotti, issued a Memorandum outlining DOJ’s enforcement priorities and policies for prosecuting white-collar crime,...more

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DOJ Focuses FCPA Enforcement With New Guidelines

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DOJ issues updated guidelines, ending temporary “pause” on FCPA enforcement and focusing potential enforcement on priority areas. On June 9, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum (the Guidelines)...more

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DOJ Overhauls Corporate Enforcement, Disclosure Policy, Offering Clearer Path to Leniency

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The decision for a company to self-disclose potential criminal misconduct to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is always complex. This is particularly true during periods of administration transitions when DOJ policies and...more

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Why the DOJ’s New Whistleblower Program Remains Relevant

On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum outlining the Criminal Division’s enforcement priorities and policies for prosecuting corporate and white-collar crimes in the new Administration....more

Compliance and Ethics: Ideas & Answers

The First US Law School Course on Compliance: Its Origins and Evolution

This essay traces the origin and development of the first dedicated law school course on corporate compliance and ethics programs in the United States. Responding to legal and practice developments over the last two decades,...more

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DOJ Policy Changes Have Made Internal Investigations More Important Than Ever

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Internal investigations have long been a valuable tool for companies and their executives to manage civil, regulatory, and criminal liability. By investigating potential corporate misconduct with the help of counsel, a...more

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FCPA Enforcement Is Back with a New Enhanced Focus on Protecting US Business Abroad, National Security, Individuals and (of...

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U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum on June 9 (the Memo), announcing DOJ will resume enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) after its brief hiatus....more

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Focused FCPA Enforcement: Emphasizing Security and Strategic Interests

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On June 9, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum (the DAG memorandum) updating the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) enforcement guidelines for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in accordance with...more

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DOJ Announces Priorities and Policy Updates – Including Tariff Compliance Enforcement, Expansion of Whistleblower Program

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Over the last year, we have paid close attention to the increasingly complicated and evolving landscape companies are facing in light of changing government enforcement priorities, including the Department of Justice’s...more

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The Exception, Not the Rule: DOJ’s Updated Corporate Compliance Monitorship Guidance

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On May 12, 2025, the United States Department of Justice’s Criminal Division published a series of memoranda outlining updated white-collar enforcement priorities. ...more

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Client Alert: Department of Justice’s New White Collar Crime Focus

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The Department of Justice’s Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime memorandum released on May 12, 2025, signals a shift in DOJ corporate criminal enforcement. The memorandum signals a shift...more

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Focus, Fairness, & Efficiency: DOJ White Collar Policy Shifts Signal Recalibration, But Not Revolution in Enforcement

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On May 12, 2025, the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ” or the “Department”) issued a series of significant policy changes outlining the Trump administration’s new approach to white-collar enforcement....more

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DOJ Streamlines Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy for More Favorable Corporate Criminal Resolutions

When a company detects potential criminal misconduct, it must decide whether to self-disclose the misconduct to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This decision—while always complicated—is even more difficult during...more

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DOJ Issues New Guidance on White-Collar Prosecutions and Corporate Monitors

On May 12, 2025, the current head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division issued fresh guidance to all personnel under his purview with new two memoranda....more

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DOJ's New Direction: Implications of the Trump Administration's Recently Announced Corporate Enforcement Framework

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A Significant Shift in White Collar Criminal Enforcement - The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has unveiled a comprehensive plan for its white-collar crime enforcement strategy, laying out the “high-impact” areas where...more

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Legal Update: DOJ Announces Long-Awaited Corporate Enforcement Priorities

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On May 12, 2025, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division issued a much-anticipated memorandum outlining its enforcement priorities and policies for prosecuting corporate and white-collar crimes. The memorandum,...more

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DOJ Revises Corporate Monitor Policy with New Cost and Oversight Rules

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On May 12, 2025, the US Department of Justice’s Criminal Division published a set of memoranda outlining white collar enforcement priorities and an updated outlook on the imposition and selection of corporate monitors. The...more

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DOJ Criminal Division Announces Priority Enforcement Areas and Publishes Revised Enforcement Guidance

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On May 12, 2025, the Department of Justice Criminal Division announced significant changes to its corporate white-collar criminal enforcement priorities. In line with the Trump administration’s recalibration toward...more

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DOJ Criminal Division Announces Leniency and Potential Declination for Companies That Self-Disclose

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Earlier this month, the DOJ’s Criminal Division Head, Matthew R. Galeotti, spoke at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Conference in Washington,...more

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The DOJ’s Evolving Policies: White-Collar Enforcement Under President Trump

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On May 12, 2025, the head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division, Matthew R. Galeotti, outlined the Trump Administration’s enforcement framework for white collar crime. ...more

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Think Compliance Got Easier? Think Again—DOJ’s New Era in White-Collar Enforcement (Part 3)

In our prior two posts, we’ve delved into the memorandum issued by the Head of the Department of Justice’s (Department) Criminal Division, Matthew R. Galeotti—"Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar...more

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