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[Webinar] Unpacking the DOJ's New FCPA Enforcement Guidelines and What it Means for the Future - June 26th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

On June 9, 2025, the U.S. DOJ issued new FCPA enforcement guidelines to the global anti-corruption community, effectively ending the recent enforcement pause. This newly released enforcement framework signals a focused and...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

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

SBR-Author’s Podcast: The Unseen Life of an Undercover Agent: A Conversation with Charlie Spillers

Welcome to the SBR-Authors Podcast! In this podcast series, Host Tom Fox visits with authors in the compliance arena and beyond. Today, Tom is joined by Charlie Spillers, a former federal prosecutor, undercover agent, and...more

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New York Note: Update on Mayor Adams

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Last Monday, the Justice Department directed federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York to dismiss the pending charges against Mayor Adams without prejudice and restore his security clearance. Mayor Adams...more

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Compliance Lessons from Venice – Episode 2: The Arsenale and Incentivizing Compliance

In part 2 of the Compliance Lessons from Venice series, we journey to the Arsenale, the historic heart of Venice’s shipbuilding industry. During Venice’s golden age, the Arsenale was a hub of ingenuity, productivity, and...more

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DOJ's Revised ECCP Signals Expectations of a Data-driven Compliance Program

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On September 23, 2024, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri announced much-anticipated revisions to the US Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (Revised ECCP)...more

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Argentieri on the DOJ’s Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently unveiled the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (CWA) to bolster corporate enforcement efforts. Although the program has only been operational for a few weeks, it has already...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Handbook: Interview with the Authors

I recently spoke with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Handbook authors Robert Tarun and Peter Tomczak from Baker McKenzie for a two-part podcast episode. The depth of knowledge and experience in white-collar crime,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Culture Week: Part 1- Redesigning Culture

In the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog this week, I will explore corporate culture from various angles. Since at least October 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has made corporate culture part of its review for any...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Auditing Culture

Why should you audit your culture? In doing so, a compliance professional can utilize a comprehensive approach designed to evaluate various aspects of a company’s culture, including ethics, engagement, accountability, and...more

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DOJ to Use ‘Carrots to Wield Larger Sticks’ in 2024

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The more things change, the more things stay the same. For years, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) leadership has used the ABA National Institute on White Collar Crime and other major conferences to highlight enforcement...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 312 -- Eddie Green, CEO SnippetSentry, on Communications Preservation Risks

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Companies have a vested interest in preserving internal communications for a variety of reasons — to hold actors accountable and to protect the organization from potential private and government claims or investigations that...more

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Anti-Bribery And Corruption Survey Report

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Survey: Tech gaps, third parties pose biggest ABAC threats - Compliance professionals surveyed regarding their anti-bribery and corruption efforts (ABAC) indicated resource support deficiencies in areas including staffing...more

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Meeting DOJ and SEC Post-Settlement Obligations: A Practical Guide

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No Longer Just a Matter of Paying the Fine and Moving On. Corporate settlement agreements used to be straightforward—pay the penalty and move on. Now, these resolutions rival complex business transactions, including...more

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A Robust Consequence Management System (Part I of III)

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The Department of Justice has laid down a marker – companies would be smart to understand the significant change in ethics and compliance program expectations.  Companies that ignore this new landscape are gambling with their...more

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A Five Step Program for Every Company to Address the New Enforcement Threats

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Companies have to demand a new focus from their CEOs, senior executives and legal compliance team in response to the new DOJ and regulatory initiatives.  These steps are not just suggestions nor items that can be prioritized...more

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Promoting Your Corporate Culture – Accountability and Messaging (Part II of III)

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As a company’s most valuable intangible asset, we have witnessed the wreckage of companies that have fallen victim to reputational damage, scandal and ultimately the wasteland of a rotten corporate culture.  In these...more

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DOJ Outlines Aggressive White Collar Enforcement Measures and New Compliance Expectations (Part I of II)

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The Justice Department continues to push on white collar corporate enforcement, and the intersection of national security sanctions and export controls with corporate criminal enforcement.  Last week, Lisa Monaco, DOJ’s...more

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The Importance of Accounting and Internal Controls (Part I of II)

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Here are some basic propositions that surround FCPA compliance. It is often underplayed that the FCPA contains more than just a bribery prohibition – the FCPA contains broad provisions, requiring accurate books and records...more

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Variable Remuneration and Ethical Behavior: A Toolkit for Companies

Governmental authorities in the U.K. and the U.S. want companies to align employment incentives with ethical conduct. In 2022, the U.K. government undertook a consultation on this topic and in May 2022 published a paper —...more

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5 Tips For Meeting DOJ’s New CCO Certification Requirements

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The DOJ has signaled that CEO and CCO certifications will become a staple of all corporate settlement agreements. Critics worry CEOs and CCOs face undue personal liability and argue it will dissuade CCOs from accepting the...more

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DOJ Imposes New Standards for Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs: Compensations Structures that Promote Compliance (Part...

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The Monaco Memo is a watershed moment as part of DOJ’s evolution and advocacy for effective ethics and compliance programs.  We have seen prior moments of significant action — DOJ’s adoption of the FCPA Guidance, DOJ’s...more

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DOJ Updates Policies on Corporate Ethics and Compliance

Last week, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco delivered remarks on corporate criminal enforcement, announcing revisions to DOJ’s policies for addressing corporate ethics and compliance matters. These changes reflect an...more

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U.S. Sentencing Commission Report: Corporate Prosecutions Decline and Ethics and Compliance Programs Increase

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The proper balance in corporate prosecutions remains a tricky issue.  On the one hand, many argue that large fines and penalties against corporations are needed to deter criminal conduct, while others contend that...more

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Where Does Your Compliance Program and CCO Fall Under DOJ’s Independence, Authority and Resources Test? (Part IV of IV)

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As we enjoy the remainder of the summer and get ready to launch into a new fall season (no, not football) but a time for renewal and recommitment, this may be a good opportunity to examine and analyze your own compliance...more

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