Tagged: Trade

DOJ Expands Whistleblower Program to Include Tariffs, Sanctions and Export Controls (Part III of III)

DOJ Expands Whistleblower Program to Include Tariffs, Sanctions and Export Controls (Part III of III)

 DOJ’s new Corporate Enforcement Program is designed to bring certainty to the voluntary disclosure and cooperation process.  DOJ’s intent is clear — voluntary disclosure is likely to lead to a declination, reduced penalties and the absence of a corporate monitor.  DOJ’s changes are another attempt to spur voluntary disclosures.  Over the last ten years, DOJ has step-by-step sought to increase the benefits of voluntary disclosure. ...

Forecasting the 2nd Trump Administration: Translating Initiatives to Enforcement and Compliance Priorities (Part I of III)

Forecasting the 2nd Trump Administration: Translating Initiatives to Enforcement and Compliance Priorities (Part I of III)

As the dust settles on the U.S. Election, companies are quickly analyzing the impact for businesses, federal civil and criminal enforcement priorities and the implications for ethics and compliance. When a new Administration comes into power, change is inevitable and can be far-reaching.  Given the change with President Trump’s return to the White House, and in light of several of his stated intentions, companies should...