March 26, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Prosecutors' New Weapon in Cross-Border InvestigationsThe Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, which became law on Jan. 1, 2021, greatly expands the U.S. government's authority to subpoena records from foreign banks with no U.S. branches, and this expansion has the potential to dramatically impact future white-collar investigations. This article provides insight into how the recent legislation could affect cross-border, white-collar investigations, how foreign banks can (or should) respond if they receive these subpoenas, and what affirmative measures foreign banks can take to prevent coming under scrutiny themselves.
By Sarah Paul and Andrea Gordon
8 minute read
January 10, 2020 | New York Law Journal
How To Avoid and 'Survive' the Dreaded MonitorshipThis article will explore trends in the use of monitorships, provide practical tips on using the DOJ's guidance to potentially avoid a monitorship, and—if a company is required to retain a monitor—how to "survive" the monitorship.
By Sarah Paul, Olga Greenberg and Andrea Gordon
9 minute read