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October 14, 2022 | National Law Journal
'I've Always Self-Identified as a Prosecutor': New Fraud Section Chief Talks Corporate Compliance, Return to DOJ"I think it does give me the perspective to understand what's possible, and I think a lot is," fraud section Chief Glenn Leon said of his time working as a compliance executive.
By Andrew Goudsward
6 minute read
October 13, 2022 | National Law Journal
'It Can't Be a Battle': Advice for Handling DOJ Compliance MonitorshipsVeterans of compliance monitorships told an audience this week that companies facing a government-imposed monitor need to embrace the opportunity as the final step in addressing misconduct.
By Andrew Goudsward
5 minute read
October 12, 2022 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: How to Weather a Monitorship + FARA Defeat for DOJ + SEC Faces Another Crypto Industry ChallengeVeterans of compliance monitorships told an audience this week that companies facing a government-imposed monitor need to embrace the opportunity. "It can't be a battle," one lawyer said.
By Andrew Goudsward
10 minute read
October 12, 2022 | National Law Journal
Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Beats Back DOJ's FARA Lawsuit Over Trump-China LobbyingThe Justice Department had accused Wynn, represented by Steptoe & Johnson and Paul Hastings, of lobbying the Trump administration on behalf of the Chinese government.
By Andrew Goudsward
4 minute read
October 11, 2022 | National Law Journal
Senior DOJ Official John Carlin to Co-Head Cybersecurity Practice at Paul Weiss"Private companies are on the frontlines of national security and other developments and threats in ways they never have been before," said John Carlin, who arrives at Paul Weiss from a senior post at the U.S. Justice Department.
By Andrew Goudsward
5 minute read
October 10, 2022 | National Law Journal
Special Counsel John Durham Personally Joins Prosecution Team in Case Tied to Russia InvestigationDurham's personal intervention in the case comes after a jury delivered a swift rebuke to the special counsel's investigation following the trial of former Perkins Coie partner Michael Sussmann.
By Andrew Goudsward
6 minute read
October 06, 2022 | National Law Journal
'This Is the A-Team:' MoFo's Brandon Van Grack on DOJ's Legal Strategy in Trump Documents CaseMorrison & Foerster partner Brandon Van Grack said the special master review is a substantial hindrance to the Justice Department's investigation, even with classified documents excluded from the assessment.
By Andrew Goudsward
12 minute read
October 05, 2022 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: Employee Messaging a Focus of White-Collar Enforcers + O'Melveny Lawyer Lands DOJ Post + Cooley Reps Kim KardashianAs the SEC settled with many of Wall Street's biggest banks over recordkeeping failures, DOJ said it would consider whether companies have adequate policies on the use of personal devices and messaging apps as it evaluates compliance programs.
By Andrew Goudsward
11 minute read
October 03, 2022 | National Law Journal
Cooley Keeps Up With Kim Kardashian in $1.26M SEC SettlementKardashian failed to disclose that she was paid to promote a cryptocurrency product on social media, according to the SEC.
By Andrew Goudsward
2 minute read
September 30, 2022 | National Law Journal
Garland Imposes New Checks on DOJ's Use of State Secrets PrivilegeAttorney General Merrick Garland will require the heads of agencies seeking to invoke the state secrets privilege in litigation to submit a personal declaration laying out why the privilege is needed to protect national security.
By Andrew Goudsward
4 minute read
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