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October 16, 2018 | Law.com

Predictions on what's next after the U.S. Justice Department issued new guidance on compliance monitors; Trump's CFPB is moving to define "abusive" behavior; plus, scroll down for the latest moves and new hires. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots.

By C. Ryan Barber

11 minute read

October 16, 2018 | National Law Journal

In disclosures filed with the Senate Judiciary Committee, Richard Hertling, of counsel at Covington & Burling, reported earning about $286,000 in 2017 and $276,000 the previous year.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

October 15, 2018 | National Law Journal

After Jones Day, the highest-paid firm identified in Monday's filing was one that had not previously appeared in Trump's campaign finance reports: Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

October 15, 2018 | National Law Journal

“I'll give you, Mr. Dubelier, that this is an unprecedented case,” U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich in Washington said Monday, addressing the Reed Smith partner representing Concord Management and Consulting in a Mueller case.

By C. Ryan Barber

5 minute read

October 15, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski', speaking at a conference in New York on Friday, announced guidance that urges prosecutors to consider the “projected costs and burdens” of a compliance monitor.

By C. Ryan Barber

6 minute read

October 12, 2018 | National Law Journal

“Where a corporation's compliance program and controls are demonstrated to be effective and appropriately resourced at the time of resolution, a monitor will likely not be necessary,” according to Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski's new guidance.

By C. Ryan Barber

6 minute read

October 11, 2018 | National Law Journal

“The allegations in this case are false, and the Supreme Court decision earlier this year makes clear that this case does not belong in court at all,” a UBS spokesman said.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

October 10, 2018 | National Law Journal

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich credited the defendant, Richard Pinedo, for promptly accepting responsibility and agreeing to assist the special counsel. "I commend you for that," Friedrich said in court.

By C. Ryan Barber

5 minute read

October 09, 2018 | Law.com

FTC's Rebecca Slaughter makes the case for more rule-making authority at the agency. Preet Bharara's launching a new insider-trading task force, and Williams & Connolly jumps into Elon Musk - Tesla fray. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots.

By C. Ryan Barber

8 minute read

October 08, 2018 | National Law Journal

Washington's appellate bar was abuzz about who might be nominated to fill the newly vacant seat on the D.C. Circuit days after Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed the U.S. Supreme Court.

By C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim

5 minute read