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By C. Ryan Barber | May 14, 2019
A Manhattan federal trial judge's observations about "outsourced" corporate investigations has rocketed around the white-collar bar: What to know. Plus: a roundup of headlines, Who Got the Work and our weekly snapshot of lateral moves and new hires. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber | May 7, 2019
The US Justice Department is pushing back against claims the False Claims Act violates the Constitution's appointments clause. Plus: there's a new lobbying push on Capitol Hill involving "digital service taxes." Scroll down for Who Got the Work and an epic list of new hires and notable moves. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber | April 30, 2019
The US Justice Department has new -- and lengthy -- guidance about how prosecutors are expected to evaluate compliance programs. Links below. Plus: Wall Street's political spend is rising, and there's a new False Claims Act whistleblower ruling that could soon get more attention. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber | April 23, 2019
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's made adjustments to the agency's civil investigative demands, and we have some early comments on what the changes mean. Plus: a former Sullivan & Cromwell associate's snagged a front-office post at Main Justice, and scroll down for some of the big new U.S. lobbying engagements by Big Law. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber | April 16, 2019
The US Justice Department's issued guidance to confront "misconceptions" about the CLOUD Act. Plus: Hertz is suing its former general counsel, Rep. Katie Porter took on Jamie Dimon last week and Simpson Thacher names a new internal investigations practice head. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber | April 9, 2019
Seven chief executives of major US banks will face US House Financial Services members today, and we'll be watching. Plus: a new report looks at global corruption risks, and scroll down for Who Got the Work. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber | April 2, 2019
This week we look at a USDOJ product-safety prosecution. Plus: a Nardello managing director is getting the nod for a federal court post, Trump picks Allison Herren Lee for an SEC seat, and Trump Org has a new chief compliance counsel. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber | March 26, 2019
Covington & Burling's out with a new advisory on the Foreign Agents Registration Act—and how the U.S. Justice Department could require greater disclosures soon. Plus: more analysis on the CFTC's efforts to combat foreign-bribery. Scroll down for Who Got the Work. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber | March 19, 2019
US Rep. Katie Porter's unique questioning of corporate executives is adding to the prep work of white-collar and congressional lawyers. Plus: the Justice Department's got new guidance on messaging apps and the retention of evidence. Scroll down for our headlines, including a spotlight on AT&T's compliance chief. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots!
By C. Ryan Barber | March 12, 2019
We've got a snapshot of early commentary on the CFTC's advisory on foreign-bribery enforcement. Plus: the SEC will respond to Elon Musk's tweet fiasco, and scroll down for Who Got the Work in some big new white-collar actions. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots.
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