DOJ reforms self-disclosure approach with new corporate enforcement plan
The DOJ has altered its corporate enforcement policy to simplify investigations and amplify the benefits firms can receive by self-reporting, fully cooperating, and effectively remediating misconduct.
How can communications surveillance help pharma firms avoid fines?
Pharmaceutical companies urgently need robust communication surveillance to avoid data risks and reputational damage.
Conduct and culture: A growing focus for U.S. regulators?
Discover how the focus on conduct and culture has developed over the last several years in U.S. financial regulation.
Regulatory Wrap Episode #44: TD Bank hit with $3 Billion Fine
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to October 18, Rob Mason discusses a record $3 billion fine against TD Bank for serious anti-money laundering (AML) failures.
Key updates to the DOJ’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs
The September 2024 update to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) gives firms much to contemplate and some pressing concerns to address, including the risks associated with emerging technologies.
TD Bank earns itself $3 billion fine for ‘placing profit over compliance’
A $3 billion dollar fine has been imposed upon TD Bank for anti-money laundering failings and violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
Managing the compliance risks of ephemeral messaging to meet DOJ guidance in healthcare and pharmaceuticals
Healthcare organizations and the pharmaceutical industry must look to implement solutions to ephemeral messaging in their compliance strategies.
Regulatory Wrap Episode 13: WhatsApp Challenges for the U.S. DOJ and U.K. MPs
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to November 10, 2023, Jennie Clarke unpicks the DoJ's expectations around corporate compliance and UK politics' WhatsApp problem
DOJ’s ECCP follows the rhythm of regulatory action
The DOJ released its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Program (ECCP) amendments in March 2023, which center around communication retention policies for personal devices and messaging applications, as well as compensation criteria in relation to compliance. Subsequent guidelines and enforcements have proved these notions still remain at the front of regulators’ minds.
DOJ unveils “significant change” in ECCP approach to communication platforms
“Significant changes” have been made to the DOJ's ECCP (Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs) with a focus on the use of personal devices.
DOJ’s CCO Certification Requirement: raising the stakes for CCO liability
Last year, the U.S. DOJ introduced a new CCO Certification Requirement, placing even greater liability at the feet of senior compliance officers. Does the new rule empower, or just add more weight to CCO shoulders?