Should Companies Be Concerned about the New Guidance from the DOJ for Prosecuting Corporate Crime?

This blog was originally published as a webinar on February 15, 2022.

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently made it clear: fighting corporate crime is one of the Biden Administration’s top priorities. On February 15, 2022, Winston & Strawn partners Jack Knight, Kobi Brinson, and Alan Stevens discussed the new DOJ policies and their implications for corporations. This webinar was presented in partnership with the Charlotte chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC).

Highlights of the presentation included:

• Steps companies can take to protect themselves in the face of these stricter policies, such as:
  • Reassessing internal controls and compliance programs;
  • Annual evaluation of compliance programs; and
  • Developing efficient and prompt whistleblower protection programs;
• Settlement negotiation tactics, now that the DOJ has announced it will consider a corporation’s complete criminal, civil, and regulatory history in charging decisions; and
• Considerations for corporations interested in cryptocurrency, as regulation continues to evolve.
  
  

Click here to view a recording of the webinar.