The US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a memorandum titled “Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime,” which emphasizes an increased focus on addressing corporate misconduct and allegations of white-collar crimes.
Concurrently, the DOJ has updated its Corporate Enforcement Policy (CEP), providing guidance on how self-disclosure, cooperation, and remediation efforts can reduce or mitigate the repercussions of unethical behavior. In this CRA Insights, Rachel Berk and Frank Esposito examine these updates and discuss the importance of organizations conducting timely, efficient, and thorough internal investigations.
