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BakerHostetler says it published an alert on DOJ corporate fraud priorities
BakerHostetler said it published an alert on DOJ’s October 1 memorandum setting corporate fraud enforcement priorities. The firm said the directive outlines the Corporate Enforcement Section’s oversight role and additional charging considerations, and recommends that companies review compliance programs covering healthcare, government contracts, tax and trade.
Key points
- BakerHostetler said the section will monitor compliance with corporate criminal resolutions.BakerHostetler
- The firm said prosecutors must consider management involvement and efforts to conceal conduct.BakerHostetler
- BakerHostetler said the memorandum emphasizes whistleblower reporting and corporate self-reporting.BakerHostetler
- The firm said the directives apply to matters supervised by the National Fraud Enforcement Division.BakerHostetler