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Cooley says it published an analysis of new DOJ corporate fraud priorities
Cooley said it analyzed the National Fraud Enforcement Division’s October 1 directive on corporate enforcement. The firm said the directive identifies priorities for new investigations and factors for resolving existing cases, while giving the Corporate Enforcement Section greater responsibility for oversight and monitoring corporate resolutions.
Key points
- Cooley said prosecutors must report ongoing corporate investigations by October 8.Cooley
- The firm said the directive prioritizes healthcare, government, tax and trade fraud.Cooley
- Cooley said management involvement and efforts to conceal misconduct are among the specified charging factors.Cooley
- The firm said cases originating solely in US Attorney’s Offices are outside the directives unless the division also supervises them.Cooley