Publications
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04.02.20245 Takeaways From SAP's Foreign Bribery ResolutionsArticles
Law360
The U.S. Department of Justice's and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent settlements with SAP SE to resolve alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act provide insights into how the DOJ and the SEC are enforcing the FCPA, and how corporations can reduce their FCPA liability. -
03.20.2023DOJ Announces Pilot Program and Updated Expectations on Corporate Compensation ProgramsUpdates
The U.S. Department of Justice unveiled a new pilot program and announced several important updates to its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs regarding corporate compensation incentives and clawbacks.
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03.16.2023DOJ Issues New Guidance on Use of Personal Devices and Third-Party Messaging ApplicationsUpdatesThe U.S. Department of Justice announced significant new guidance on March 3, 2023, regarding the use of personal devices and the retention of corporate communications.
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11.28.2022New DOJ Guidance on Personal Devices and Third-Party Messaging Applications Applies to Any Company DOJ May ScrutinizeUpdatesThe U.S. Department of Justice recently released new guidance announcing several policy changes to further strengthen and clarify its approach to prosecuting corporate crime. This guidance is applicable to all third-party text and social media messaging platforms.
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11.09.2021Crypto and ESG Both on the Radar: SEC Outlines a Strong Enforcement ApproachUpdatesU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler outlined a vigorous enforcement approach in his keynote remarks at the annual Securities Enforcement Forum.
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04.28.2021Discussion with the Honorable Denny ChinPodcasts
White Collar Briefly - Episode 27
Perkins Coie LLP White Collar & Investigations partners Lee Richards and Margaret Meyers are joined by the Hon. Denny Chin of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to discuss litigating in the federal district and appellate courts. -
04.16.2021Business Texts on Personal Phones: The Growing Compliance and Enforcement Risk and What to Do About It (Part II of II)ArticlesEmployees’ use of unapproved messaging platforms for business-related communications—and their employers’ failure to monitor and preserve such communications, even if inadvertent—may also cause employers to provide incomplete responses to subpoenas or requests for information issued by prosecutors, enforcement staff, or private civil parties.
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04.08.2021Business Texts on Personal Phones: The Growing Compliance and Enforcement Risk and What to Do About It (Part I of II)ArticlesWith increasing frequency, securities and commodities regulators are focusing on employees’ use of personal mobile devices for business-related communications via applications that are not approved by employers or captured by employers’ archival systems.
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2021United States: Avoiding Common Pitfalls When Cooperating with Government Investigations
Chapter / Global Investigations Review
Before opening a dialogue with the government, defence counsel and defendants should ensure that they understand the potential risks as well as the possible rewards of cooperation with the U.S. government, and that they are clear about regulators’ expectations and are prepared to meet those expectations. -
06.30.2020Defense Considerations for SEC Remote Interview RequestsArticles
Law360
As social distancing and travel restrictions continue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, requests from the government for remote testimony and interviews undoubtedly will increase. -
05.27.2020Defending Remote Testimony in White Collar, Securities CasesArticles
Law360
The new focus on remote witness interviews and testimony—a focus many believe will outlive the COVID-19 virus—presents new issues and implicates the way government and white collar defense lawyers investigate facts, interact with each other, and handle documents. -
02.26.2018SEC Issues Warning to Lawyers on ICOsArticlesOver the last several months, the SEC has intensified its threats to so-called "gatekeepers," especially in the area of initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrencies. In testimony on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton reminded gatekeepers—including lawyers—that the SEC is laserfocused on them when they advise clients on ICOs.
Presentations
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11.14.2023
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10.26.2022Integrating New DOJ Guidance into Compliance OperationsWebinarsMultidisciplinary panel of lawyers from Perkins Coie’s White Collar & Investigations, Privacy & Security, Labor & Employment, and Corporate & Securities practices discussed recent changes to the DOJ corporate criminal enforcement policies and their impact on business organizations and their compliance operations.
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07.27.2021Internal Investigations and Corporate Cooperation: Outsourcing & Privilege WaiverSpeaking Engagements
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07.13.2021Business Communications on Personal Phones: The Growing Compliance and Litigation Risk and What to Do About ItSpeaking EngagementsMyLawCLE / Webinar
White Collar Briefly
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released new guidance announcing several policy changes to further strengthen and clarify its approach to prosecuting corporate crime. The guidance, released through a memorandum by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco (the Monaco Memo), instructs prosecutors about factors to consider when evaluating corporate cooperation and compliance programs in the context... Continue Reading…
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SEC’s First Reg BI Lawsuit Takes Strong Position on Individual Liability
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is putting some muscle behind Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI). On June 16, 2022, nearly two years after Reg BI went into effect, the SEC filed its first federal lawsuit to enforce the rule against a broker-dealer and its registered representatives. The SEC sued Western International Securities, Inc.... Continue Reading…
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Discussion with the Honorable Denny Chin
Perkins Coie LLP White Collar & Investigations partners Lee Richards and Margaret Meyers are joined by the Hon. Denny Chin of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to discuss litigating in the federal district and appellate courts. Informed by his 26 years of federal experience, Judge Chin shares some best practices for... Continue Reading…