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Investigations and Enforcement Blog
The Investigations and Enforcement Blog, published by Steptoe LLP, focuses on legal developments related to government investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance issues. It covers topics such as national security enforcement, export controls, anti-corruption measures, employee privacy laws, and regulatory compliance across various jurisdictions. The blog discusses enforcement strategies by U.S. agencies, legislative changes affecting employer investigations, and international compliance rankings. It also addresses the intersection of technology and national security, including export restrictions on disruptive technologies and related prosecutions. The content is relevant for legal professionals monitoring enforcement trends and regulatory updates in investigations and compliance.
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Disruptive Technology Strike Force: Year in Review
On February 16, 2023, almost one year after the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and among increasing scrutiny of broader geopolitical threats to US supply chains, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and…
Asia Pacific 2023 Anti-Corruption Rankings: Transparency International’s CPI and the TRACE Bribery Risk Matrix
By Wendy Wysong & Ali Burney
Please read our most recent publication in our International Compliance Blog.
New York Enacts Prohibition Against Employers Collecting Employee Communications from Personal Accounts
Amid the reporting of the newest round of settlements by broker-dealers and financial advisers in late September for employee engagement in off-line business communications, last month also saw New York Governor Kathy Hochul sign legislation (A.836) prohibiting employers from requesting…
The Top Ten Asia-Pacific FCPA Enforcement Actions of 2023
Please check out our most recent publication in our International Compliance Blog.
The Introduction of the U.K. “Failure to Prevent Fraud” into Law
On October 26, 2023, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent.
Among other provisions, the Act contains a new “failure to prevent fraud” criminal offence pursuant to which an organization may be liable where…
First to File: Issue 14
In this issue:
- Supreme Court holds that the government may intervene in an FCA case and file a motion to dismiss any time “good cause” is shown, even if it initially declined to intervene and notwithstanding the relator’s objection.
- New
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The UK Government Proposes Reform to the Identification Doctrine to Combat Economic Crime
On June 15, 2023, the UK Government announced proposals to introduce the biggest reform of corporate crime legislation in more than 50 years, with the result that, if enacted into law, companies who commit fraud, money laundering and bribery will…
The UK’s Introduction of a New “Failure to Prevent Fraud” Offence Edges Closer
In our alert called “Criminal Investigations in the UK: What to Watch for the UK and the EU in 2023”, we predicted the introduction of a new “failure to prevent” offence. We predicted that such a new offence…
The UK’s Proposed Clampdown on Foreign Lobbying
On March 1 and 7, 2023, the National Security Bill (the “Bill”) will enter the Report stage of the House of Lords, during which members of the House of Lords will be given a further opportunity to examine and make…