Singapore has long been a regional banking and trading hub, but in recent years, as multinational companies in other sectors have moved their regional headquarters to Singapore, it is also emerging as a regional data hub. This shift has implications
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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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Client Advisory: The Due Process Protections Act: A New Opportunity for Defense Counsel to Advocate for Broad and Meaningful Brady Orders in Criminal Cases
The Due Process Protections Act amended the federal rules of criminal procedure to require district courts to issue, at the outset of every criminal case, an order confirming the prosecutor’s disclosure obligations under Brady v. Maryland, and the consequences for violating…
United States v. Ho
In late December, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the conviction of Chi Ping Patrick Ho on seven counts alleging multiple FCPA and money laundering (and related conspiracy) violations.[1] The decision is notable for…
DOJ ‘Taint Team’ Practice Affirmed but Protocols Questioned
Earlier this year, we wrote about a decision from the Fourth Circuit[1] that seemed to cast doubt on the legality of taint teams. Since then, two recent district court cases affirmed the legality of the practice, but emphasized limitations…
Client Advisory: HHS OIG’s Recent Special Fraud Alert and the Future of Speaker Programs
On November 16, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a Special Fraud Alert highlighting fraud and abuse risks associated with payments to physicians related to speaker programs sponsored by pharmaceutical and medical device companies.…
A Busy Month for DOJ on No-Poach/Wage-Fixing Enforcement Front
This month has so far seen two significant actions taken by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division (Antitrust Division) on wage-fixing and no-poach litigation and enforcement matters, which has shed additional light in an enforcement area that has needed…
The Benefits and Risks of Conducting an Internal Investigation: Is it Better to Let Sleeping Dogs Lie?
One of the most difficult questions faced by any management team is whether, absent a legal, regulatory or statutory duty to do so, its company should commence an internal investigation. The answer is simpler when a law enforcement agency is…
Client Advisory: Second Circuit’s Decision in Mangouras: Implications for Privilege Assertions in Cross-Border Investigations
Increasingly frequent cross-border investigations have raised difficult questions of privilege and work product protection over the last few years. In the United States, attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between attorneys and clients for the purpose of seeking or rendering legal…
DOJ Antitrust Division, Korean Prosecution Service Sign MOU
On Wednesday, November 18, 2020, head of the DOJ Antitrust Division, Makan Delrahim, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the DOJ and the Korean Prosecution Service (KPS) that supports increased cooperation between the two agencies in criminal antitrust enforcement…
Procurement Collusion Strike Force Issues Its First Indictment
A little over a year after its creation the Procurement Collusion Strike Force has announced its first public indictments. The Strike Force was created to focus on rooting out collusion and related schemes aimed at impeding competition in public contracting.…