In a May 12, 2025 speech that signaled both a recalibration of and recommitment to prosecuting white-collar crime, Matthew R. Galeotti, the newly appointed Head of the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, said that the Division is “turning a new page” and embracing an enforcement approach that aims to elevate efficiency, predictability, and fairness. The
DOJ’s “Déjà vu All Over Again” for Corporate Crime
On October 28, Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) Lisa O. Monaco delivered remarks at the ABA’s 36th National Institute on White Collar Crime. Department of Justice (“DOJ” or “Department”) officials have recently referenced the coming enforcement “surge,” and the DAG’s remarks last week provide a roadmap to corporate criminal enforcement under the current
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As part of Crowell & Moring’s ongoing effort to keep clients informed about the most significant developments stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering a webinar series focused on issues that are immediate in terms of their impact, as well as issues that are just around the corner. Our focus is
Considerations for Global Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The World Health Organization, on March 11, 2020, officially declared the spread of COVID-19 a pandemic. By now, most multinational companies have already been grappling with the effects of the coronavirus and are considering the steps they should be taking to ensure the health and safety of their employees.
As most global employers are aware,
Taxpayer First Act Strengthens IRS’s Procedural Requirements Before Initiating Third-Party Contacts
Following the passage of the Taxpayer First Act, the IRS updated its guidance on how and when an auditor may contact third parties in an audit. Under the new law, the IRS must meet stricter procedural requirements before contacting third parties during an audit. Congress made this change due to concern that contacting third parties