Justice

Updated Guidelines for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs

Posted 4/3/23

The U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division has updated its guidelines for evaluating corporate compliance programs, which prosecutors use to determine whether to bring charges against a company and negotiate plea or other agreements. The guidelines include factors such as the adequacy and effectiveness of a corporation's compliance program at the time of the offense and its remedial efforts to improve the program.

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