Regulatory & Compliance

Anti-Corruption

David J. White | AlixPartners LLP

Regulators around the globe have been stepping up anti-corruption compliance efforts. The past few years have seen a marked uptick in both formal inquiries and legal actions related to money laundering and bribery, with regulators demanding increased access to company records. Given their global...

Corporate Counsel

Carolyn Casey | AccessData

As the role of the chief compliance officer (CCO) takes on more prominence, many CEOs and boards must evaluate whether their general counsel (GC) can take on this second role or if the function should be led by a separate executive. After the financial crisis, Enron, and growing privacy, corruption...

Department of Justice (DOJ)

Stephanie Anderson, Brooke Hopkins | AlixPartners LLP

Regulators’ anti-corruption initiatives appear to be focusing attention on the effectiveness of companies’ compliance programs and controls. Remediation that includes implementation of effective controls may not only limit corruption risk but, for companies facing a potential...