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Jonathan Aronie is a partner in and the former leader of the firm's Governmental Practice, resident in Washington, DC.

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On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a major overhaul of its corporate enforcement policy, aiming to incentivize companies to voluntarily self-disclose misconduct. Titled “Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime,” the revised policy was introduced by DOJ Criminal Division Chief Matthew R. Galeotti and promises a “clear path to declination” for qualifying companies. This marks a strategic shift that could significantly alter how corporate entities approach disclosures, investigations, and compliance moving forward.Continue Reading DOJ’s Updated Enforcement Policy: A Game-Changer for Corporate America?

The inattention some companies pay to their ethics and compliance program never ceases to surprise us. You’d think the frequency of DOJ press releases and prosecutions holding companies accountable for employee wrongdoing would be enough to scare any business into directing more resources at prevention. But alas, many businesses, often over the protestations of their under-resourced Chief Ethics and Compliance Officers (CECOs), continue to think they can get by with a minimalist approach to ethics and compliance. Our experience suggests otherwise.Continue Reading DOJ’s Renewed Focus on Corporate Ethics & Compliance Programs Highlights Importance of Organizational Integrity