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In recent years, U.S. prosecutors and regulators have shown increasing interest in prosecuting people and entities with little or no connection to the United States. This trend has been especially pronounced in the context of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). See, Harry Sandick & Devon Hercher, “New FCPA Decision Limits DOJ’s International Reach,” Business Crimes Bulletin (May 2020) (stating that a majority of firms charged with FCPA violations are non-U.S. firms). This trend extends beyond the FCPA to the prosecution of white-collar crime more generally. See, Harry Sandick & Jeff Kinkle, “The Global Reach of U.S. Law Enforcement,” N.Y. Law Journal (Dec. 10, 2018).
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By Harry Sandick and Sarah Hardtke
The guidance mirrors the recent, broader impulse among U.S. prosecutors and regulatory agencies to extend application of U.S. law to foreign persons and entities, even when those persons and entities have only threadbare connections to the U.S.
By Jonathan B. New, Patrick T. Campbell and Rachel H. Ofori
Because PR firms may be considered third parties for privilege purposes, it is crucial that communications between a company’s counsel and its PR firm are handled with care to avoid waiving the attorney-client privilege.
Navigating the SEC’s New Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules
By Olivia J. Greer, Catherine Kim and Jeeyoon Chung
With the first cybersecurity rule for public companies, and the landscape of ongoing scrutiny and enforcement, SEC registrants should not lose time in reviewing their cybersecurity postures and policies to ensure compliance and, even ahead of formal adoption of certain still-pending rules, align with best practices.
Understanding the Difference Between Advocacy and Obstruction When Facing Government Investigations
By Christopher D. Carusone
Corporate counsel must understand the difference between advocacy and obstruction when facing government investigations.