Month: March 2024
Ephemeral Messaging Isn’t a Fleeting Interest for Regulators
It has been one year since the Department of Justice announced updated guidance on use of ephemeral messaging platforms for corporate communications. Since then, the DOJ and other regulators continue to sound alarms about these tools, which automatically erase conversations between parties. Their stance is clear: Companies with strong policies will be […]
DOJ to Launch New Whistleblower Rewards Program
On March 7, 2024, US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a new program that will financially reward whistleblowers who notify the Department of Justice (DOJ) of “significant” corporate misconduct. This announcement served as the kickoff of a 90-day “sprint” to develop a pilot program. The formal program launch will […]
Proceed With Caution: Federal Courts of Appeal Uphold Criminal Convictions for Misbranding Violations Under FDCA
Voluntary compliance may be the backbone of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), but when the US government believes that a company is unwilling or unable to achieve compliance, it will seek to enforce the FDCA both civilly and criminally. Two recent cases reaffirm that the federal government […]
DOJ Warns of Harsher Punishment for Crimes Committed Using Artificial Intelligence
On February 14, 2024, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced that prosecutors would seek stricter sentences for crimes perpetrated using artificial intelligence (AI). Monaco also announced a new initiative – Justice AI – to study the effective use of AI in the justice system. Monaco’s comments are the latest confirmation […]