The following post was originally included as part of our recently published memorandum “Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2020”.

Enforcement of anti-bribery, sanctions and money laundering laws remains a top priority for US authorities. In 2019, the US Department of Justice and civil regulators issued new or updated policies aimed at increasing incentives for self-reporting by companies. Different agencies also provided additional guidance about compliance programs, including the role of officers and directors in supervising compliance programs.

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