Yesterday, as part of the annual “SEC Speaks” program, the leadership of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Enforcement publicly discussed the enforcement priorities under new Chairman Paul S. Atkins. A panel of SEC enforcement personnel, including Acting Director of Enforcement Samuel Waldon and others, shed light on the current focus of
Newly Updated Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) Addresses AI for the First Time
On September 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revised its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP). The revisions addressed several areas, including whistleblower protections and the role of data analysis. But of particular note, the updated ECCP now