Month: August 2024
A Sword and A Shield: How SCOTUS Expert Testimony Rulings May Benefit Corporate Defendants
The US Supreme Court decided several criminal procedure cases during the 2023 – 2024 term – including Diaz v. United States, 144 S. Ct. 1727 (2024) and Smith v. Arizona, 144 S. Ct. 1785 (2024) – which have relevance and strategic value to corporate defense, despite being facially outside the […]
DOJ Launches New Incentive Program for Corporate Whistleblowers
The US Department of Justice has officially launched its whistleblower rewards pilot program, which offers financial incentives to individuals who report corporate misconduct to the DOJ and meet certain criteria. Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole Argentieri has made clear that the DOJ is attempting to break down barriers between whistleblowers […]