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Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance
Briefings

Briefings

Back to the Future: DOJ Announces Significant Changes to Corporate Enforcement Policy

November 3, 2021

On October 28th, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced significant changes to the Department of Justice’s policies for prosecuting and resolving corporate criminal cases. The policy changes, which take immediate effect, revoke certain Trump administration revisions and revert to Obama-era policies. In keeping with the current administration’s emphasis on rigorous enforcement and individual accountability, the changes announced in DAG Monaco's memo represent a major shift from the prior administration’s policies.

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