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DOJ Further Revises Corporate Criminal Enforcement Policies: Focusing on Individual Accountability, Corporate Responsibility, and Additional Demands on Chief Compliance Officers

Health Law Advisor

For example, if a corporation operates in a highly regulated industry, then its history of regulatory compliance should be compared to that of similarly situated companies in that industry. that the compliance program is “reasonably designed and implemented.”.

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New Safe Harbor and General Compliance Program Guidance Provides Opportunity for Buyers to Mitigate Litigation and Fraud Risk

Health Law RX

Healthcare companies should engage experienced regulatory counsel to advise about the nuances of each element as they gauge the impact that regulatory compliance may have on deal terms. But robust pre-closing due diligence is not always practicable. Conduct a thorough risk assessment of seller’s compliance program.