A standard U.S. investigation playbook doesn’t travel cleanly into China. Data ownership, cross-border transfer, and employment law all work differently there. The message from investigators on the ground: run it the way headquarters runs everywhere else, and the investigation itself becomes the liability.
Internal Investigations
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How modern investigations actually solve data leaks: Attribution, whistleblowing, and the limits of AI
When confidential information appears in the media, reaches a competitor, or surfaces anonymously online, many organizations assume the source will never be identified. Yet while today’s workplace is more complex than ever, it is also more heavily documented.
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From DOJ to in-house: Five mindset shifts for success in internal investigations
Hundreds of prosecutors and law enforcement agents have left the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) since January 2025. Many have landed or are seeking in-house jobs handling internal investigations of potential misconduct. But not all the instincts and skills they developed in DOJ will translate directly to the private sector. That was the message three […]
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Best practices for responding to government investigations
In the current business environment, companies must have a documented plan for responding to government investigations. Shifts in tariffs, dynamic export controls, and a potentially less strict enforcement environment around international bribery all increase the risk that an employee or representative could violate the law – inadvertently or intentionally.
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Lessons in Building a Global Ethics and Investigations Program
In this panel, Fujifilm leaders share the turning points, hurdles, and strategies that shaped their global ethics and investigations program.
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Five best practices for conducting effective investigations
Companies face rising pressure to detect misconduct early. Strong internal investigations identify compliance issues, uphold regulations, and protect credibility.
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Five best practices for running an effective internal investigations program
In today’s complex and rapidly evolving regulatory compliance environment, organizations should have a thorough and effective internal investigations program in place to address any allegations of misconduct.
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Communication and relationships is increasingly critical for compliance teams
Compliance is increasingly in the spotlight as companies are tackling everything from artificial intelligence and other new technologies to risk management and mitigation. But it’s soft skills of communication and relationship building that are becoming the most critical tools for success.
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PCAOB fines PwC Israel $2.75M amid ongoing sweep for internal training exam cheating
The Israeli affiliate of Big Four audit firm PwC agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle allegations it failed to prevent widespread cheating on training examinations despite internal warnings to staff about an ongoing crackdown.
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SEC issues $63M in fines to dozen firms in ongoing off-channel comms sweep
Twelve more firms have been dinged with fines by the Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to properly supervise employees who used off-channel communications to conduct company business. In this latest round of enforcement actions, nine investment advisers and three broker-dealers will pay a total of $63 million.