CCO skepticism toward DOJ compliance certifications justified
By 
Kyle Brasseur2022-06-27T15:36:00
Chief compliance officer concerns regarding the Department of Justice’s new certification policy have not been alleviated by the agency’s inconsistent communication regarding the requirement.
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