By Jaclyn Jaeger2019-08-02T17:32:00
In a period of three months, two chief compliance officers have been charged for their individual roles in the opioid epidemic—a clear indication the Department of Justice continues to expand the scope of prosecutions to those who fail in their compliance responsibilities.
2023-03-30T21:29:00Z By Adrianne Appel
The former chief compliance officer of Rochester Drug Co-operative received no jail time after pleading guilty to aiding widescale opioid distribution and testifying against his former chief executive officer.
2022-09-12T16:22:00Z By Jaclyn Jaeger
Two cases involving five retail pharmacy chains winding their way through court foretell a long and costly road ahead for all companies across the pharmaceutical supply chain battling litigation for their alleged roles in fueling the opioid epidemic.
2021-07-29T17:27:00Z By Jaclyn Jaeger
Three major drug distributors and drugmaker Johnson & Johnson reached a proposed $26 billion multistate agreement for their alleged roles in fueling the nationwide opioid epidemic. The settlement imparts compliance lessons on the pharmaceutical industry at large.
2025-10-07T16:08:00Z By Adrianne Appel
Georgia Tech Research Corp. (GTRC) has agreed to pay $875,000 to settle allegations first raised by two compliance officers that its cybersecurity protocols violated acceptable standards for defense contractors, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said.
2025-10-06T17:12:00Z By Adrianne Appel
Tractor Supply Company has agreed to get into compliance with California’s consumer privacy law and to pay a $1.35 million fine—the largest yet by California—to settle allegations it violated the privacy rights of customers and job applicants.
2025-10-06T16:46:00Z By Aly McDevitt
A single $33,000 shipment to Iran triggered a six-figure penalty and years of compliance oversight for biotechnology company LuminUltra Technologies, Inc.
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