‘The new FCPA’: Monaco stresses sanctions as top DOJ commitment
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Kyle Brasseur2022-04-28T22:30:00
As part of a discussion at an industry event, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco reiterated the Justice Department will prioritize the enforcement of sanctions the United States has placed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
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