Risk, Compliance & Governance

DOJ Launches Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targeting Compliance Misrepresentations

On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the launch of its Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, a new enforcement effort focused on identifying and addressing false certifications of compliance with civil rights laws by recipients of federal funds.

June 18, 2026

CFTC Announces Path to Declination for Self-Reported Misconduct

The Division of Enforcement (Division) of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently updated its policy on cooperation to provide greater clarity and consistency and to align more closely with the Department of Justice’s Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy.

June 9, 2026