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DOJ whistleblower immunity: A troubling expansion of protection to corporate wrongdoers
The DOJ's immunity program may undermine the effectiveness of internal compliance and reporting mechanisms in corporations, as it incentivizes employees to bypass them and go directly to the government.
Michael A. Piazza
Partner, Lathrop GPM
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The new Department of Justice (DOJ) Whistleblower Immunity program is a potential game-changer for corporate compliance and accountability. The latest program from the U.S. Government that promotes whistleblowing goes a step beyond simply offering a share in any monetary recovery for a bona fide whistleblower. This program encourages those involved in corporate malfeasance to tip off the DOJ in exchange for immunity from potential criminal liability. The immunity whis...