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Administrative/Regulatory,
Corporate

May 8, 2024

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

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

DOJ whistleblower immunity: A troubling expansion of protection to corporate wrongdoers
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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...

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