There were significant developments last week in two recent criminal enforcement initiatives that were first announced earlier this year. First, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) outlined the details of its long-anticipated whistleblower bounty program.[1] Second, on July 30, 2024, President Biden signed into law a number of amendments to the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (“FEPA”).[2] Both of these developments underscore the importance of investing in robust compliance programs and conducting timely investigations of potential misconduct.
