The Justice Department’s upcoming program to reward whistleblowers is poised to instantly generate corporate crime tips from insiders even before policy details are known.
In the few days since department leaders announced the launch of a 90-day process to determine how it will formally start paying for leads, lawyers for whistleblowers and companies are gearing up.
They’re working to shape DOJ’s drafting by flagging concerns, considering which clients may qualify for awards, and warning companies of the need to shore up compliance procedures or possibly self-disclose before whistleblowers act.
“If what DOJ is really looking for is information from potential ...
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