16 Jun 2025
⚖️DOJ Guidance on Criminal Enforcement and Business Compliance
Guidance on Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement
Summary
This notice describes the Department of Justice's plans to address criminally liable regulatory offenses under Executive Order 14294 on Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.
Agencies
- Justice Department
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The notice outlines the Department of Justice's approach to criminal regulatory offenses, which impacts businesses by emphasizing the criminal liabilities tied to regulatory compliance. It indicates that businesses may face criminal penalties and outlines factors that could influence prosecution decisions, affecting risk management and compliance strategies.