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Reviewing enhancements to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

05/29/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
FCPA

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits certain classes of entities or individuals from providing payment to foreign government officials in order to obtain or retain business. In 2017, the deputy attorney general highlighted enhancements to the FCPA during a…

School Investigations: New Title IX (9) Rules Issued

05/22/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Firm News

Education Secretary Betsy Devos issued final rules, which will take effect on August 14, 2020, for how colleges and K-12 schools must address allegations of sexual misconduct. The new regulation bolsters due process procedural protections of the accused, narrows…

How a federal grand jury works

05/22/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
White Collar Crimes

As with any criminal case, a federal charge will typically go before a grand jury before the prosecutor can file a formal indictment. According to the U.S. Courts, the grand jury does not decide guilt or innocence like a trial jury….

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