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Assessing the role, value and cost of compliance monitors

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Compliance monitorships are costly and burdensome, and sometimes an effective way to achieve critical business objectives.

For about two decades now, compliance monitors have acted as an independent link between the authorities, such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), the US SEC, and a business that is subject to a settlement agreement with one or more authorities.

The compliance monitor can be tasked with certain action

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