DOJ’s Lisa Monaco announces new M&A Safe Harbor Policy

Companies may be shielded from prosecution for misconduct they uncover during M&A process.

US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco has announced a new Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Safe Harbor Policy, which may shield companies from criminal prosecution for misconduct they uncover at companies they are acquiring or have recently acquired.

Under the new policy, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) will

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