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SEC accuses former CFO of round-trip cash transfer scheme
SEC alleges former CFO lied to auditors and falsified records to inflate Acreage’s year-end cash balance.
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FCPA trial almost started, but DOJ’s suspension of new FCPA cases lingers
The FCPA enforcement action against Cognizant is going forward despite President Trump’s Executive Order.
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SEC dings Becton Dickinson $175m for misrepresenting product risks
The company failed to properly inform investors about regulatory challenges it was experiencing with the FDA.
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Raytheon to pay $950m for FCPA, export control allegations
The DOJ alleged Raytheon defrauded DOD into paying over $111m more than it should have in contracts to buy Patriot missile systems and operate radar.
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SEC hits John Deere with FCPA charges for subsidiary’s role in Thailand
The business revamped its anti-bribery internal controls and policies, and began offering a bimonthly compliance newsletter and compliance-centered podcast.
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SEC charges RR Donnelley for inadequate cybersecurity-related accounting controls
SEC settles charges over Exchange Act disclosure controls, but two commissioners dissent.
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SEC charges cable operator with stock buyback controls violations
SEC says the company could change the dollar amounts available to buy back stock and the timing of buybacks – after the plans took effect.
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Bribes, crypto fraud and unregistered brokers attract SEC charges
In this week’s roundup, we see a mix of charges, including disclosure failings within a donor data management software company.