United States: Updated Guidance from the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division
in short On November 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division updated its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) in criminal antitrust investigations.1 New additions include guidance such as using "managers at all levels" to "set the tone from the middle" by "demonstrating to employees the importance of compliance" and establishing policies that consider using "ad hoc messaging or non-company approaches". Communication, "applied" data analysis tools. . . Compliance and Monitoring" and engaging compliance staff in the "deployment of artificial intelligence and other technologies to assess the risks they may pose." Additionally, ECCP will now apply it to civil investigations. The department's update reiterates that enactment The need for strong compliance policies, if properly designed, should prevent and detect potential misconduct under antitrust laws. Companies should work with counsel to review their current compliance policies and make necessary updates. content go deep Artificial Intelligence and Technology communication channels management and culture Monitoring and reporting Applicable to civil antitrust…