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FTC Announces New Enforcement Initiative Targeting Deceptive AI Practices

by Robert A. Cohen, James W. Haldin, Daniel S. Kahn, Maude Paquin, and Michael Scheinkman

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Left to right: Robert A. Cohen, James W. Haldin, Daniel S. Kahn, Maude Paquin, and Michael Scheinkman (Photos courtesy of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP)

The Federal Trade Commission launched Operation AI Comply, announcing enforcement actions against five companies for alleged deception regarding artificial intelligence.  The FTC’s actions mark the latest U.S. scrutiny of AI-related misconduct. 

Background

On September 25, 2024, as part of a new enforcement “sweep” called Operation AI Comply, the FTC announced enforcement actions against five companies that allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to “supercharge deceptive or unfair conduct that harms consumers.”  According to the FTC, these cases showcase how “hype surrounding AI” is used to “lure consumers into bogus schemes” and to provide AI-based tools that themselves can be used to deceive consumers.  In announcing the actions, FTC Chair Lina Khan stated that “[t]he FTC’s enforcement actions make clear that there is no AI exemption from the laws on the books.”

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DOJ Leadership Discusses FCPA Enforcement Trends and Guidance

by Greg D. Andres, Uzo Asonye, Sidney Bashago, Martine M. Beamon, Robert A. Cohen, Daniel S. Kahn, Tatiana R. Martins, Fiona R. Moran, Paul J. Nathanson, and Patrick S. Sinclair

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Top left to right: Greg D. Andres, Uzo Asonye, Sidney Bashago, Martine M. Beamon, and Robert A. Cohen
Bottom left to right: Daniel S. Kahn, Tatiana R. Martins, Fiona R. Moran, Paul J. Nathanson, and Patrick S. Sinclair
(Photos courtesy of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP)

In a recent speech, Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri laid out how the DOJ is increasing its use of data analytics to proactively identify FCPA cases, deepening its cooperation with international counterparties, actioning its 2023 revisions to the Corporate Enforcement Policy concerning cooperation credit, and beginning to require forfeiture or disgorgement as part of all corporate resolutions.

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DOJ Leadership Highlights National Security Focus and Previews New Corporate Enforcement Guidance

by Greg D. Andres, Uzo Asonye, Martine M. Beamon, Robert A. Cohen, Daniel S. Kahn, Tatiana R. Martins, Fiona R. Moran, Paul J. Nathanson, and Patrick S. Sinclair

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Top left to right: Greg D. Andres, Uzo Asonye, Martine M. Beamon, Robert A. Cohen, and Daniel S. Kahn.
Bottom left to right: Tatiana R. Martins, Fiona R. Moran, Paul J. Nathanson, and Patrick S. Sinclair.
(Photos courtesy of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP)

In recent speeches, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco and Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller laid out how the DOJ uses active corporate criminal enforcement and interdepartmental cooperation to preserve national security and the rule of law, and previewed forthcoming compliance guidance on M&A deals.

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Fifth Circuit holds the SEC’s administrative adjudications to be unconstitutional

by Greg D. Andres, Uzo Asonye, Martine M. Beamon, Robert A. Cohen, Daniel S. Kahn, Tatiana R. Martins, Paul S. Mishkin, Fiona R. Moran, Paul J. Nathanson, and David B. Toscano

On May 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the SEC’s administrative proceedings are unconstitutional on three independent grounds.  The decision could potentially have a significant impact on the constitutionality of administrative adjudications by other federal agencies as well.

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Sanctions are the new FCPA according to DAG Lisa Monaco

by Greg Andres, Martine M. Beamon and, Daniel S. Kahn

At a recent New York City Bar Association event, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco emphasized the Department of Justice’s focus on sanctions evasion and export control violations as key to its work to combat corporate crime.

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DOJ Announces Compliance Certifications to Be Considered as Part of Corporate Criminal Resolutions

by Greg D. Andres, Uzo Asonye, Martine M. Beamon, Angela T. Burgess, Robert A. Cohen, Daniel S. Kahn, Tatiana R. Martins, Fiona R. Moran, Paul J. Nathanson, and Patrick S. Sinclair

In a pair of speeches, the Assistant Attorney General of DOJ’s Criminal Division emphasized its focus on compliance and announced that he has instructed his prosecutors to consider requiring chief executive officers and chief compliance officers to certify to (1) the accuracy of annual reports submitted pursuant to corporate resolutions, and (2) the effectiveness of their company’s compliance program prior to releasing the company from its obligations under a resolution agreement.

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