Tag: deferred prosecution agreement

Federal Department OK’s Work With SNC-Lavalin, Saying Alleged Misconduct Happened ’20 Years Ago’

A federal department says it continues to work with SNC-Lavalin since criminal charges against the construction and engineering giant stem from allegations that took place two decades ago. “The Government of Canada is committed to taking action against improper, unethical and illegal business practices and to holding companies to account for such misconduct,” said the…


DOJ Warns It Is Preparing to Launch ‘Crackdown’ on Wrongdoing by Companies

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing to launch a “crackdown” on wrongdoing by companies within the coming weeks, a senior official said Thursday. Speaking to the Financial Times, John Carlin, who is working on the department’s planned crackdown, said, “you’ll see cases in the weeks to come” which will involve, “some of the largest corporations” operating…