Category Archives: Fair Debt Collections Act

New DOJ Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy Alerts Organizations To Strengthen Sentencing Guideline Compliance Programs

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Cynthia Marcotte Stamer

Since the Federal Sentencing Guidelines are key determinants on the criminal liability and sentencing of organizations and their leaders for federal crimes committed by their organization or their employees, organizations and their leaders need to clearly understand the multitude of laws that could trigger their application and the practices necessary to position themselves and their organizations to mitigate liability in the event of a potential criminal violation. Continue reading →

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DOJ Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative Pressures Federal Contractors & Grant Recipients To Tighten Cybersecurity Controls, Training & Other Safeguards

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Cynthia Marcotte Stamer

Federal contractors and grant recipients face heightened need to fix cyber security and data breach compliance as targeted by new Justice Department Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. Continue reading →

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Live Nation & Radio Music License Committee Targeted In Justice Department Antitrust Activity

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Cynthia Marcotte Stamer

Justice Department entertainment industry enforcement action to protect ticketholders & competitors highlights new general antitrust enforcement activism Continue reading →

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Robocall Law Raises Fines, Tightens Requirements

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Cynthia Marcotte Stamer

Robocallers could be fined up to $10,000 and telephone and other voice providers will face more responsibility to identify and stop the burgeoning robocall epidemic under a bill passed by Congress and awaiting President Trump’s signature.  The new rules offer … Continue reading →

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