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Martin Bell Quoted in Bloomberg Law on DOJ Declination Transparency
11.08.23
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Litigation Partner Martin Bell was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article titled, “Outing Companies That Avoid Charges a Dilemma for US Prosecutors.” The article discussed the DOJ’s ongoing deliberations over publicizing declinations, which are sought by the defense bar and other businesses considering whether to self-report white-collar crime. Reflecting on the potential positives and pitfalls surrounding more public declinations, Martin noted that, “Companies may see this as something of a double-edged sword,” as they may benefit from additional data but don’t want to, themselves, be a datapoint.
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