Account

Sign in to access your account and subscription

Regulators Renew Focus on Individual Liability for Gatekeepers

A rising tide of regulation is headed for corporate compliance officers and in-house lawyers. Corporate accountability is a key priority for the DOJ and SEC, and both agencies have renewed their focus on individual liability for gatekeepers, including lawyers, accountants, underwriters and auditors.

7 minute read December 01, 2022 at 12:07 AM
By
Robert Stern and Sarah Coyne
Regulators Renew Focus on Individual Liability for Gatekeepers

History shows that following periods of upheaval there is an increase in fraud-related investigations and enforcement. 2022 has certainly had its share of turmoil: global volatility compounded by the toll of the war in Ukraine and follow-on effects from the pandemic have given corporate compliance officers and in-house lawyers new challenges to confront.

This premium content is locked for Business Crimes Bulletin subscribers only

ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE SINGLE SOURCE OF OBJECTIVE LEGAL ANALYSIS, PRACTICAL INSIGHTS, AND NEWS IN Business Crimes Bulletin

  • Stay current on the latest information, rulings, regulations, and trends
  • Includes practical, must-have information on copyrights, royalties, AI, and more
  • Tap into expert guidance from top entertainment lawyers and experts

Already have an account? Sign In Now

For enterprise-wide or corporate access, please contact Customer Service at [email protected] or call 1-877-256-2473.

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2026 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Continue Reading

Adverse Possessor Provided Insufficient Evidence to Support TackingTown’s Installation of Guardrails Did Not Constitute a TakingMortgagee Entitled to Deficiency JudgmentLandowner Adequately Alleged Trespass During Renovation

September 01, 2026

How can legal teams move fast, reduce costs, and handle greater volumes of information? AI has rapidly become the de facto answer. But beneath the enthusiasm for AI, how are practitioners actually using AI-driven tools — and what are they learning as adoption shifts from experimentation to daily operations?

September 01, 2026

Notice of Pendency Provided Constructive Notice to Foreclosure Sale Purchaser

September 01, 2026