The US Department of Justice (DoJ) is considering the elimination of corporate monitorships, which oversee compliance after criminal cases, as part of a shift in corporate enforcement policies. This review follows high-profile cases like Raytheon’s $950 million settlement and Glencore’s early termination of its monitorship, reflecting a broader trend of loosening oversight under the Trump administration. Advocates warn that removing monitors could lead to a lack of accountability for companies with histories of serious misconduct, undermining compliance efforts.
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Europe has a weaker hand than it thinks on Ukraine
European leaders have adopted the term "coalition of the willing" while convening to support Ukraine, a shift marked by irony given their previous inaction during the Iraq invasion. Despite meetings among 30 nations and promises of military aid, the coalition's effectiveness is undermined by insufficient troop commitments, funding challenges, and a lack of political will among European populations regarding troop deployments. Leaders should prioritize feasible initiatives such as aiding Ukraine in building its military and...
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