White Collar Defense, Internal Investigations & Corporate Compliance
The White Collar Defense, Internal Investigations & Corporate Compliance Group at CTT, which is managed by Ed Tomko, is well equipped to defend personal and business interests in all aspects of government actions, including criminal investigations and litigation, internal investigations and regulatory compliance inquiries. Federal and state authorities have amassed an impressive arsenal of legislative, personnel and monetary resources to target business conduct that was largely left alone only a few years ago. New laws impose harsh prison terms for individuals charged with business crimes and call for criminal fines and civil penalties large enough to cripple or kill most companies. Moreover, criminal, civil and legislative authorities are cooperating and combining investigative resources more than ever before, thus requiring a forward-looking, multi-faceted response by counsel. In short, the government is now well-equipped and aggressive in investigating and punishing corporate wrongdoing.
Curran Tomko Tarski is able to guide clients through these complex, high-stakes challenges. The attorneys in our White Collar Defense, Internal Investigations & Corporate Compliance Group have the skills and experience necessary to assist clients at every step of government action, from initial investigations and subpoena through trial. But some of our successes never make the headlines. We take a proactive approach to defending our clients from day one, which can result in convincing the government that no action should be taken. Moreover, we regularly advise our clients on implementing practices and policies that can prevent a government investigation before it begins. Our service areas include:
White Collar Defense
We help individuals and companies in all aspects of complex criminal, civil and administrative proceedings brought by the government. Our attorneys are experienced in defending government actions alleging improper business conduct. Furthermore, we are routinely involved in proceedings with numerous government agencies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Defense and the Federal Trade Commission. We also assist clients in responding to whistleblower complaints, and in defending inquiries and actions by self-regulatory organizations such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the New York Stock Exchange.
Internal Investigations
Our attorneys and staff are experienced in providing fast and cost efficient internal investigations. An internal investigation may be triggered by notice of investigation by government authorities or in response to a whistleblower complaint or simply to insure that all internal compliance controls are in place and operational.
Our attorneys are experienced in gathering and evaluating facts and have the know-how to make real world recommendations on how to deal with results of the inquiry.
Corporate Compliance
Curran Tomko Tarski also handles regulatory compliance for a wide variety of business-related issues. We advise our clients on implementing compliance policies and procedures as a way to prevent government intrusion before it starts. We have helped businesses in a variety of industries to ensure that management and staff understand their responsibilities under complex, confusing regulations.
Furthermore, our attorneys can assist businesses in translating their duties under various laws including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (including procedures for handling internal complaints), federal and state securities laws and antitrust regulations. We also assist our clients in developing practical regulatory compliance policies which are tailored to fit each client’s industry, size and circumstances. In doing so, we help our clients conscientiously follow their legal obligations, while still allowing for day-to-day business to be conducted. Curran Tomko Tarski also advises its clients on the current labor and employment laws so that they may avoid the pitfalls associated with the constantly changing labor and employment landscape.
The firm regularly provides its clients with information regarding new and proposed changes to business regulations and statutes, as well as up-to-date information on new court cases that may affect the way business is conducted. By helping to educate our clients on new and emerging issues in the law, CTT helps its client respond to potential challenges in a timely and cost-effective manner.
