The U.S. Justice Department issued new guidance Tuesday detailing how prosecutors will evaluate the effectiveness of corporate programs to prevent fraud and other misconduct, a key consideration in determining the penalties imposed against companies.

At 18 pages, the guidance expands on a previously issued list of sample topics and questions for prosecutors to weigh when determining whether a company has demonstrated a commitment to compliance and is deserving of credit in a corporate settlement.

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