Entries by Daniel C. Craig

02 06 '26

U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago Announces Reforms For Grand Jury Proceedings

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On May 27, 2026, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced that it had implemented internal reforms concerning the Office’s practices and disclosures related to grand juries. The announcement followed the recent discovery of extensive prosecutorial misconduct before a grand jury resulting in dismissal with prejudice of the high-profile “Broadview Six” prosecutions. While the details of the reforms remain unclear, the announcement reflects a recognition that change was needed to address past practices and may provide an opportunity for criminal defendants to seek grand jury disclosures and relief if misconduct is uncovered.

15 05 '26

Three Potential Benefits, One Powerful Incentive: NDIL’s New Individual Self-Disclosure Program

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On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois (NDIL) announced a new Individual Self-Disclosure Program offering qualifying individuals three potential forms of relief in exchange for voluntary self-disclosure and cooperation: letter immunity, a deferred or non-prosecution agreement, or criminal prosecution with substantial sentencing relief. The Program’s express three-tier structure distinguishes it from many other federal self-disclosure programs, which generally focus on the possibility of a non-prosecution or deferred prosecution agreement. To qualify, individuals must provide a complete and truthful proffer, cooperate fully with law enforcement, testify if required, and disgorge any criminal proceeds, among other requirements. This post summarizes the Program’s key features and highlights how it compares to similar self-disclosure initiatives adopted in other jurisdictions.

12 05 '26

“Don’t Wait”: DOJ Criminal Division Chief Signals Faster Disclosure Expectations and Uptick in Corporate Enforcement

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On May 7, 2026, Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva used his first major speech to the compliance community since DOJ’s March 2026 rollout of its department-wide Corporate Enforcement Policy (CEP) to deliver a clear message: corporate enforcement activity is expected to increase, companies should self-disclose misconduct early—even before completing internal investigations—and robust compliance programs remain central to DOJ’s expectations.