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March 19, 2021

What Companies and Firms Need to Know about the New Anti-Money Laundering Act and Whistleblower Provision

By Bart Daniel, Matt Austin

Congress recently passed the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) of 2020, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for the present fiscal year.  This Act is a potential game-changer for enforcement and compliance and is the most significant anti-money laundering legislation passed in years.  It contains new whistleblower awards and protections for clients, particularly represented financial institutions.

Experienced in this area, we will present a webinar (that also qualifies as a CLE for attorneys) on Tuesday, April 13 at 10 a.m. The registration link and more information can be found here.