What do you mean, "cooperate"?

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This month’s column is about something I hope you never have to address: cooperating with government officials in connection with an investigation into a compliance violation at your organization. In particular, it is common for a company to receive credit, in the form of a reduction in fines and penalties, if it cooperates with government investigators. But what exactly is meant by cooperation?

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