A new DOJ policy directs prosecutors to focus on crypto fraud and use of digital assets to facilitate other crimes. On April 7, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a Memorandum titled, “Ending Regulation by...more
In recent guidance, the Department of Justice made clear that it will very rarely grant an extension of registrants’ deadline to disclose material cybersecurity incidents under the SEC’s Final Rules.
Under the Securities and...more
1/15/2024
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Vulnerability Assessments
As the 118th Congress prepares to take office, those who may be targets of a new congressional agenda emphasizing government investigations should assess and address their vulnerabilities.
Top industry targets for...more
11/21/2022
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Department of Justice announces criminal and civil cryptocurrency initiatives as Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gensler continues to develop the agency’s regulatory and enforcement agenda.
Despite an unsettled...more
12/1/2021
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If past crises are any guide, public outcry for accountability, media attention and vigorous enforcement is likely in the wake of the pandemic.
Corruption, fraud and money laundering are ever-present risks during the...more