The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled a revised strategy for white collar enforcement on May 12, 2025. Included in this policy realignment was the identification of trade and customs fraud as a "high impact area" that...more
In our previous Baker Donelson client alerts, we examined the emerging compliance and enforcement risks stemming from the January 21, 2025 Executive Order 14173 "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based...more
With the ease of apps and websites for planning activities, whether it be vacations, business trips, or shopping, we open ourselves to multiple sources of being followed across devices by collecting, analyzing, and sharing...more
6/26/2025
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In February, the White House issued an Executive Order "pausing" Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement for 180 days, to "further American economic and national security."1 On June 9, Deputy Attorney General Todd...more
6/24/2025
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In our prior client alert, we examined the growing risk that the Department of Justice (DOJ) would deploy the False Claims Act (FCA) to pursue entities that receive federal funds and operate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...more
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) moved to dismiss the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) case against former Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. executives Gordon Coburn and Steven Schwartz, United...more
In our prior Baker Donelson Client Alert, we examined the labor and employment implications of Attorney General Pam Bondi's Ending Illegal DEI and DEIA Discrimination & Preferences memorandum. This alert focuses on the...more