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The Foreign Agents Registration Act: 2024 Year in Review and Outlook for 2025

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Executive Summary - We entered 2025 with the world in turmoil, a new American administration in the White House, and various global actors—friends and foes alike—still actively vying for the attention of the American public. ...more

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

Conspiracy Theories Newsletter, 2025 Edition: Predictions for Cartel Enforcement Under Trump 2.0

In many ways, criminal antitrust enforcement during President Trump’s first term illustrates what to expect under Trump 2.0. Among other highlights, the Delrahim DOJ obtained indictments and pleas involving public procurement...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - September 2024 #2

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According to recent reports, two U.S. multinational financial technology companies have integrated Ethereum Name Service (ENS), a decentralized naming system built on the Ethereum blockchain, into their payment platforms....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

International Trade Enforcement Roundup – January 2023

Russia - Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI New York Counterintelligence Division Charged with Violating U.S. Sanctions on Russia (DOJ) Those involved. Charles McGonigal, former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI...more

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Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI New York Counterintelligence Division Charged with Violating Russia Sanctions

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In an ironic twist (or you just can’t make this up moment, whichever you prefer), the Justice Department announced the arrest of Charles McGonigal, the former Special Agent in Charge (“SAC”) of the FBI’s Counterintelligence...more

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Regulatory Implications from 2019 Capital One Hack and Recent Conviction of Former AWS Engineer

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Paige Thompson, a former Amazon Web Services employee, was recently convicted of seven counts of fraud in U.S. District Court for stealing personal data from more than 100 million customers from unsecured accounts stored on...more

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DOJ Announces Criminal Charges in Alleged $1.2 Billion Health Care Fraud Scheme

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Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has filed charges against 36 defendants in relation to an alleged health care fraud scheme that resulted in approximately $1.2 billion in fraudulent payments....more

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Investigations Newsletter: Lab Owner Indicted For $100 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

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Lab Owner Indicted For $100 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme - On November 2, 2021, a federal grand jury in the Western District of Arkansas indicted Billy Joe Taylor of Arkansas for an alleged health care fraud scheme. ...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

DOJ Determined to “Better Combat Corporate Crime”

The Department of Justice under the Biden Administration signaled yesterday that it will be putting more resources towards investigating corporate crime – and expecting more from companies who come under investigation. On...more

Hogan Lovells

DAG Monaco announces shift in DOJ enforcement policies - Prioritizing corporate misconduct and individual accountability

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On October 28, 2021, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa O. Monaco gave the keynote address at the ABA’s 36th National Institute on White Collar Crime and announced a series of changes in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ)...more

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[Virtual Event] Global Compliance Updates - November 2nd - 3rd, 5:55 pm - 8:15 pm GST

Compliance teams looking to stay ahead of the changing landscape need to be up to date on the latest developments. Join us for Global Compliance Updates in collaboration with the DIFC Academy, on 2–3 November 2021. This...more

Oberheiden P.C.

With Latest COVID-19 Surge, Federal Officials Will Be Prepared to Combat PPE Fraud

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When the COVID-19 crisis struck in early 2020, the immediate need for mass quantities of personal protective equipment (PPE) resulted in major supply shortages that made headlines across the country. As suppliers scrambled to...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

PPP Enforcement: It’s Not Funny

While many who have accepted PPP loans now consider the forgiveness aspects and process, be mindful of federal enforcement. To date, the Justice Department has filed 36 PPP fraud cases, charging about 51 defendants....more

The Volkov Law Group

Department of Justice Brings Criminal Charges Against 35 Individuals for Involvement in $2.1 Billion in Fraudulent Genetic Testing...

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The Justice Department, in coordination with HHS-OIG and the FBI recently announced the arrest and prosecution of 35 individuals for a massive genetic testing fraud scheme involving dozens of telemedicine companies and cancer...more

Polsinelli

BitBlog Weekly Summary

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This summary covers the last two weeks which includes news about continued enforcement actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) involving fraudulent digital asset transactions, dismissal of a securities...more

Perkins Coie

The Calm Before the Storm—Are You Prepared for an Antitrust Search Warrant?

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From 2010 to 2015, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice filed criminal charges against more than 120 corporations and more than 350 individuals, and collected fines and penalties of more than $8 billion....more

Holland & Knight LLP

Expect Increased Enforcement Activities with DOJ’s New Fraud Task Force

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the creation of a Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud. Relevant to the contracting and healthcare community, the task force is designed to strengthen the...more

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K&L Gates Triage: 2018 Health Care Fraud Takedown

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Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its largest ever national health care fraud takedown, resulting in charges against 601 diverse defendants including...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Dorsey Anti-Corruption Digest - August 2017

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) ended its probe of Net1 UEPS Technologies, according to SEC filings from the South African-based payment processing company. The company received a declination from the Securities and Exchange...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

White Collar Enforcement and the New Trump Administration: Your Top Ten Questions Answered

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Enforcement activity under the Obama administration often made headlines for the eye-popping level of fines, with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, and economic sanctions...more

Snell & Wilmer

VW Fallout Continues: Mobile Source Emissions Enforcement Likely to Continue Full Speed Ahead under Trump Administration

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The headlines generated by the Volkswagen emissions scandal continue to amaze the environmental community and the general public, both here and abroad. The events are shocking in part because they involve a household name in...more

Baker Donelson

Health Care Fraud Prosecutions: Strong Seas and High Winds Ahead for Individuals and Corporations

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During the past nine months, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has made several significant policy pronouncements that impact health care organizations and individual providers. These directives and initiatives reflect...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

DOJ Cracks Down on Cyber Criminals

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the largest coordinated international law enforcement effort ever directed at an online cyber-criminal forum. Financial institutions and other companies should consider...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Health Care Enforcement Update: What Is in Store for the Next Five Years"

While predicting enforcement trends over the next five years is not without uncertainty, the best marker for future activity may be to look to the past. We believe that industry members and counsel can expect the Department...more

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