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Recent U.S. – China Tariff Tensions Spark Investigations by Chinese Authorities

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This spring, representatives from China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) met with Walmart executives in China (“PRC”) to discuss allegations that Walmart had asked its Chinese suppliers to reduce prices or offer some sort of...more

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The FCA’s revised Enforcement Guide: Key policy changes to be aware of

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated its Enforcement Guide, including its revised policy on when it will announce details of enforcement investigations. Following a consultation process that was subject to...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Reviewing Certain Presidential Actions (Trump EO Tracker)

Orders the Counsel to the President, in consultation with the Attorney General and the head of any other relevant executive department or agency to investigate whether certain individuals conspired to deceive the public about...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Second Circuit Explains Reasonable Investigation Standard in Identity Theft Case Under FCRA

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In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit clarified the expectations for furnishers when investigating consumer disputes under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In Suluki v. Credit One Bank,...more

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Click. Notify. Exfiltrate. Why the Most Damaging Threats Start in Your Inbox

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Editor’s Note: Email remains the most reliable and comprehensive source of evidence in digital investigations, often providing insights that other platforms cannot. As threats become more sophisticated and data volumes grow,...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

The FCA Has Revamped its Enforcement Guide – Here’s What You Should Know

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On Tuesday the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued an updated version of its Enforcement Guide, which will now be referred to as ‘ENFG’ in the FCA Handbook, to distinguish it from the previous version. The ENFG is...more

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HHS Office of Inspector General Issues First Semiannual Report to Congress in this Administration

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On June 2, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) announced the release of its Spring 2025 Semiannual Report to Congress. Covering the period from October 1, 2024, to March 31,...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

FMC to Examine Vessel Flagging Laws and Practices

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The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) recently announced it was launching a non-adjudicatory investigation into whether foreign vessel flagging laws and practices create unfavorable shipping conditions for the U.S. trade. The...more

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Washington Public Records Act Now Protects Identities in Workplace Investigations

Investigation records have typically been considered public records under Washington State’s public disclosure law, absent a specific exemption or an established legal privilege. ...more

Knobbe Martens

FDA Accuses Third Party Testing Labs of Falsifying Data

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued General Correspondence Letters to two third-party nonclinical testing laboratories. The FDA cited the laboratories “after discovering data that was falsified or otherwise...more

Maynard Nexsen

When Firms Receive Written Notice of Outside Business Activities

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In the world of outside business activity (OBA) disclosure, many FINRA enforcement actions center on whether a registered person gave, or did not give, prior written notice of those activities to their member firm. These...more

J.S. Held

Integrating Finite Element Analysis into Root Cause Failure Investigations

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Failure analysis is the scientific process of determining the root cause of a failure. It is often related to equipment breakdown with varying levels of consequence, from loss of production, to resulting damage to a...more

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[Webcast Transcript] Faster Finds, Fewer Files: A Smarter Approach to Email Investigations

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Editor’s Note: As digital threats become increasingly sophisticated and data volumes continue to surge, email remains a cornerstone of modern investigations. In this timely webcast, HaystackID® experts John Wilson and Rene...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

GenAI Prompting for Smart Legal Professionals

When working with modern generative AI tools, creating effective prompts doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. One of the most powerful aspects of these systems is that you simply ask questions in plain English. In...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Managing Cross-Border Sexual Harassment Investigations: Legal Insights and Practical Realities

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In today’s global workplace, managing sexual harassment complaints is no longer a matter confined to a single jurisdiction. As companies expand across borders, their legal obligations become increasingly complex....more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: The SFO’s Corporate Guidance: Another Chapter in the SFO’s Playbook

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On 24 April 2025, the UK’s Serious Fraud Office ("SFO") launched its updated External Guidance on Corporate Co-operation and Enforcement in relation to Corporate Criminal Offending (“Corporate Guidance”), cementing a bold...more

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The FMC Announces Investigation into Flags of Convenience and Unfavorable Conditions Created by Flagging Practices

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The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) announced on May 21, 2025 that it is initiating a non-adjudicatory investigation into whether the: 1) vessel flagging laws, regulations, and/or practices of certain foreign...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Considering the Use of AI in Legal Investigations

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In today's rapidly evolving legal landscape, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into investigation and document review processes is transforming the way legal professionals operate. AI technologies promise...more

Cozen O'Connor

Cozen Cities - May 28, 2025

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BALTIMORE—City Seeks Return of Sports Betting Lawsuit to Local Court - The City of Baltimore is requesting that its consumer protection lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel be moved back to Baltimore City Circuit Court,...more

Kerr Russell

What Causes a LARA Investigation?

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Question: Over the years, several of my colleagues and I have been the subject of investigations by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. In most of these cases it’s hard to imagine why LARA is...more

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5 Privacy Enforcement Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

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Regulations matter, but until they’re enforced, they’re all just so many words (so, so many words) on paper. Businesses know that what really counts is whether, how, where, and when regulators enforce the law....more

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Democratic Senators Launch Investigation of Major Financial Institutions Based Upon Their Retreat From Climate Policies

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Earlier this year, each of the major US banks announced their withdrawal from the Net Zero Banking Alliance.  This move, which was likely undertaken in response to the policy priorities of the Trump Administration, was...more

Epiq

From Suspicion to Strategy: Manage Internal Matters With Early Resolution Analysis

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Internal investigations often begin with a trigger — a flagged communication, an employee complaint, an audit discrepancy, or a policy breach. What happens next depends on how quickly and effectively teams can uncover the...more

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NTSB’s Investigation Moving Full Speed Ahead

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On May 17, the masts of a 300-foot-long Mexican naval training ship carrying 277 people collided with the underside of the Brooklyn Bridge just minutes after leaving the pier where it has been docked at the South Street...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Think Compliance Got Easier? Think Again—DOJ’s New Era in White-Collar Enforcement (Part 3)

In our prior two posts, we’ve delved into the memorandum issued by the Head of the Department of Justice’s (Department) Criminal Division, Matthew R. Galeotti—"Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar...more

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