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The Volkov Law Group

Episode 379 -- Update on False Claims Act and Customs Evasion Liability

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A competitor could trigger a federal investigation against your company, just by filing a whistleblower complaint about your imports. In this episode, Michael Volkov explores how the Trump Administration is reshaping the...more

The Volkov Law Group

Landmark Ninth Circuit Ruling Expands Application of False Claims Act to Trade Enforcement (Part II of II)

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DOJ’s ability to bring False Claims Act actions against companies for customs fraud was affirmed in a significant Ninth Circuit decision, United States ex rel. Island Industries Inc. v. Sigma Corp., No. 22‑55063, __ F.4th __...more

The Volkov Law Group

The False Claims Act and Trade Enforcement (Part I of II)

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The Trump Administration intends to leave a strong enforcement mark on fraud and trade enforcement. DOJ is linking together trade enforcement and False Claims Act cases in an unprecedented manner that will open up new...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Ninth Circuit Slams Importer in a False Claims Act Case Involving the Knowing Avoidance of Antidumping Duties

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A recent Ninth Circuit decision underscores why importers should be worried that they will be hit with a large government bill under the False Claims Act (FCA) to pay for newly raised duties imposed on imported products. The...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Customs Fraud Investigations Will Be a DOJ Area of Focus

On May 12, 2025, Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Chief Matthew Galeotti issued a memorandum addressing the “Fight Against White-Collar Crime.” The memorandum lists several priorities for white-collar criminal...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - Russian

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. Fined $29 Million - On January 17, 2018, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board assessed Taiwan based bank Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. a...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - Chinese

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. Fined $29 Million - On January 17, 2018, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board assessed Taiwan based bank Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. a...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - January 2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. Fined $29 Million - On January 17, 2018, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board assessed Taiwan based bank Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd....more

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