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Morrison & Foerster LLP

DOJ Deploys Specialized Criminal Unit to Target Tariff Evaders

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has deployed its Market Integrity and Major Frauds Unit to target tariff evasion, a clear sign of the escalation of trade enforcement. The Criminal Division’s specialized unit,...more

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DOJ Ramps Up Enforcement Efforts Targeting Tariff Evasion and Trade Fraud

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it is expanding its enforcement priorities to include a focus on import-related fraud — particularly schemes aimed at evading U.S. tariffs and duties. This marks a...more

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DOJ Expands Enforcement of Trade Fraud and Tariff Evasion

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On July 10, 2025, officials from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a significant shift in DOJ’s strategy for fraud enforcement, consolidating resources from the Criminal Division and the Civil Division to create a...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Co-Founder and Accountant of Leading Special Needs Trusts Charged in $100 Million Alleged Fraud Scheme

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Earlier this week, the government unsealed an indictment against Leo Joseph Govoni, the co-founder of the nonprofit Center for Special Needs Trust Administration (CSNT), and John Leo Witeck, an accountant for CSNT, charging...more

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DOJ Announces Priorities and Policy Updates – Including Tariff Compliance Enforcement, Expansion of Whistleblower Program

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Over the last year, we have paid close attention to the increasingly complicated and evolving landscape companies are facing in light of changing government enforcement priorities, including the Department of Justice’s...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Customs Fraud Makes the Big Leagues: DOJ’s New White-Collar Priorities Confirm Heightened Risk

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Last month, the Department of Justice put trade, customs, and tariff fraud squarely in the spotlight. This isn’t just another line item on the compliance checklist, it’s a loud-and-clear signal that import-related enforcement...more

Foley Hoag LLP

DOJ Announces New Priorities in White-Collar Criminal Enforcement: Targeting Waste, Fraud, and Abuse and Protecting American...

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The U.S. Department of Justice’s ("DOJ") Criminal Division recently issued a memorandum outlining a shift in the DOJ’s priorities and policies for prosecuting white-collar crime (the “Memorandum”). Issued by the Head of the...more

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Recent DOJ Intervention Highlights FCA Use Against Customs Fraud

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With the Trump administration’s new tariffs, some companies may be looking for ways to compensate for increased costs of imports. Companies operating in the international supply chain must be aware that any attempts to...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Trade Violations Under the False Claims Act

On February 7, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that settlements and judgements under the False Claims Act (FCA) exceeded $2 billion for the 2022 fiscal year. The 2022 fiscal year also had the second-highest...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Financial Daily Dose 12.03.2019 | Top Story: US Threatens Tariffs on French Goods Over New Digital Services Tax

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Because who wants a nice quiet December, right? Yesterday, the U.S. opened yet another trade war front by proposing retaliatory tariffs of up to 100% on a wide range of French imports after announcing that “it found France’s...more

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