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Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The Boeing Saga: Compliance, Accountability, and the Path Forward

When it comes to corporate accountability few cases are as significant as the ongoing litigation involving Boeing. Since the 737 MAX safety scandal erupted in 2021, the company has been embroiled in a complex legal journey....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Boeing: Accept the Omnibus Monitor Approach

I recently wrote a series of blog posts and articles on why the Department of Justice (DOJ) should think big and go big with a completely new approach to the monitorship for Boeing under its agreement to take a guilty plea....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

To the DOJ: Think Big and Go Big on the Boeing Monitorship

Perhaps the most significant blog post in the compliance arena was penned by Matt Ellis over 10 years ago when he challenged Walmart to “Go Big” on compliance. (They did.) We are now at another inflection point in compliance...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The DOJ Boeing Conundrum

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is currently in a conundrum over its Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) for the Boeing 737 Max crashes. Understanding the implications of the DOJ’s upcoming decision on whether to prosecute...more

Proskauer - Minding Your Business

FTC to Dealmakers: Don’t Interfere with Investigations

On June 15, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition issued a statement on the relationship between voluntary interviews with the agency and contractual provisions that require or limit the disclosure of...more

Perkins Coie

FTC Targets Contractual Restrictions on Voluntary Cooperation

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The staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Competition issued a statement on June 15, 2023, sternly criticizing the use of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements that “impede” the FTC’s ability to conduct...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

” . . . deadliest corporate crime . . . .” Strong Words from the Court on the Max, but No Action

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Late last week, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas sided with the government and Boeing and refused to block the deal reached over charges of criminal conspiracy arising out of the crashes of ...more

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Boeing’s Deferred Prosecution Agreement In Question After Court Rules 737 Max Crash Victims’ Families May Assert Rights Under The...

A recent ruling from a federal district judge in Texas has called into question the finality of deferred prosecution agreements. Deferred prosecution agreements are negotiated and entered into by the government and criminal...more

Carlton Fields

High Crimes and Misdemeanors: Busted by the Feds: The Anatomy of a Federal Criminal Prosecution of a Drone Pilot

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Join Carlton Fields attorney Ed Page, former federal prosecutor and active pilot and flight instructor, as he discusses federal criminal aviation cases from the past year, including the main tools used by the Department of...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Detect and Protect: How the Federal Government is Looking to Advance Use of Counter-UAS Technologies

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Americans are using uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drones) more than ever, with the FAA reporting registering 865,505 drones as of May of this year. The benefits of drones, from aiding first responders to package delivery,...more

Carlton Fields

High Crimes and Misdemeanors: Unruly Passengers on Flights

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Join Carlton Fields attorney Ed Page, former federal prosecutor and active pilot and flight instructor, as he discusses federal criminal aviation cases from the past year, including the main tools used by the Department of...more

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DOJ Announces Environmental Justice Office and Focused Enforcement Initiative

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) released its long-awaited Environmental justice (EJ) enforcement strategy today, a priority for the Biden Administration. The enforcement strategy will “advance environmental justice through...more

The Volkov Law Group

Boeing Technical Pilot Acquitted on Criminal Charges from 737 Max Safety Scandal

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The Department of Justice criminal prosecution of Mark Forkner, chief technical pilot at Boeing responsible for the 737 Max, ended in quick acquittal.  DOJ prosecutors suffered an embarrassing loss in an attempt to hold...more

Carlton Fields

High Crimes and Misdemeanors: Federal Criminal Aviation Cases From 2021

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Join Carlton Fields attorney Ed Page, former federal prosecutor and active pilot and flight instructor, as he discusses federal criminal aviation cases from the past year, including the main tools used by the Department of...more

The Volkov Law Group

The Forkner Indictment for the Tragic Boeing 737 MAX Fraud and Crashes (Part II of III)

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Mark Forkner, a former Chief Technical Pilot, was indicted  on two counts of fraud involving aircraft parts in interstate commerce and four counts of wire fraud.  If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison...more

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Boeing Technical Pilot Indicted for Fraud in 737 MAX Scandal (Part I of III)

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The Justice Department announced the indictment of Mark Forkner, a former Chief Technical Pilot for Boeing for his role in the 737 MAX scandal.  Specifically, Forkner is charged with deceiving the FAA’s Aircraft Evaluation...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Dear FAA DOT, TSA, DHS And DOJ . . .

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It’s out of hand! Rarely does a day go by without a report of a problem on an airplane. Principally driven by a combination of the mask mandate and alcohol, flight attendants are, as the first line of defense, being...more

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Biden’s Competition EO Mandates Scrutiny of Airline Practices

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On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) designed to promote competition across the U.S. economy. The EO targets a swath of industries — from agriculture to information technology to prescription drugs...more

Hogan Lovells

FCC upholds penalty against HobbyKing

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On 17 June 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to uphold a US$2.8 million penalty against HobbyKing, a drone distributor, for selling communications devices for drones that used frequencies the...more

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Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - June 2021 #2

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CYBERSECURITY - Another Win for Justice Department: Slilpp Marketplace Takedown - People always ask me if law enforcement is having any luck in combatting cyber criminals. Let me be clear: it is a very tough job to take...more

The Volkov Law Group

DOJ and Boeing Settle 737 Max Fraud and Safety Charges for $2.5 Billion (Part I of III)

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Boeing’s long and tragic scandal surrounding its 737 MAX safety concerns and FAA disclosure violations has come to an end....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

False Claims Act 2020 Year in Review

This year saw substantial activity in FCA settlements and litigated court cases. Although no single case or development dominated the discourse this year, several important court decisions were issued, including two that may...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Boeing Fraud Enforcement Action: Part 4 – Lessons Learned

Over the past few blog posts, I have been considering the recent settlement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) with The Boeing Company (Boeing) around its fraud in the certification of its 737 MAX aircraft. The resolution was...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Boeing Fraud Enforcement Action: Part 3 – Remediation and Going Forward

This week I am considering the recent settlement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) with The Boeing Company (Boeing) around its fraud in the certification of its 737 MAX aircraft. The resolution was via a Deferred Prosecution...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Boeing Fraud Enforcement Action: Part 2 – Facts of the Fraud

One of the top corporate scandals over the past few years entered its next phase with the settlement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) with The Boeing Company (Boeing) around its fraud in the certification of its 737 MAX...more

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