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DOJ’s Plan to Use the False Claims Act to Address Civil Rights Fraud

According to a memorandum issued on May 19, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) will use the False Claims Act as a tool to enforce federal civil rights laws. The new policy memo has serious potential implications for...more

New Executive Order Directs DOJ to Pause FCPA Enforcement

On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order that instructed DOJ to pause all action related to enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Enacted in 1977, the FCPA features anti-bribery...more

"Varsity Blues" Reversal Demonstrates Limitations of Conspiracy Allegations

On May 10, 2023, the First Circuit dealt a major blow to the Department of Justice’s wide-ranging "Varsity Blues" investigation by reversing convictions of two defendants. Individuals, companies, and federal contractors in...more

Recent Actions Illustrate Continued Focus on Export Control Violations

Last week, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s statements to the American Bar Association again highlighted the fact that investigating and prosecuting individuals for violating economic sanctions, export controls, and...more

DOJ's New Policies Encourage Voluntary Self-Disclosure, Compensation Tied to Compliance

In a speech given at NYU on September 15, 2022, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco reviewed new and enhanced Department of Justice (DOJ) policies regarding criminal enforcement related to corporate entities. Assistant...more

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