On March 21, 2025, a unanimous Supreme Court held in Thompson v. United States that a federal statute prohibiting “false” statements to banks, 18 USC § 1014, does not apply to statements that are merely misleading. Although...more
Recently, we have seen a heightened focus on immigration enforcement. Guidance and internal orders within the Department of Justice (DOJ) signal that it may increasingly utilize the immigration laws to prosecute (criminally...more
3/20/2025
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Employer Liability Issues ,
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Visas
On February 10, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order titled “Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practice Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security.” The order directs the DOJ to halt Foreign Corrupt...more
2/13/2025
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Bribery ,
Compliance ,
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Executive Orders ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
National Security ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)