On February 5, 2025, Attorney General Bondi issued a Memorandum, “Ending Illegal DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences,” which was designed to implement President Trump’s Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal...more
On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division unveiled an overhaul of its white-collar enforcement policies in a memo issued by Matthew Galeotti, head of the Criminal Division. The memo, titled “Focus,...more
5/16/2025
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The Department of Justice’s decision to shutter the Consumer Protection Branch (“CPB”) by September 30, 2025, is sending shockwaves across multiple industries. Known for its unique dual mandate to pursue both civil and...more
5/13/2025
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On February 18, 2025, in a closely watched decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in United States v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., No. 23-2086, 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 3667 (1st Cir. Feb. 18, 2025)...more
AGG’s Government Investigations Team Insights provides periodic updates covering legal and regulatory topics. Our team, which includes former federal prosecutors and federal agency attorneys, has successfully represented...more
As discussions intensify about how the second Trump administration will reshape the regulatory landscape for U.S.-based life sciences firms, less attention has been given to the new administration’s regulatory impact abroad....more
Q: If you had 30 seconds to describe your practice, what would you say? A: I am a partner in AGG’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice, focusing on government investigations, white-collar defense, and commercial...more
2/11/2025
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