In this first episode of our series on the government's response to the Paycheck Protection Program, white collar practitioners Chris Nasson, David Rybicki, Neil Smith, and Hayley Trahan-Liptak provide an overview of the...more
2/23/2021
/ Borrowers ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Enforcement ,
Lenders ,
Loan Applications ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans
On October 8 and 9, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) held its annual “SEC Speaks” program in partnership with the Practicing Law Institute, this year in a virtual format and after a several-month...more
In this episode, we examine how two criminal defendants are aiming to leverage parallel FCPA investigations by the SEC and the DOJ to build their defense. We’ll also offer our thoughts on the SEC’s new (and improved?)...more
10/6/2020
/ Bribery ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Criminal Defense ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Criminal Liability ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Discovery Disputes ,
Due Process ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Evidence ,
Evidentiary Hearings ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Honest Services Fraud ,
Memorandum of Guidance ,
New Guidance ,
OMB ,
Parallel Proceedings ,
Ruth Bader Ginsberg ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Trump Administration ,
Voluntary Disclosure ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes
As the nation’s storefronts reopen and businesses attempt to return to normalcy, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is gearing up to respond to fraud and securities violations relating to the COVID-19 pandemic....more
While uncertainty has been the overarching theme of the global COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is beyond doubt: the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s distribution of more than $2 trillion in stimulus...more
While uncertainty has been the overarching theme of the global COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is beyond doubt: the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s distribution of more than $2 trillion in stimulus...more